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UEF Efficiency Rating Calculator

UEF Efficiency Rating Calculator

Compare Uniform Energy Factors (UEF) to see real utility savings.

Settings

Gas: 0.5-0.9, Electric standard: 0.9-0.95, Hybrid: 2.0-3.8+

Performance

Efficiency Class Rating
Standard Electric
$0 / year
Annual Savings vs Baseline (0.60 Gas / 0.90 Electric)
$0
What is UEF? Uniform Energy Factor is the federally mandated metric for measuring residential water heater efficiency. The higher the number, the more efficiently fuel is converted to hot water.

Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) Savings

UEF is the government standard measuring water heater efficiency. Higher UEF values mean more of the fuel input is converted directly into hot water, leaving less to waste.

Formula Used

Annual Energy Savings = Hot Water Demand / Baseline UEF - Hot Water Demand / New UEF

Reference Quick Chart

UEF Rating Range Technology Type Efficiency Efficiency Profile
0.58 - 0.65 UEF Older Gas Tank Heaters Low Efficiency (35-40% Fuel loss)
0.91 - 0.95 UEF Standard Electric / Gas Tankless Highly Efficient
2.50 - 4.00+ UEF Hybrid Heat Pump Heaters Ultra-High Efficiency (Extremely Low bills)