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Smart Solar SSG2-ES 80
80 gal · split-system heat pump water heater
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About the Smart Solar SSG2-ES 80
The Smart Solar SSG2-ES 80 is a 80 gal split-system heat pump water heater certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 1,192 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $217 a year, or $2,819 over a typical 13-year life.
For the same hot water, a standard electric tank water heater would use about 3,511 kWh a year, so this model uses 66% less electricity and saves about $422 a year.
Among 100 split-system models it ranks #54 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $1,208 in electricity over 13 years, though it may differ in size and features.
Cost to run where you live
1,192 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
One of the cheapest to run
No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.
Specs
| Brand | Smart Solar |
| Model | SSG2-ES 80 |
| Type | split-system |
| Energy use | 1192 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 3511 kWh / year |
| Size | 80 gal |
| Width | 24 in |
| Tank size | 80 gal |
| First-hour rating | 55 gal |
| Efficiency (UEF) | 2.71 |
| Usage pattern | Medium-Usage |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Tank height | 64 in |
| Tank diameter | 24 in |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
Questions people ask
How much does the Smart Solar SSG2-ES 80 cost to run?
About $217 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 1,192 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Smart Solar SSG2-ES 80 cost in electricity over its life?
About $2,819 over 13 years, a typical life for a heat pump water heater. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Smart Solar SSG2-ES 80 energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 66% less electricity than a standard electric tank water heater.
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