in imperial terms is takes 1 btu to raise 1 pound (pint) of water1 degree. resistance heat like electric hot water produces 4.13 btu per watt. not very efficient in terms heat per watt. if you are producing your heat with a heat pump you might expect to produce 12 btu or higher per watt of electricity input.
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