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Adding to the other reasons listed here:

Some people have solar installations, but do not have 1-to-1 net metering from their power company. For these people, having a connected hot water heater allows them to use their own solar power for heating water when they can, lowering their power bill.

Essentially any high-consumption electrical device can similarly benefit, especially ones that store energy such as hot water heaters and electric car chargers.