Modern high-efficiency toilets can save money on your utility bills, but they do cost money to buy and install. Deciding whether the savings is worth the investment or not requires some investigation and comparison of facts. But the facts are easy to find. Manufacturers of plumbing fixtures have their claims, while the government also provides information.
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Of course the high-efficiency low water use toilets won’t really be efficient unless they are effective at doing their job. Unlike the first-generation of low water usage toilets, modern high-efficiency toilets are very effective at doing their job. The dual flush toilets that are available now can be save water, using less than a gallon when only a minimal flushing action is required. They also have the option to choose a full flush when the situation demands it. Whatever your choice, your local plumbing contractor can help you decide what is most practical for your home.