Rinnai America Corporation Applauds DOE’s Rule on Efficiency Standards on Water Heaters
2024年5月4日 - 12:30AM
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Rinnai America Corporation, the number one selling brand of
tankless water heaters in North America, applauds the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) for carefully considering proposed
efficiency standards on water heaters and preserving the ability of
U.S. consumers to continue to choose from all types of tankless
water heaters. The rule, as it was originally proposed in 2023 and
published April 30, 2024, would have limited consumer access to
certain tankless water heater products, disproportionately
impacting middle-income households and small businesses. Rinnai
also applauds the Georgia Congressional Delegation, our employees
who wrote to DOE, and the many other stakeholders who helped Rinnai
communicate our views respectfully to DOE in a manner that achieved
a balanced result.
There are currently both non-condensing and condensing tankless
water heaters offered in the U.S. market. While condensing tankless
water heaters are the most efficient tankless solution with Uniform
Energy Factor (UEF) of up to .98 in products – such as Rinnai’s new
Sensei RX – non-condensing still plays a critical role in the
category as it offers homeowners and businesses an affordable
solution with UEF up to .82, which is significantly more efficient
than many standard gas tank water heaters.
“Rinnai’s brand promise is ‘Creating a healthier way of
living®’, and that very much applies to the environment in which we
live and work,” said Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America
Corporation. “We believe that the Department of Energy’s final
rule will enhance energy efficiency, while still maintaining market
equity and consumer choice. Our organization is committed to
partnering with the DOE to meet energy savings goals in the United
States, and we firmly believe tankless water heaters are a vital
part of the solution.”
Rinnai America Corporation employs over 600 people across the
United States at its headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and
distribution centers. In the last five years, Rinnai has invested
more than $100 million as part of its commitment to developing a
strong domestic manufacturing base to serve the North American
market.
For more information on Rinnai and its portfolio of products,
visit www.rinnai.us.
About Rinnai:
Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation
in Nagoya, Japan, was established in 1974 and is headquartered in
Peachtree City, Georgia. Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas
appliances, including tankless water heaters, a wide range of
kitchen appliances, and heating and air conditioning units. As the
technology leader in its industry, Rinnai is the largest gas
appliance manufacturer in Japan and is the No. 1 selling brand of
tankless gas water heaters in the United States and Canada. Annual
corporate revenues, including those of its subsidiaries, are in
excess of $3.3 billion. With a global perspective to create
21st-century products for the home and business, Rinnai Corporation
commits itself to safety and Creating a healthier way of living®.
For more information about Rinnai’s entire product line, visit
www.rinnai.us.
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Corporation used under license by Rinnai America Corporation.
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