Rheem Celebrates a Significant Month with the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Program
April 25, 2024
Showing the Way to a Clean Energy Future
In honor of Earth Day, Rheem® is delighted to declare its fourth consecutive win as ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in Sustained Excellence. Rheem is leading the way to a clean energy future, not just on Earth Day, but every single day.
What This Means for Homeowners
Cutting down on those hefty energy bills can be a real relief. Opting for the highly efficient Rheem ProTerra® heat pump water heater is a savvy move for hassle-free hot water and significant long-term energy savings. This technology is, of course, ENERGY STAR certified and delivers up to five times the efficiency of conventional water heaters.1
Transitioning to heat pump technology is a breeze. The ProTerra Plug-in model requires minimal side clearance, while the ProTerra Plug-in with HydroBoost and ProTerra Hybrid models require zero clearance—making them ideal replacements even in cramped spaces like closets. According to Nathaniel Jutras, ENERGY STAR Product Manager, “It’s crucial that we find ways to help consumers afford efficient water heating, and this technology offers reliable hot water at a fraction of the cost of traditional electric-resistance products.”
Unwind with Thousands in Energy Savings and Incentives
Take advantage of special government tax credits and rebates available under the Inflation Reduction Act to make efficiency improvements more affordable. With the largest incentives ever, you can enjoy substantial savings beyond the energy savings heat pumps offer.
Through 2032, a federal income tax credit is available to homeowners that covers 30% of the cost, up to $3,200 per year, to encourage energy-efficient home upgrades. For heat pump, you can receive up to $2,000, and it can be combined with credits up to $1,200 for other qualified upgrades. Utilities in most parts of the country have rebates and discounts available now for heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heaters. And coming soon in 2024, many states will launch rebates of their own that can be stacked on top of utility rebates and federal income tax credits. The Rheem rebate center is a great resource.
Learn all about the incentives that are available as well as guidance for energy efficient upgrades, and more with this new web tool from the ENERGY STAR program.
Give Yourself All the Credit
Our comprehensive suite of high efficiency products qualifies for ENERGY STAR 5.0® certification, federal and local incentive programs and residential 25C tax credits. In addition, certified Rheem heat pump water heaters help builders earn 45L tax credits through new construction design flexibility and high efficiency ratings. Discover what you can do with our Rheem tax credits and incentives resource.
“The EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program is excited to team up with leaders like Rheem to help homeowners transition to the clean energy future with efficient electric heat pump technologies,” said Jill Vohr, Director of Marketing and Communications for ENERGY STAR certified products. “With more incentives now available to make these products more affordable, there is no better way to celebrate Earth Day and no better time to make the upgrade.”
1Based on comparison of 40- and 50-gallon Rheem ProTerra Heat Pump water heaters and standard gas ULN water heaters of like capacity. Efficiency varies by gallon capacity and based on comparison of 40, 50, 65 and 80 gallon Rheem ProTerra Heat Pump with HydroBoost water heaters and standard gas ULN water heaters of like capacity. Efficiency varies by gallon capacity.
