Energy Savings

2024 Heat Pump Water Heater Week Recap

This year’s Heat Pump Water Heater Week was one for the books! Here at Rheem®, this special week is a tradition that started from Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Day hosted by the Advanced Water Heating Initiative (AWHI). HPWH Day has taken place every October since 2022 and is dedicated to energy efficiency education and awareness. From attending the annual HPWH Day program to watching our plumber live stream training, HPWH advocates from around the country enjoyed learning about the importance and benefits of this game-changing technology.

How ENERGY STAR Day Benefits You Every Day

There are more and more opportunities for everyone to access energy efficiency and savings. We want to take a moment to thank you and share resources to help you save energy in your home too. To make these upgrades more affordable, there are income-eligible funding programs along with utility rebates (in certain areas) and tax credits that are available to everyone. Together with ENERGY STAR®, we invite you to explore all the ways you can save today,

Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Brings New, Exciting Features

Get ready for an exciting update to the Rheem® ProTerra® Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater. As the most energy-efficient water heating solution on the market, ProTerra models save homeowners up to $576 per year on energy costs1. Additionally, they offer built-in Wi-Fi and EcoPort™ (CTA-2045 port) to easily connect to utility programs and save homeowners even more. ProTerra helps homeowners drive a more sustainable future by reducing energy use and carbon footprint,

Virtual Power Plants – The Newest Way to Save Energy and Money

You may know about power plants, but have you heard of virtual power plants? Often referred to as VPPs, they use Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular services to control smart devices like smart thermostats connected to HVAC systems, smart water heaters, photovoltaic solar panels, battery storage systems and EV charging stations. This network of smart devices or assets helps manage electricity demand throughout the day and avoid electric grid emergency response and use of expensive power sources when electricity demand is high.

What Is a Heat Pump Water Heater and How Does It Work?

A heat pump water heater is beyond impressive. To many people, how it works is somewhat of a mystery. Once you understand how it heats water, it will make sense that it is the ultimate in efficiency. It helps homeowners qualify for tax credits, earn utility company incentives and enjoy energy cost savings.

What It Is

We’ll start with the Rheem® ProTerra® Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater. It’s a heat pump and electric water heater in one.

Introducing Rheem’s Partnership with Renew Home

Rheem® is always looking for ways to help you get the most out of your water heater. We’re proud to introduce our partnership with Renew Home and OhmConnect, a new no-cost program that can help you lower your electric bills and contribute to a stable energy grid. Eligible customers in California and New York can save energy when it’s most expensive and get rewarded automatically all year long for their energy efficiency.

Rheem Celebrates a Significant Month with the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Program

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.

Shining a Light on Rheem ENERGY STAR Certified Water Heaters for Earth Day

Earth Day is once a year, but many people—like us—think about energy efficiency all year long. We’ve made it easy to access information about Rheem® ENERGY STAR® certified water heaters.

Saving the Planet While Saving on Energy Costs

Efficient water heaters reduce carbon emissions. For example, our heat pump water heaters are up to 5X the efficiency of a standard tank1. They produce no greenhouse gas emissions on site and reduce energy costs.

Rheem Maximus Family Delivers Maximum Efficiency, Powerful Performance and Smart Control

Designed to give the efficiency, performance and smart features you deserve, Rheem® now offers three Maximus® models. The Maximus family provides a comprehensive selection of super high efficiency condensing gas-fired water heaters that all meet ENERGY STAR® 5.0 requirements. With energy cost and installation savings, tax credits and powerful performance, everything about Maximus is a win-win. There’s no need to choose between sustainability goals and enjoying hot water.

Review of Maximus Water Heater Models

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Rheem EcoNet App – Smart Features for Home Comfort

You just installed your new water heater loaded with smart features – now what? Often these smart features go unutilized, but they can make a big difference. Want to save or maximize hot water supply? Adjust your water heater schedule? Going on vacation? No problem. Using built-in Wi-Fi technology, the Rheem® EcoNet® app connects to your smart water heater to alert you of important information, help you address problems before they occur and save on energy costs.