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

June 24, 2024
Virtual power plants and smart connected products

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.

Introducing Rheem’s Partnership with Renew Home

May 22, 2024
OhmConnect program and smart water heaters

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.

Optimize Your Home with Rheem IKONIC Smart Technology

April 16, 2024
Using smart features

Add Rheem® IKONIC® SR-Series Condensing Tankless Water Heater to your smart home product lineup. It’s the new standard in tankless water heating. The recirculation model offers the ultimate in convenience with no-wait hot water. Along with continuous hot water, Rheem IKONIC is powered by EcoNet® technology and is compatible with Amazon® Alexa® smart home devices. Get real-time service alerts and enjoy ultimate control from home or away on your smartphone using the Rheem EcoNet app.

Rheem EcoNet App – Smart Features for Home Comfort

November 6, 2023
Using smartphone

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.

How to Update App for Comfort and Savings

June 16, 2023
Rheem EcoNet app update

Our Rheem® EcoNet® app has a new look, but that’s not the main reason to get it. The Rheem® EcoNet® app gives you control over an important part of making your home comfortable – your hot water. If your water heater is connected, you have the power to impact savings and peace of mind from anywhere.

Download or Update to Latest Version

The Rheem EcoNet app is easy to download and is available to iOS users and will be available on Android later.

Rheem IKONIC Is the New Standard in Tankless Water Heating

August 25, 2022
Rheem IKONIC for water heater

Rheem® IKONIC™ is revolutionizing tankless. Our newest tankless water heater combines super high efficiency with smart technology. The goal is to get continuous hot water on demand and save money during times when you’re not using it. Continuous hot water means families can wash the dishes, load the laundry, cook dinner, bathe the kids and take long hot showers. With the built-in recirculation pump, you can choose when and how you want unlimited hot water.

120-Volt Rheem ProTerra Plug-in Heat Pump Water Heaters Designed for Easy Gas Unit Replacement

July 18, 2022
Rheem ProTerra Plug-in Heat Pump Water Heater

Rheem® has expanded the ProTerra® family of heat pump water heaters, the most efficient and most advanced solutions available, with new 120-volt plug-in models. ProTerra Plug-ins are a sustainable, smart and easy replacement with uncompromising performance.

Quick and Easy Install/Drop-in Gas Replacement

Because it’s a quick and easy install with minimal clearance requirements and a standard tank footprint, the 120V ProTerra Plug-in is ideal for drop-in gas unit replacement and high-efficiency upgrades without the need to install a 240V electric service.

Guide to Using the EcoNet App to Save Money with Your Smart Water Heater

March 10, 2022
family in kitchen

Your hot water is there for you every day. It provides the hot water you need for showers, cleaning, dishes, hand washing, baths and laundry. Being able to control and monitor it while you’re navigating your day is a luxury you’ll enjoy with our smart water heaters.

Avoid Cold Showers

We’ve all been there. You go to take a shower, turn on the water and it’s COLD. All you want is a nice,

A Smart Home Includes Your Water Heater

November 9, 2021
smart home

These days, you can control many devices and appliances in your home from a smart phone. You can control your light bulbs, even the color of the light. You can lock your doors after you’ve left the house, adjust the thermostat, change the TV channel and much more. Installing a smart water heater is another way to reduce energy usage, increase your comfort and give you peace of mind.

Reducing Energy Usage Saves Money

You wouldn’t leave the lights on when you leave the house,

Three Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bills with a Smart Water Heater

April 12, 2021
ways to save money on your utility bills with smart water heaters

Why would anyone need a smart water heater? Why would I want anything else to have to control? If either of these questions arise when you hear the words “smart water heater,” you are not alone. However, with a smart water heater, there are three easy ways to save money during the lifetime of a water heater.
Before we get into the three ways to save money with a smart electric water heater,