The push toward electrification isn’t necessarily an inexpensive one, from an upfront investment in equipment and installation, that is. But the story for heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) is payback, ...

Heating water more efficiently can be a real money-saver, and utility rebates and federal incentives have made heat pump water heaters more affordable than ever. Mount Pleasant resident David Thompson ...

There is a surprising amount of water heater inertia in our area — we are clinging to old-style heaters. I’ve been scratching my head about it. Mid-peninsula residents have been quick to adopt all ...

Many communities across the United States embrace the idea of fighting climate change and advancing sustainability initiatives, but Riverside, California does more than talk a good game. So do many of ...

Guess who has two thumbs and no hot water? This guy!!! Our house is set up for gas everything: stove, oven, clothes dryer, furnace, and of course the water heater. We have enough power to switch to ...

Consider Energy-Saving Options Before You Need to Find a Replacement Heat pump water heaters, like this ProTerra model from Rheem, are vastly more efficient than traditional storage tank water heaters ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Midea has launched a heat-pump water heater (HPWH), which the company describes as an advanced solution designed to provide efficient water heating for homes across North America.

Oekoboiler Swiss AG has introduced advanced heat pump boiler systems that combine solar technology and smart controls for maximum energy efficiency in residential water heating. The Swiss manufacturer ...

If you own a gas or electric water heater, chances are you know all about how inefficient some models can be. With typically lower uniform energy factor ratings, these heaters can often be cheaper ...

This is going to be a pretty short blog post because it turns out it’s not all that interesting living with a heat pump water heater. It works, it’s quiet, you pretty much forget about it. When I ask ...

The current standards for water heaters, which are specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in 10 CFR 430.32(d), have been in effect since 2010. One aspect of the upcoming changes is the ...

My power company is promoting heat pump water heaters and offering incentives to retrofit. It is something I've been thinking about for a while so I contacted two companies listed on the power company ...