RHEEM’S HYBRID ELECTRIC WATER HEATER NAMED A BREAKTHROUGH IN SUSTAINABILITY

2018-11-20

RHEEM’S HYBRID ELECTRIC WATER HEATER 

NAMED A BREAKTHROUGH IN SUSTAINABILITY

ATLANTA, November 20, 2018 – The Rheem® Prestige® Series Hybrid Electric Water Heater was recently named one of BuildingGreen’s Top 10 Green Building Products for 2019. For the past 16 years, the annual selection made by BuildingGreen, a trusted source on healthy and sustainable design and construction strategies, honors innovative products across all major building product sectors and LEED categories that drastically improve upon standard business-as-usual products.

Rheem’s line of Hybrid Electric Water Heaters was recognized for its industry disruptive duct ready feature, which maximizes the performance quality of the system while saving energy and offering continuous comfort. The technology allows incoming and outgoing air to be ducted, which is a feature unmatched by competition, and is highly resourceful for installers in any climate. 

“At Rheem, we’re thrilled our PrestigeSeries Hybrid Electric Water Heater was recognized as one of BuildingGreen’s Top 10 Products for 2019,” Jordan Susman, sales manager for Rheem. “Our unique duct ready feature allows installers more installation flexibility when the unit is ducted.”

Rheem’s PrestigeSeries Hybrid Electric Water Heaters are available in 50-, 65-, and 80-gallon models and come with a 10-year warranty. Offering an impactful solution for Net Zero and sustainable communities, the ENERGY STAR® certified line is Title 24 compliant, exceeds NEEA Tier 3 requirements and has market leading energy efficiency ratings for electric heat pump water heaters available in North America.  

To learn more about the award-winning technology, visit Rheem.com/Hybrid.

About Rheem 

Founded in 1925, Rheem^®innovates all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. Today, Rheem is America’s #1 water heating brand, and its products are available in more than 50 countries. Paloma Co., Ltd.^®of Nagoya, Japan, acquired the iconic Rheem brand in 1988, and today the company’s portfolio of premium brands include Rheem^®, Raypak^®, Ruud^®, Eemax^®, Richmond^®, Splendid^®, Solahart^®and EverHot^™as well as commercial refrigeration brands Russell^®, Witt^®, ColdZone^®and Kramer^®, which are part of the Heat Transfer Products Group (HTPG^®) division.

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