AWHI News: AWHI News: Hot Water Forum, upcoming meetings, webinars, new resources, and more

ACEEE’s Hot Air & Hot Water Forum, March 13-14. Join us in Atlanta at an after event gathering.

Upcoming webinar April 16 on electrifying water heating systems

NEEA’s Heat Pump Water Heaters in Multifamily New Construction: Design Charrette Findings

ENERGY STAR partnered with Matt Risinger from The Build Show to provide a short 2024 HPWH Buyers Guide video
(March 6, 2024)

AWHI News: water heating trends, upcoming meetings, HPWH Day recap, featured HPWH, and more

Heat pump water heater sales signal a decisive shift in water heating trends. Energy-efficient water heating took significant strides last year, according to the latest data released by ENERGY STAR.

Empowering the everyday #HPWHero: highlights from Heat Pump Water Heater Day 2023

Engage with AWHI at upcoming meetings

Find out what’s new for HPWHs here, including a Savings Calculator and Central HPWH resources. (December 2023)

Heat Pump Water Heater Sales in 2022 Signal a Decisive Shift in Water Heating

Energy-efficient water heating took significant strides in 2022, according to the latest data released by ENERGY STAR. Sales of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) grew 26% last year while sales of gas water heaters declined by 17%, underlining a clear shift in the U.S. toward more efficient, electric powered water heating systems. This is good news for the HPWH industry, which has seen significant growth in its first decade on the market, but still accounts for less than 2% of the water heater market. (October 12, 2023)

AWHI News: 120-Volt Field Study Report results, upcoming meetings, featured HPWH, and more

120-volt Field Study Report results are in

Opportunity to comment: Updates proposed to improve federal water heater standards

Save the date: Heat Pump Water Heater Day, October 25

Report available: Mitsubishi Heat20 Hot Water Load Shift Demonstration and Simulation Analysis at Bayview Towers, Seattle

Join us for the All Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. (September 2023)

AWHI News: NOx emissions standards, upcoming meetings, Manufacturers Roundtable, featured HPWH, and more

Bay area sets NOx emissions standards for gas water heaters and furnaces, effectively phasing them out starting in 2027.

Manufacturers Roundtable: Central Heat Pump Water Heaters

Join us for the All Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific.

Net Zero Buildings Week June 12-15

The draft California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) Multifamily Domestic Hot Water report is now available for review and comment. (May 2023)

This Earth Day invest in a Heat Pump Water Heater and do the equivalent of planting a tree (or forest)

The energy efficiency, cost savings, and versatility of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) make them a clear choice for the environment and households across the U.S. With 120 million water heaters in the U.S. alone, we could save over 100 million tons in carbon emissions every year if all the water heaters in U.S. buildings were transitioned to heat pump technology.

This Earth Day, join us in spreading the word about HPWHs and their many benefits. In this blog find multiple reasons why. (April 2023)

AWHI News: Central heat pump water heaters can act as massive hot water batteries, meetings, webinars, and more

Pilot project in Seattle shows central heat pump water heaters can act as massive hot water batteries that help reduce carbon emissions.

Join AWHI partners attending and presenting ACEEE’s Hot Air & Hot Water Forum to learn about the latest and greatest in water-heating industries. Here is a special invitation for all attendees.

Central Heat Pump Water Heaters for Multifamily Supply Side Assessment Study is now available.

Learn about upcoming and on-demand webinars. See the featured heat pump water heater from Worcester, Massachusetts. (March 2023)

AWHI News: January webinar, IRA resources, supporting members, meetings, call for photos, and more

An Electrify Now webinar addressed the question, how environmentally friendly are tankless gas water heaters? Because these water heaters work on-demand, they offer energy savings over conventional gas tank water heaters. However, the vast majority of tankless water heaters still run on fossil fuels (natural gas) and new research shows that they emit a puff of methane every time they turn on. This methane leakage works against their efficiency benefits and contributes to climate warming.

The Inflation Reduction Act is here and ENERGY STAR is providing new resources to help consumers

Send us your favorite heat pump water heater photos. (January 2023)

AWHI News: December meetings, research study on plug in water heaters, new resources, and more

A 12-month study is testing new 120-volt HPWH technology. Research study participants agree to monitoring and data collection for 9-12 months, covering both summer and peak winter conditions.

Both the 2022 ENERGY STAR Day and Heat Pump Water Heater Day were celebrated during Energy Efficiency Month in October. It's not too late to help spread the word, we have resources ready to share.

December meetings’ dates and times are available here. Let us know if you would like calendar invitations and links to join upcoming meetings. (December 2022)

AWHI News: September meetings, reports, resources, and more

The Inflation Reduction Act offers credit for HPWH purchases. The IRA aims to reduce U.S. carbon pollution. It includes tax credits for heat pump water heaters and many other electrification technologies.

Last month Rheem’s ProTerra 120-volt heat pump water heater was launched, and it’s expected to be followed by other manufacturers over the coming year. This new technology is a game changer.

Builders discussed how to work together on HPWH market adoption in a recent Home Builder Forum. Join us for future discussions. (September 2022)

Rheem® introduces 120V heat pump water heater

Rheem’s ProTerra Plug-in is the first market-available 120V heat pump technology that allows installations with minimal to no electrical work. It advances solutions for California contractors and homeowners without the need to upgrade the electrical panels.

"The 120V ProTerra Plug-in models are a gamechanger for California," said Ankur Maheshwari, Director of Global Product Management and Decarbonization Lead at Rheem. "Many cities throughout the state have gas bans and efficiency requirements, which make HPWH the ideal option for new construction and replacement.” (July 2022)

June meetings, Progress Report, resources, and more

Learn about the many opportunities to participate with AWHI and much more.

Including, the full stakeholder meeting on June 9 from 10:00 - 11: 30 AM (Pacific) and Working Group meetings

The new Progress Report: Creating a National Advanced Water Heating Movement

Upcoming webinars on June 28, Heat Pump Water Heaters are a Builder's Best Friend, and July 12, Heat Pump Water Heaters in the All Electric Home – Builders share their experience.

And multiple resources for information about heat pump water heaters. (June 2022)

A heat pump water heater is the energy saving equivalent of 7 solar panels & costs ⅙ the price

Published by CleanTechnica: Water heating accounts for 25% of a home’s energy use, and thus offers an opportunity for big reductions in both pollution and cost. Heat pump water heaters move heat instead of creating it and are much more efficient than 20th century gas and electric resistant water heaters.

Learn more in this article by Joseph Wachunas. He’s installed 3 heat pump water heaters, sung their praises for the last few years, and recently started working on the Advanced Water Heating Initiative which seeks to make every new water heater use heat pump technology by 2030. (April 2022)

The promise of hydronic systems in building decarbonization

Published by Mechanical Business Magazine: As North America adds more renewable energy to the grid and more communities commit to building decarbonization as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling climate change, demand for energy-efficient radiant designs, which use water to heat or cool interior spaces, and heat pump technology for domestic hot water heating is expected to grow.

Besides using less energy, radiant heating systems and heat pump water heaters can help grid managers by storing thermal energy (hot water) for later use. (March 2022)

March meetings, presentations, field validation study, resources, and more

Learn about the many opportunities to participate with AWHI and much more in this newsletter

Including, the full stakeholder meeting on March 10 from 10:00 - 11: 30 AM (Pacific) and Working Group meetings

Upcoming presentations at ACEEE’s 2022 Hot Water Forum by AWHI leaders and our partners

ENERGY STAR’s HPWH retailer and installer finder tool

And multiple resources and reports about heat pump water heaters.

Sign up to receive the AWHI newsletter in your inbox and be among the first to know. (March 2022)

At Bayview Tower, Ecotope and Bonneville Power Administration Mark A Step Forward in Decarbonizing Buildings

For tenants of large apartment buildings, the prospect of a new water heating system installation can be cause for alarm. Prolonged utility shutoffs present a real burden for residents, at times even forcing them to relocate during the work period. But at Bayview Tower, a 100 unit affordable senior apartment building operated by the Seattle Housing Authority in Belltown, the upgrade from an old electric boiler to a new ultra-efficient commercial heat pump water heating system was achieved in a single afternoon, with minimal disruption for residents. Read more of this article in The Urbanist. (January 2022)

Scaling up market transformation for heat pump water heaters

While the average person might not think about it when turning on the faucet, changing the way you heat water in your home or business could drastically reduce your carbon footprint. Water heating accounts for a large share of the energy use of buildings—up to 17% in single-family and 32% in multifamily homes. With buildings currently representing 39% of U.S. carbon emissions, momentum is growing for energy-efficient technologies such as heat pump water heaters (HPWHs), which are two to four times more efficient than most conventional approaches to water heating. (January 2022)

Increasing Sustainability of Multifamily Buildings with HPWHs

Utilities and policymakers are increasingly looking to technologies such as electric heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) to help cut carbon and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings while providing other benefits such as grid flexibility. This new report, by NBI and ACEEE, includes a national assessment and analysis of the potential for HPWHs to improve the sustainability of existing multifamily buildings by reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. (November 2021)

December meetings, Bayview Towers demonstration, new multifamily report, participation opportunities, and much more

Learn about the many opportunities to participate with AWHI and much more in this newsletter sent November 21, 2021.

Bayview Towers demonstration of CHPWH technology, inclusion, environmental stewardship, and energy savings

EPA’s new ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade program (December 2021)

Stakeholder meeting, working groups updates, 120-Volt field study underway

Read the news here about AWHI activities. Join us for the full stakeholder meeting on Thursday, August 26, at 10:00 am (Pacific). We met with the Working Group leads and report here on their efforts, goals, and achievements. Learn about the study that will provide field validation of the new plug-in 120V technology to verify energy performance user satisfaction, and installer experience.(August 2021)

WH.gov Social Media Briefing

The Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, sat down with White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki. In the video, Jonathan Scott expressed the interest of his audience to save money on energy bills and help the planet. In the conversation, Press Secretary Psaki mentions the Advanced Water Heating Initiative as part of the solution. Talk of the Advanced Water Heating Initiative starts at 11:32. (June 2021)

U.S. DOE to support national water heating initiative

The U.S. Department of Energy announces its support of a nationwide effort to drastically cut carbon emissions and energy use needed to heat water with market development for advanced heat pump water heating technology. (May 2021)

Biden administration announces new Energy Star standards, plans for emissions targets for federal buildings

The Washington Post reported that the White House intends to develop “building performance standards” for federal facilities, establish new Energy Star standards for heat pumps and invest in programs meant to boost adoption of the potentially emissions-saving technology. (May 2021)

How your water heater can be a secret weapon in the climate change fight

Bloomberg Green reports on California’s efforts to replace millions of gas water heaters with high-tech electric ones to serve as “thermal batteries” for storing solar and wind energy. (Feb 2021)