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Heat Pump Water Heater (ebuild)

Rather than heating water with a conventional electric element, the HP-50 heat pump water heater transfers available heat from ambient air, intensifies it, and transfers it to the water, resulting in an Energy Factor of 2.0, which the firm says is more than twice the efficiency of standard tank water heaters. The 50-gallon unit offers three modes: Energy Saver, for the most efficient operation; Normal, which uses both heat pump and electric elements for times of peak demand; and Electric Heat Only, a temporary setting to ensure hot water availability. The water heater's slim profile, measuring 21 inches in diameter and 75 1/2 inches tall, allows for easier installation in tight spaces. 334-260-1500.

GE Turns Up the Heat on its Hybrid Water Heater (ebuild)

Now that the new GE Hybrid Water Heater has been the first water heater to be Energy Star rated and first to be listed on the U.S. Department of Energy's website, it has reached yet another milestone. This new energy efficient heat pump electric water heater will reduce energy expenses up to 62 percent, saving as much as $320 annually on energy bills.

Rheem Heat Pump Water Heater Delivers Twice the Efficiency of a Conventional Electric Unit (ebuild)

The new integrated air-source HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heater from Rheem Water Heating offers an industry-leading Energy Factor (EF) of 2.0, or more than twice the energy efficiency of a standard electric storage water heater. The energy-saving design will help a family reduce its carbon footprint by nearly two tons annually. In addition, the new water heater qualifies for a federal tax credit as well as many state and utility rebates and incentives.

ECR Introduces freewatt Home Heating System (ebuild)

The future of home energy has arrived with the freewatt home heating system. Manufactured by ECR, freewatt is the green alternative in home heating, allowing homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing comfort. freewatt operates using micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) technology, which marries an energy star-rated, high-efficiency gas furnace or boiler to a Honda generator.

Heat Pump (ebuild)

The ASV18 heat pump offers 18-SEER cooling performance and high-efficiency heating performance up to 9.5 HSPF. The unit's Goodman SmartCoil 5-millimeter copper tubing uses less copper, requires less refrigerant, and optimizes the heat transfer of the heating and cooling process, according to the firm. Additional features include a two-stage Ultra Tech Copeland Scroll compressor, ComfortAlert diagnostics, R410A refrigerant, and a sound-reduction cover and sound-control top to reduce noise. 877-254-4729.

Introducing the Latest in Energy Saving Products from Stiebel Eltron (ebuild)

The new Accelera 300 reduces hot water costs up to 80%. Heat pumps have been around for decades, but a heat pump water heater is a brand new concept. The Accelera 300 works like an air conditioner but instead of dumping the heat outdoors, it puts it into the 80 gal tank of water. Additionally, it cools and dehumidifies the surrounding air and the tank insulation minimizes stand-by losses.

Air Conditioner and Heat Pump (ebuild)

The XL 20i air conditioner/heat pump boasts 20-SEER efficiency and includes ComfortLink II with Charge Assist. ComfortLink II provides plug-and-play setup, requiring just two wires for installation and providing a digital interface for precise setup; ComfortLink II-enabled indoor and outdoor units communicate for automatic and proper charging, configuration, and calibration. The unit includes R410A refrigerant; dual compressors for two-stage heating and cooling; and an all-aluminum Spine Fin coil with low air resistance, greater heat exchanging capabilities, and more corrosion and leak resistance, the maker says.

Tranquility Geothermal and Water-Source Heat Pumps (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Tranquility 27 6-ton geothermal and water-source heat pumps use a zero-ozone-depletion refrigerant. Units feature a variable-speed motor and double-isolated compressor mounting. 405-745-6000.

Mr. Slim Outdoor Heat Pump (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The Mr. Slim H2i P-Series outdoor heat pump offers a 36,000 BTU/h cooling and 38,000 BTU/h heating capacity, along with the maker's new Hyper-heating Inverter (H2i) technology, which incorporates higher compressor speeds at low temperatures and re-collects heat energy normally wasted in the flash process at the outdoor coil. As a result, the unit is highly efficient, operating at 100 percent of rated heating capacity at 5 degrees F, 87 percent at -4 degrees F, and 70 percent at -13 degrees F, the maker says. 800-433-4822.

Building Products Top 100 (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.