Rinnai America Corporation, a leader in innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, commends the U.S. Senate for passing the bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution, SJ Res 4, which overturns a Department of Energy (DOE) rule that would have effectively banned non-condensing tankless water heaters. This decision not only protects American jobs but also preserves consumer Read more
Rinnai America Corporation
Rinnai America Corporation, a leader in innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, commends the U.S. Senate for passing the bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution, SJ Res 4, which overturns a Department of Energy (DOE) rule that would have effectively banned non-condensing tankless water heaters. This decision not only protects American jobs but also preserves consumer choice and fosters continued energy efficiency innovation.
Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America Corporation, stated, “Today’s vote is a significant victory for American jobs, consumers, and energy efficiency. We applaud the Senate for their leadership in safeguarding U.S. manufacturing and ensuring consumers continue to have access to affordable, energy-efficient products that reduce long-term costs. We remain committed to our investment in U.S. manufacturing and innovation.”
The DOE’s proposed rule under the former Biden administration threatened to eliminate hundreds of jobs at Rinnai’s $70 million manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia. With the Senate’s support for the CRA, these jobs-and the long-term growth of American manufacturing-are now secure.
Rinnai would like to express its sincere gratitude to all the lawmakers in both the House and Senate who voted in favor of the CRA.
“We would also like to thank President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright for their unwavering support in championing American jobs and manufacturing,” said Windsor. “Their leadership has been instrumental in protecting consumer choice and affordability.”
“Georgia Congressman Brian Jack played a pivotal role in shepherding the bill through both chambers of Congress and in securing Presidential support,” Windsor added. “His tireless advocacy has safeguarded jobs in his district, preserved consumer choice in appliances, and protected energy-efficient products in the marketplace.”
Texas Senator Ted Cruz led the efforts in the Senate to support this critical resolution, and Rinnai is deeply grateful for his leadership.
“Senator Cruz’s unwavering commitment to protecting American jobs, consumers and energy efficiency has been vital in this effort,” said Windsor.
Rinnai extends its appreciation to Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock for their bipartisan support.
“Senators Ossoff and Warnock demonstrated true bipartisan leadership,” said Windsor. “Their dedication to safeguarding Georgia’s workforce and protecting businesses like Rinnai has made a meaningful difference. We are incredibly grateful for their continued advocacy for Georgia’s manufacturing sector.”
Rinnai’s non-condensing tankless water heaters are up to 50% more energy-efficient than traditional storage tank models, providing significant savings for consumers. The DOE’s rule would have pushed consumers toward less efficient storage tanks, increasing costs. Had the rule remained, consumers would have faced a $665 price hike per unit, plus up to $1,000 in installation costs, resulting in an additional $235 million in costs to families, particularly impacting low-income households and seniors.
Rinnai remains committed to providing innovative, energy-efficient solutions that benefit consumers, the environment, and the economy. We are thankful for the Senate’s leadership in safeguarding these important priorities.
Rinnai America Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, has announced an organizational change to position itself for growth in the commercial business segment. The newly formed team will be led by James ‘Woody’ Woodruff who was recently promoted to Vice President of Commercial Business and is a member of Read more
Rinnai America Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, has announced an organizational change to position itself for growth in the commercial business segment. The newly formed team will be led by James ‘Woody’ Woodruff who was recently promoted to Vice President of Commercial Business and is a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
The announcement comes after significant product launches focused on the commercial segment including its most recent introduction of Rinnai Commercial Boilers, a full line of wall hung and floor standing commercial grade boilers ranging up to one million BTUs. The new organizational structure includes a dedicated commercial heating and water heating sales team, a team of engineers specializing in system designs, and an operations team focused on supporting the company’s national account business.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to take on this new leadership role at Rinnai as we continue to focus on developing and expanding our product and service offering in the commercial segment,” said Woodruff. “We have a great team in place and are ready to aggressively pursue new growth opportunities.”
“Woody has a solid track record of developing and executing strategies to grow in the commercial segment,” said Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America. “Under his leadership we are well positioned to grow our commercial market share in the North American market.
Woodruff joined Rinnai in 2017 as Director of Commercial Sales and was later promoted to Senior Director of Commercial. Prior to joining Rinnai, Woodruff held sales leadership positions with other well-known organizations including Rheem and Kohler Company. He earned his undergraduate degrees from Western Carolina University and Florida State University and earned his MBA from Auburn University.
Rinnai America Corporation — a leading North American manufacturer of innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, is urging lawmakers to take action to protect American manufacturing, jobs and consumer choice. Vote YES on the CRA SJ Res 4 Rinnai’s appeal comes as the U.S. Senate considers the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution SJ Res 4, critical to overturning Read more
Rinnai America Corporation — a leading North American manufacturer of innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, is urging lawmakers to take action to protect American manufacturing, jobs and consumer choice.
Vote YES on the CRA SJ Res 4
Rinnai’s appeal comes as the U.S. Senate considers the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution SJ Res 4, critical to overturning a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that would effectively ban non-condensing tankless water heaters.
The Impact of the DOE’s Proposed Rule
This regulation threatens hundreds of American manufacturing jobs at Rinnai’s state-of-the-art facility in Griffin, Georgia, a $70 million investment in U.S. manufacturing. Passing the CRA would protect these jobs and safeguard diverse and competitive employment opportunities in manufacturing.
Preserving Energy Efficiency & Consumer Choice
Rinnai’s non-condensing tankless water heaters are up to 50% more efficient than traditional storage tank models, ensuring consumers have access to energy-efficient options that reduce long-term costs and energy use. The DOE’s rule would limit consumer choice and market competition, favoring larger tank manufacturers at the expense of innovation and efficiency. If non-condensing models are banned, 80% of consumers would likely switch to less efficient storage tank models, undermining the DOE’s energy efficiency goals.
Lowering Costs for American Families
The DOE’s regulation threatens to increase costs for American families. Consumers will face an additional $665 per unit, plus up to $1,000 in installation costs. This translates to a $235 million annual cost increase passed directly onto consumers, disproportionately impacting low-income and senior households. Voting yes means protecting American families from unnecessary financial strain and ensuring affordable energy solutions.
The Importance of Supporting U.S. Manufacturing
Rinnai’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing stands in stark contrast to many competitors that choose to manufacture products abroad. This creates an uneven playing field with long-term economic and environmental consequences for the U.S. manufacturing sector. Rinnai’s investment in Georgia strengthens American manufacturing and ensures the U.S. remains competitive on the global stage.
Rinnai’s Call to Action
Rinnai calls on the U.S. Senate to urgently pass the Congressional Review Act resolution and overturn the DOE’s harmful regulation. Supporting the CRA will:
- Protect U.S. jobs and manufacturing investment
- Prevent unnecessary cost increases for American families
- Ensure continued progress on energy efficiency
- Preserve consumer choice and market competition
About Rinnai:
Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan, was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia. Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas appliances, including tankless water heaters, a wide range of kitchen appliances, and heating and air conditioning units. As the technology leader in its industry, Rinnai is the largest gas appliance manufacturer in Japan and has the highest efficiency of any tankless water heater brand in the United States and Canada. Annual corporate revenues, including those of its subsidiaries, are in excess of $3.3 billion. With a global perspective to create 21st-century products for the home and business, Rinnai Corporation commits itself to safety and Creating a healthier way of living®. For more information about Rinnai’s entire product line, visit www.rinnai.us.
Rinnai America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of tankless water heaters in North America, announced today that Paul Nick has joined the company, and its Executive Leadership Team, as Vice President of Product and Marketing. The newly created position will lead the organization’s Product Management and Marketing teams and will support its growth goals of expanding Read more
Rinnai America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of tankless water heaters in North America, announced today that Paul Nick has joined the company, and its Executive Leadership Team, as Vice President of Product and Marketing. The newly created position will lead the organization’s Product Management and Marketing teams and will support its growth goals of expanding the product portfolio in existing and adjacent categories.
“I am thrilled and grateful to be joining a world-class organization,” said Nick. “I look forward to partnering with our talented Product and Marketing teams at Rinnai to drive profitable growth in continuing our important mission of ‘creating a healthier way of living®’, for consumers throughout North America.”
Nick joins Rinnai America with over 25 years of progressive experience in Marketing and Product leadership. Nick spent over 10 years with Polaris in a variety of different capacities, most recently as Vice President of Off-Road Products + Partnerships with the Parts, Garments & Accessories Divisions. Prior to his time with Polaris, Nick held leadership positions in Product and Marketing for well-known companies including two years at Target.com and 12 years with Kohler Company.
“We are happy to welcome Paul to Rinnai America and our Executive Leadership Team,” said Frank Windsor, President, Rinnai America Corporation. “Paul’s extensive experience in developing and executing growth plans for big brands will help to drive our growth in this important market.”
In 2024, Rinnai introduced multiple new products including its newest Condensing Tankless Water Heater, an expanded line of residential and commercial boilers, and its first Electric Heat Pump Water Heater. Rinnai also has made significant investments in the North American market in recent years including the construction of the company’s assembly facility in Griffin, Ga., and the opening of its state-of-the-art innovation center in Peachtree City, Ga. The addition of Nick’s position further demonstrates the company’s commitment to driving growth through innovation and product excellence in the market as well as delivering on the organization’s brand promise of Creating a healthier way of living.
Events will highlight 2024’s new, innovative products and revamped tour van Rinnai America Corporation — manufacturer of the number-one-selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America — kicks off its 2024 product launch with the unveiling of the newest addition to the ‘Try Rinnai Tour’ fleet, a 26-foot long mobile showroom van equipped with the company’s latest product Read more
Events will highlight 2024’s new, innovative products and revamped tour van
Rinnai America Corporation — manufacturer of the number-one-selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America — kicks off its 2024 product launch with the unveiling of the newest addition to the ‘Try Rinnai Tour’ fleet, a 26-foot long mobile showroom van equipped with the company’s latest product innovations. The launch events will take place on May 22 and May 23 in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Professional plumbers and contractors will gather for food, music, prizes, and in-person product training. These events will be the first of many in the US and Canadian markets throughout the remainder of the year.
“We understand that our PROs are very busy running their businesses and often can’t leave their market for training,” said Frank Windsor, President, Rinnai America Corporation. “The Try Rinnai Tour has been an extremely effective way to bring our products and services to the trade in their own markets. Rinnai’s brand promise of Creating a healthier way of living is at the forefront of our company’s efforts. By continuing to educate and train PROs on the latest technologies, Rinnai is aiding in providing homes and commercial buildings with energy-efficient hot water options for cleaner and healthier living.”
Originally introduced in 2017, the Try Rinnai Tour will continue to traverse the country, providing in-person product training and educational opportunities for Rinnai’s PROs. The new product assortment will be included in the Try Rinnai Tour van fleet, comprising eight mobile display vans leveraged to introduce and train PROs on Rinnai products.
Rinnai America announced in January 2024 four new product innovations in the water heating category, expanding the company’s product line to include electric solutions in addition to enhancing its highly efficient gas solutions with launches of new tankless water heaters and condensing boilers. California played a significant role in the design of the products as several were developed to meet the specific needs of this important market, including the new Electric Heat Pump Water Heater. New products being highlighted in the training tour, include:
- SENSEI® RX featuring Smart-Circ™ Intelligent Recirculation™ is easier than ever to sell, install, and service with new, advanced capabilities. With industry-leading .98 UEF, the unit offers natural gas, propane gas, and indoor and outdoor capability all in one model, resulting in a 4:1 SKU reduction.
- REHP Series™ Electric Heat Pump Water Heater is one of the most sustainable water heating solutions available. Meeting the highest efficiency standards with up to 4.0 UEF, the REHP Series qualifies for many rebates.
- RCB SERIES™ Commercial Wall-Hung Boiler is a compact building heat source that delivers reliable, energy-saving performance with ground-breaking features that outperform other boilers.
- I-SERIES Plus™ Wall-Hung Condensing Gas Boiler is a new I-SERIES Plus line of solo and combi condensing gas boilers that offers unmatched value and performance with an expanded product line that features Smart Sense adaptive gas valve technology.
- Rinnai Central™ App provides PROs the ultimate water heating management experience with quick access to key tools and controls for Rinnai units, including the new I-SERIES Plus and SENSEI RX.
Over the past few years, Rinnai has invested significantly in product innovation, opening its state-of-the-art innovation center in Peachtree City, Ga. The company’s innovation team, comprised of engineers, product directors, and lab technicians, worked in tandem to develop the products being launched by Rinnai in 2024.
To learn more about Rinnai’s products, built for the PRO, by the PRO, please visit www.rinnai.us.