NAECA Regulation InformationThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), as part of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA), issued Final Rule energy efficiency mandates in April 2010. This new update, effective April 16, 2015, will require higher Energy Factor (EF) ratings on almost all residential gas, electric, oil and tankless gas water heaters. While NAECA 2015 only applies to U.S.-manufactured products, Canada will soon implement similar increases in efficiency standards. These far-reaching new requirements will have an important impact on manufacturers, wholesalers, installers and customers.
Regulation Standards |
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Standards apply to U.S. only. Ruud NAECA VideoRuud is Ready to Help You Make the TransitionThe Ruud brand has been known for water heating innovation since it’s creation by the inventor of the first automatic gas water heater, Edwin Ruud. Today, his legacy has led us to achieving higher standards in Performance, Installability™, and Serviceability (our 360º+1 Design Philosophy) resulting in a complete portfolio of advanced products and resources to help you turn new national energy efficiency requirements into opportunities.
See below for the list of Ruud solutions already available to comply with the new regulations. |
Available NAECA-Compliant Solutions from Ruud
Gas Tankless |
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| Description |
| Ultra™ High Efficiency Condensing Tankless |
| Mid-Efficiency Tankless |
Electric Tank-Type |
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| Ultra™ Hybrid Heat Pump |
| Ultra™ Electric |
| Achiever Plus™ Electric |
| Achiever™ Electric |
| Achiever™ Point-of-use |
| Table Top |
What Do These Changes Mean for Contractors? |
| Higher call volumes and higher sales |
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New technologies and installation requirements will lead to increasing consumer demand for contractor expertise.
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| Relationship-building opportunities with consumers |
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Homeowners will rely more heavily on contractors when choosing, installing, maintaining and using advanced water heaters.
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| New training |
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Ruud’s complete online and field training programs will educate contractors on advanced model technologies, features and installation procedures.
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| Increases in manpower and resources required for storage, transportation and installation |
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New technologies and larger units mean installations may require two installers, larger delivery trucks and additional installation equipment.
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| New considerations when choosing an installation location |
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This includes space requirements for larger-sized replacements and additional technologies (like condensing venting and disposal systems), and access to electrical for some new gas models.
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