Sustainability goals are evolving and expanding, influencing current product development and innovation trends within the water heating industry. Manufacturers must keep a constant ear to their customers’ needs and identify ways to update componentry, connectivity, and efficiency while still providing practical, reliable solutions. With that in mind, research and development efforts are at an all-time high as companies seek to navigate current customer demand and anticipate future needs — two significant goals at A. O. Smith and Lochinvar.
At the forefront of sustainability conversations is a strong push for decarbonization. Local government regulations are key driving forces behind this trend, but many businesses are also looking to adopt greener practices to meet their own companies’ or buildings’ sustainability goals. Engineers, contractors, and facility managers are now looking for greener products that fit a variety of applications. For most businesses, this is a welcome change as these advancements not only increase efficiency and lower utility costs but also protect our planet.