ATLANTA —Rheem, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, unveiled the enhanced Rheem® Professional Prestige® Smart Electric Water Heater with LeakGuard™ and Demand Response. Providing homeowners with advanced electric solutions designed to comply with new energy regulations, Rheem now offers seamless connection to the electric grid.
To meet new energy regulations in several states, Rheem’s 40-, 50-, and 55-gallon demand response ready electric water heaters include a built-in EcoPort (CTA-2045 port) to allow easy connection to utility programs. This high-efficiency, smart water heater with up to 0.93 UEF was enhanced to become the practical solution for users to potentially save on energy costs while helping optimize energy demand and the electric grid.