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Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters by Rheem - 3x More Energy Efficient (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Matt Hoots and Alan from Rheem for an introduction to Rheem's Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters.  These water heaters are hybird as the combine a heat pump with traditional w

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Rheem

0 replies | 8300 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/02/2023

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 5, 3 - 4pm

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of where

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Green Plumbing

1 replies | 581 views | Posted on: 10/24/2020 | Last updated: 04/15/2021

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 12, 3 - 4pm

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of where

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Green Plumbing

0 replies | 993 views | Posted on: 10/25/2020 | Last updated: 10/25/2020

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 17, 10:30 - 11 am, EST

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of wherever it

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Green Plumbing

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 10/25/2020 | Last updated: 10/25/2020

Webinar: Construction Workshop: QA/QC Techniques for Ensuring Success, December 18, 9-12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

This innovative virtual “hands-on” training series features presentations and discussion on all aspects of constructing high-performing Passive House buildings. Ge

Helvex Waterless Urinals: Increasing Water Efficiency while Saving Money, Maintenance, and Energy

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots was fortunate to engage in a great and informative conversation focused on waterless urinals with Stefana Naicu, and Gerardo Roa of Helvex, a leading Americas manufactur

Filed under: Waterless Urinals

Keywords: Plumbing,Waterless Urinals,Bathroom Fixtures,Urinals,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 10814 views | Posted on: 03/02/2021 | Last updated: 11/10/2021

Virtual Passive House Training Workshops: HVAC and Plumbing Trades, April 9, 9am - 12pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the construction of a Passive House building, it is critical that the construction managers, subcontractors and tradespeople are equipped with the knowhow to accurately execute MEP systems as desig

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: HVAC,Passive House,Connecticut,Plumbing

0 replies | 1011 views | Posted on: 03/26/2021 | Last updated: 03/27/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Practically Perfect Plumbing, May 19, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Once we build a very high-performance building from the perspective of heating, cooling and ventilation and install high efficiency lighting and plug loads, we are left with what to do about (hot) wat

Filed under: Plumbing

Keywords: Water,Water Efficiency,Plumbing

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 04/25/2021 | Last updated: 04/25/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Designing Touchless Solutions for Proper Hand Hygiene, May 25, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview

Filed under: Plastering

Keywords: Design,restrooms,Covid-19,Commercial Restrooms,Green hygiene,Plumbing

0 replies | 1462 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/29/2021

The Ghost of 1953 - An Installation Story 

by RichardL // Improving NOI through water/energy conservation

It appeared to be a typical installation—or so it seemed. The bright and crisp fall morning of Santa Monica, California, boasted the fragrant perfume of night blooming jasmine coalesced with oce

Filed under: Water Conservation

Keywords: Water Conservation,Plumbing,Green Plumbing,Leak Detection,Leak Monitoring,Scary Building Stories,Toilet Sensors

0 replies | 816 views | Posted on: 10/23/2021 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Water Sensors Can Help Save $$ - Sensor Industries

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Using water efficiently and avoiding waste should be a top priority for green builders, and all builders. Since water is a finite resource, it is essential to ensure that we have an adeq

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Water,IoT,Water Conservation,Flooding,Plumbing,Water Sensors,Leaks,Water leaks

0 replies | 10624 views | Posted on: 01/21/2022 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Rainstick Showers - Higher Water Pressure, Using 80% Less Water?

by Rate It Green Team



The Rainstick shower seems to offer the impossible, delivering high water pressure, while using a lot less water.  If you’re concerned about lower water pressure, this product can deliv

Filed under: Plumbing

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water,Water Conservation,Water Efficiency,retrofits,Plumbing,Showers,Grey Water

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 03/15/2024 | Last updated: 08/28/2024