Rinnai America Corporation announced a new partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada to help address the growing need for affordable, sustainable housing. As part of the collaboration, Rinnai will donate 48 Rinnai Electric Heat Pump (REHP) Water Heaters to support nine Habitat projects throughout 2025 and 2026.

"The partnership underscores Rinnai’s commitment to Creating a healthier way of living® and aligns with Habitat for Humanity Canada’s work to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. The donated REHP units will be shipped from Rinnai’s new Ontario distribution center and installed in duplexes, townhomes, and multifamily projects across Canada, providing homeowners with reliable, high-efficiency hot water while supporting Canada’s broader electrification and carbon-reduction goals."

“This partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada allows us to make a meaningful difference at both the community and household level,” said Frank Windsor, President, Rinnai America Corporation. “By supplying our newest generation of heat pump water heaters to these projects, we’re helping families create a healthier way of living and the opportunity to enjoy a comfortable and efficient home, while advancing sustainable housing solutions that align with Canada’s energy future.”

The collaboration is designed to meet the needs of local families and communities. Rinnai’s donation aims to help offset construction costs for local Habitats and ensure every participating home benefits from dependable, long-lasting hot-water performance.

“Partnerships like this are essential to our work,” said Pedro Barata, president and CEO, Habitat for Humanity Canada. “By working with innovative companies like Rinnai, we’re able to install energy-efficient systems in Habitat homes that ultimately lower energy use and cut utility costs for homeowners, helping to ensure that the homes we build will remain affordable for years to come.”

 REHP uses advanced heat-pump technology to deliver reliable hot water while reducing energy use by up to 60 percent compared to conventional electric models. Its compact, zero-clearance design also installs in tight spaces, making it an option for multi-unit and affordable-housing developments. 

“We’re proud to support Habitat for Humanity construction teams with an easy-to-install, zero-emissions water heater that brings homeowners lasting peace of mind,” said Daniel Zrubak, general manager, Rinnai Canada.

Rinnai and Habitat for Humanity Canada are also exploring opportunities to expand the partnership, furthering the shared goal of increasing access to energy-efficient housing solutions across the country.