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7 observations on California’s — and the nation’s — ongoing move to electrification through heat pumps

The ultimate impact of California’s drive to replace gas water heaters with electric heat pumps will inevitably vary by state over the next decade. But will home and business owners — and the electric grid — be ready? Shouldn’t regulators — and professionals — pause to consider a more practical “hybrid” solution?
Eric Ashley
February 17, 2025

California's push to replace gas-fired water heaters with electric heat pumps marks a significant shift in the construction industry. This electrification trend, while still emerging, is prompting plumbing contractors to navigate the changes brought on by decarbonization, impacting HVAC technicians and the broader market.


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Noritz EZ Series residential tankless water heaters

November 8, 2024

The product launch also includes a new size, the EZ71 (photo left). All three EZ Series models, including the popular EZ98DV and the EZ111DV, will continue to carry a 25-year warranty on both their primary and secondary stainless steel heat exchangers. 


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A. O. Smith commercial heat pump water heater

October 15, 2024

The unit features whisper-quiet operation at 45 dBA, minimizing noise disruptions in the building. 


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AutoHot under sink crossover system

October 7, 2024

The new under sink crossover product combines the efficiency of an on-demand system, with the ease of installation of more conventional, timer-based pumps. 


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PVI gas condensing water heater

September 26, 2024

PVI’s Brigade is a powerful commercial water heater that delivers hot water for demanding applications in a small footprint.


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A. O. Smith's the Mechanical Marvel, the world’s first fully automated automobile frame assembly plant.

From automobiles to water heaters

A. O. Smith celebrates 150 years.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
July 22, 2024

A. O. Smith, celebrating 150 years in 2024, began in 1874 as a metal components supplier for baby carriages and bicycles. Arthur O. Smith designed a lightweight pressed steel car frame and became a major supplier to car manufacturers like Packard, Cadillac, and Ford.


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Southern California plumbing contractor wins $10,000 grand prize in Noritz’s “Retrofit Rewards” sweepstakes promotion

January 17, 2024

Tyler K. Pugh of All Coast Plumbing & Rooter (Tujunga, CA) is the winner of the $10,000 grand prize in Noritz America’s recently concluded Retrofit Rewards sweepstakes promotion for plumbing and HVAC contractors in the United States and Canada. 


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A. O. Smith announces water heating business leadership change

January 15, 2024

A. O. Smith announced that David Chisolm, vice president of marketing and customer experience, has been promoted to vice president and general manager of APCOM and Water Systems in Franklin, Tennessee.


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DEJONG expands production capacity in Europe

November 29, 2023

DEJONG, operating as a stand-alone business unit within Rheem Global Water, announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint further by planning a new facility with a capacity of one million tanks in Prešov, Slovakia. 


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Rheem announces Triton super and light duty water heaters

August 15, 2023

Triton Super and Light Duty water heaters feature up to 98% thermal efficiency, with the ability to detect and prevent water heater problems before they occur.


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