In this new weekly feature, Plumbing Group Chief Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster highlight the industry’s latest news stories.

If implemented within DOE’s proposed timeframe, the new standards would come into effect in 2026.

Ideal for large commercial applications, the Cyclone XL commercial gas water heater operates at 1 million Btu/h, with an additional 750,000 Btu/h model available.

The updated line of ARMOR condensing water heaters is available in a total of 10 models, ranging from 399,000 to 4 million Btu/h.

With Bradford White’s ElectriFLEX Series, phase, voltage and wattage are all convertible in the field using a conversion kit. 

The demand for energy-efficient commercial appliances continues to grow — especially as government initiatives continue to promote the use of energy-efficient solutions.

Raypak’s Triton commercial gas water heater is an ideal solution for tight space applications. 

Bradford White Water Heaters notes it continues to meet demand for world-class reliability and efficiency with the launch of its new BMS-ready Commander Series commercial gas water heaters. 

Rheem’s Triton commercial gas water heater is an intelligent high-efficiency gas water heater solution that features built-in EcoNet Smart Monitoring technology to provide performance updates and an accurate leak detection and prevention system, the company points out. 

The enhanced EF120T ultra-high-efficiency commercial gas water heaters from Bradford White feature the capability for building management system integration for remote monitoring and modulation technology for increased fuel efficiency.