Items Tagged with 'heat pump water heater (HPWH)'

Unlike traditional high efficiency models, the Voltex 120V HPWH is designed to plug into a standard electrical outlet–eliminating the need for adaptors or restructuring.

The replacement of the old units was made viable through California’s rebate programs, which in some instances covered the entire cost of the units. 

The small footprint and split system design were created for a wide range of applications, including hard-to-fit installation locations.

The award is presented by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and recognizes the world’s most important examples of sustainable design.

The ecodanPro line aims to help buildings and industrial facilities transition away from fossil-fuel burning boiler systems and create all-electric spaces. 

Many professionals are seeing an increase in the demand for more sustainable products and practices in the commercial sector.

A. O. Smith has earned 2025 GOOD DESIGN Awards recognition for its Voltex MAX and Emerge X heat pump water heaters, highlighting the company’s continued focus on efficiency, performance and industrial design.

In 2025, we brought you stories on everything from heat pump water heaters to the top 20 under 40 in the plumbing industry. 

Navien’s NWP500 Heat Pump Water Heater earned a Silver Prize at the 2025 International Design Excellence Awards, recognized for its sleek design, structural balance and integration of technology and performance.

The 208V model is designed for multifamily buildings, retrofits and other commercial projects.