Rinnai calls on Senate to overturn Energy Department regulation

Rinnai America Corp. urged lawmakers to overturn a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Energy that would effectively ban non-condensing tankless water heaters

Rinnai’s appeal came as the U.S. Senate considers the Congressional Review Act resolution SJ Res 4. Passing the CRA would protect manufacturing jobs at Rinnai's facility in Griffin, Ga. 

The DOE’s rule would limit consumer choice and market competition, favoring larger tank manufacturers. If non-condensing models are banned, 80% of consumers would likely switch to less efficient storage tank models.

The DOE’s regulation threatens to increase costs for American families. Consumers would face an additional $665 per unit, plus up to $1,000 in installation costs. This translates to a $235 million annual cost increase passed directly onto consumers.