The DOE’s 2025 efficiency standards bring new rules for water heaters, boilers, and plumbing fixtures—impacting PHCP wholesalers’ inventory, pricing strategies, and contractor relationships.
The 2025 standards are a reminder that regulation is never static. But wholesalers who position themselves as both compliance experts and trusted advisors can turn these challenges into an opportunity to strengthen contractor relationships—and protect their margins in the process.
Building Safety Month celebrates 45 years of raising awareness about the role of codes and professionals in safeguarding communities
May 1, 2025
Now in its 45th year, the initiative highlights how building codes and safety professionals protect lives worldwide, with weekly themes encouraging individuals and communities to learn, act and advocate for safer built environments.
The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) plans to implement updated efficiency standards, NAECA4, for residential electric storage water heaters over 35 gallons by May 6, 2029, requiring heat pump technology.
The U.S. has cut per capita water usage by 10% from 2005 to 2015, thanks to water-efficient plumbing products that saved over $135 billion. As climate change increases water shortage risks, the plumbing supply chain must adapt to evolving efficiency standards.
NSF International Standard 53 is internationally recognized as the benchmark for water filtration systems’ effectiveness in reducing specific health-related contaminants.