On a recent episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles sat down with Gregg Holladay, business development manager for specialty markets at Bradford White, to discuss the growing role heat pump water heaters are expected to play in the residential plumbing market and why the plumbing industry needs to start preparing now.
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 Green GOOD DESIGN program is in its 18th year.
March 6, 2026
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 water heater market is growing steadily as it moves into 2026, with increased demand in commercial and multifamily sectors. Reliability and efficiency are prioritized, influenced by regional policies and regulatory changes that promote informed system selections.
Weil-McLain, a producer of hydronic comfort heating solutions, has introduced its new ECO HP Air-to-Water Heat Pump designed for residential and light commercial applications.
The new design enhancements significantly reduce installation time for ProTerra — the most efficient hybrid electric water heater on the market. the company says.
The improved ease of sizing these units makes it easier for customers to adopt commercial heat pump technology and allows them to take advantage of local HPWH rebates.
LG Electronics USA expanded its line of ENERGY STAR-certified Inverter Heat Pump Water Heaters with two new models featuring demand response and a water leakage detection sensor, ensuring a comprehensive domestic water heating solution for residential applications.
The ECO HP Air-to-Water Heat Pump is an advanced, electric air-to-water heat pump that integrates with traditional residential gas boilers and supports decarbonization by reducing gas consumption and carbon emissions.