Rinnai Applauds Bipartisan Senate Vote Overturning DOE Rule

PEACHTREE CITY, GA — Rinnai America Corporation, a leader in innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, issued a statement that commends the US Senate for passing the bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution, SJ Res 4, which overturns a Department of Energy (DOE) rule that would have effectively banned non-condensing tankless water heater, calling it a decision that, "Not only protects American jobs but also preserves consumer choice and fosters continued energy efficiency innovation."

The statement continued, "Rinnai remains committed to providing innovative, energy-efficient solutions that benefit consumers, the environment, and the economy. We are thankful for the Senate’s leadership in safeguarding these important priorities."

Frank Windsor

Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America Corporation, was directly quoted in the statement, saying, “Today’s vote is a significant victory for American jobs, consumers, and energy efficiency. We applaud the Senate for their leadership in safeguarding US manufacturing and ensuring consumers continue to have access to affordable, energy-efficient products that reduce long-term costs. We remain committed to our investment in US manufacturing and innovation.

“We would also like to thank President Donald Trump and US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright for their unwavering support in championing American jobs and manufacturing. Their leadership has been instrumental in protecting consumer choice and affordability.

“Georgia Congressman Brian Jack played a pivotal role in shepherding the bill through both chambers of Congress and in securing Presidential support. His tireless advocacy has safeguarded jobs in his district, preserved consumer choice in appliances, and protected energy-efficient products in the marketplace.”

Windsor also expressed its gratitude to all the lawmakers in both the House and Senate who voted in favor of the CRA, including Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. “Senators Ossoff and Warnock demonstrated true bipartisan leadership,” said Windsor. “Their dedication to safeguarding Georgia’s workforce and protecting businesses like Rinnai has made a meaningful difference. We are incredibly grateful for their continued advocacy for Georgia’s manufacturing sector.”

Windsor also singled out Texas Senator Ted Cruz for his leadership. “Senator Cruz’s unwavering commitment to protecting American jobs, consumers and energy efficiency has been vital in this effort,”  Windsor said.

Proposed Rule

The DOE's proposed rule under the former Biden administration threatened to eliminate hundreds of jobs at Rinnai’s $70 million manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia.

Rinnai’s non-condensing tankless water heaters are up to 50% more energy-efficient than traditional storage tank models, providing significant savings for consumers. The DOE’s rule would have pushed consumers toward less efficient storage tanks, increasing costs. Had the rule remained, consumers would have faced a $665 price hike per unit, plus up to $1,000 in installation costs, resulting in an additional $235 million in costs to families, particularly impacting low-income households and seniors.