
Trey Hoffman Trey Hoffman, global product manager at Rinnai America Corporation, helps deliver new products and components that enhance peoples quality of life. Hoffman, who coordinates global initiatives among Rinnais subsidiaries, has more than a decade of experience in product management and business strategy development and speaks fluent Japanese. www

Breaking down rating systems
With so many rating systems available to help ensure a home’s greenness, it can be hard to keep them all straight. Here’s a quick guide of common rating systems used for homes and water-heating systems: Energy Factor (EF) – A...
Sustainable home upgrades
Beyond the daily choices people make to live more efficiently, home upgrades can often make the biggest impact on the home’s sustainability. While these upgrades require some planning and resources up front, the results lead to lower utility costs, higher...
Case study: New England home significantly reduces utility costs and carbon footprint
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), 29 percent of a home’s energy usage goes toward heating and 14 percent goes toward heating water.
Heating Water: A Tankless Job
Water Heaters are the Second-Largest Energy User in Homes Water heaters account for more than 14 percent of national residential energy consumption, and while most building professionals and consumers are familiar with traditional tank-style water heaters, which continuously heat and...
Eco-enhancing the luxury spa
Turning a bathroom into a luxurious spa—one of today’s hottest design trends—can be attainable for the eco-conscious. Better yet, being eco-conscious when remodeling can also be good for your budget.
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