Meet DOE Codes With Confidence
Intellihot is committed to meeting national and local plumbing codes, including the DOE’s new minimum efficiency standards that take effect in October 2026.
DOE's 2026 Minimum Efficiency Requirements for Commercial Water Heaters
The new standards will require commercial gas-powered tankless water heaters manufactured/imported into the U.S. after October 6, 2026 to:
- Feature Condensing Technology
- Have a Minimum Thermal Efficiency of 96%.
Feature Condensing Technology
Have a Min. Thermal Efficiency of 96%
Effective on October 6, 2006
Learn More About the DOE Mandate in our Upcoming Webinar
Need more clarity about the upcoming DOE mandate? Our corporate trainer, Robbie Svidron will be hosting a webinar to break down the nitty-gritties of the new ruling.
November 13, 2024
Details Coming Soon
Why Intellihot Welcomes DOE's New Standards
Intellihot welcomes DOE’s ruling for various reasons:
- It will help commercial properties reduce their carbon footprint. The new regulations are projected to save 38 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere between 2026 and 2055.
- It will help filter out inefficient products from non-American manufacturers that harm the North American environment with their unsustainable operation.
- It will allow commercial properties to save more on their gas bills.
- Intellihot has proven the ability to manufacture efficient commercial water heaters that do not increase upfront costs. Our entire product range will be compliant with DOE’s 2026 mandates.
Million Metric Tons of CO₂e emissions eliminated from 2026 to 2055
38
Equivalent to the annual emissions from 101 natural gas-fired power plants
101
