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Natural Gas Service Ban Could Cost New Yorkers Over $25,600 Per Household in Appliance Costs

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Public policy, Government, Energy, State, Local, Residential Building & Real Estate, Natural gas, Gas appliance

The report entitled, Wealth Inequality: The Hidden Cost of New York Citys Natural Gas Ban , examined the impact of an energy ban forced onto families and New Yorkers depending on the appliance models, home configuration, labor, and reliance on natural gas.

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  • The report entitled, Wealth Inequality: The Hidden Cost of New York Citys Natural Gas Ban , examined the impact of an energy ban forced onto families and New Yorkers depending on the appliance models, home configuration, labor, and reliance on natural gas.
  • Using open-source consumer data, CEA developed a cost calculator to provide an estimate of what a typical household in New York City could expect to pay as a result of such short-sighted policies to ban natural gas service and use.
  • These findings dovetail with previous research performed by CEA which found that the cost to replace just major gas appliances in homes nationwide would be more than $250 billion.
  • Mayor de Blasios natural gas service ban is nothing short of ill-conceived and irresponsible.

Natural Gas Saved Virginia Families, Manufacturers and Businesses More Than $14 Billion Over Decade

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Public policy, Government, State, Local, Environment, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Energy, Fuel gas, Natural gas, Gas appliance, Energy, Energy policy, Energy economics, Energy efficiency, Southern Company Gas

Virginias families, manufacturers and businesses saved more than $14.2 billion between 2008 and 2018 thanks to low-cost natural gas and expanded energy infrastructure, according to a new Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) report.

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  • Virginias families, manufacturers and businesses saved more than $14.2 billion between 2008 and 2018 thanks to low-cost natural gas and expanded energy infrastructure, according to a new Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) report.
  • Households saved over $4.7 billion, while commercial and industrial users saved more than $9.4 billion, according to the report, Natural Gas, Fueling Life in Virginia .
  • In Virginia, almost 60% of power generation relies on natural gas and a third of its households use natural gas for home heating.
  • Households with natural gas appliances spend nearly $900 less a year on average than those with electric appliances.

Rinnai America Breaks Ground on New Factory

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Home appliances, Furnaces, Rinnai, Plumbing, Tankless water heating, Water heating, Gas appliance, Peachtree City, Georgia, Central heating, Bradford White

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rinnai Corporation , manufacturer of the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America, announced the ground breaking of its new factory in Griffin, Georgia.

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  • PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rinnai Corporation , manufacturer of the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America, announced the ground breaking of its new factory in Griffin, Georgia.
  • Rinnai established its US operations in 1974 and introduced Tankless Water Heating to the North American Market in 2000.
  • "The State of Georgia has been a true partner in helping Rinnai America in opening our first manufacturing site in North America," said Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America Corporation.
  • Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan, was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Ga. Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas appliances including tankless water heaters, a wide range of kitchen appliances and heating and air conditioning units.

Piedmont Natural Gas urges customers to stay safe following floods

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Energy, Fuel gas, Piedmont Natural Gas, Gas appliance, Natural gas, Duke Energy, Water heating, Economy of the United States, Home appliances

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas is arming customers with safety tips in the event severe weather floods natural gas meters or appliances in the aftermath of a storm.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas is arming customers with safety tips in the event severe weather floods natural gas meters or appliances in the aftermath of a storm.
  • Once the cleanup begins, your flooded natural gas meter and appliances require special attention from licensed professionals," said Keith Napier, Director of Operations Eastern Region for Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • Do not attempt to clear flood debris from your natural gas meter or from any other natural gas appliance, including your water heater.
  • Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, is an energy services company whose principal business is the distribution of natural gas to more than 1 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Outlook into the North American Water Heater Market to 2025 - Detailed and Extensive Market Segments With Regional Distribution of Forecasted Revenues

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Plumbing, Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, Boilers, Water heating, Home appliances, Energy conversion, Marketplace, Energy, Tankless water heating, Gas appliance

North American water heater market has been continuously growing attributed to high demand for heating appliances owing to the cold weather condition.

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  • North American water heater market has been continuously growing attributed to high demand for heating appliances owing to the cold weather condition.
  • The market study of the North American Water Heater market is incorporated by extensive primary and secondary research.
  • Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the North American Water Heater market.
  • Insights about market determinants which are stimulating the North American Water Heater market.

Peter Reiner Joins Rinnai America Corporation as Vice President of Marketing

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Interior design, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Steel, Home Goods, Other Construction & Property, Home appliances, Furnaces, Rinnai, Plumbing, Tankless water heating, Water heating, Gas appliance, LG Electronics, Air conditioning

Rinnai Corporation , manufacturer of the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America, announced Peter Reiner has joined the organization as its Vice President of Marketing.

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  • Rinnai Corporation , manufacturer of the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America, announced Peter Reiner has joined the organization as its Vice President of Marketing.
  • Reiners experience includes developing innovative marketing strategies in executive leadership positions with companies such as LG Electronics, Toys R Us, and Sara Lee Corporation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191008005837/en/
    Reiner is a highly experienced marketing executive with a wide-ranging career in various industries, said Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America Corporation.
  • Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan, was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Ga. Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas appliances including tankless water heaters, a wide range of kitchen appliances and heating and air conditioning units.

Be prepared for hurricane season with safety tips from Piedmont Natural Gas

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Thursday, June 13, 2019
Fuel gas, Natural gas, Piedmont Natural Gas, Gas appliance, Energy, Economy of the United States

"Flooding is typically the greatest storm-related risk to natural gas equipment and appliances, and we want to make sure our customers know how to stay safe this hurricane season," said Keith Napier, director of natural gas operations for Piedmont Natural Gas.

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  • "Flooding is typically the greatest storm-related risk to natural gas equipment and appliances, and we want to make sure our customers know how to stay safe this hurricane season," said Keith Napier, director of natural gas operations for Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • "Following a hurricane or any other severe weather event, Piedmont will be there to support its customers and to deliver reliable, safe natural gas service."
  • Customers will be notified to have their natural gas appliances inspected for safe operation by Piedmont Natural Gas or another licensed contractor before service can be restored.
  • Once outside and away from the smell of natural gas, use your cellphone or a neighbor's phone to call Piedmont Natural Gas at 800.752.7504 or dial 911.

The global water heater market was valued at $32,603 million in 2017 and is projected to reach at $48,519 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2018 to 2025

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Friday, January 11, 2019
Energy, Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, Universe, Home appliances, Plumbing, Energy storage, Boilers, Water heating, Storage water heater, Solar water heating, Tankless water heating, Gas appliance

A water heater is a heating device that uses energy from various external sources and transfers it to heat the water.

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  • A water heater is a heating device that uses energy from various external sources and transfers it to heat the water.
  • Water heater comes in various type such as gas-based water heater, instant water heaters, storage water heaters, and solar water heater.
  • A comprehensive analysis of factors that drive and restrict the growth of the global water heater market is provided.
  • An in-depth analysis of the global water heater market helps to determine the prevailing market opportunities.

Five Gas Safety Tips for Philadelphia Homeowners

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Home appliances, Energy technology, Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, Home, Ancient Roman technology, Economy, Fireplaces, Furnace, Gas appliance, Natural gas, Air conditioning, Gas heater

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Giannone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning , a family-owned home service company with an A+ rating by the BBB, is urging Philadelphia homeowners to practice safety with their natural gas heating systems.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Giannone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning , a family-owned home service company with an A+ rating by the BBB, is urging Philadelphia homeowners to practice safety with their natural gas heating systems.
  • The team at Joseph Giannone recommends the following for safe operation of gas heating systems:
    Make sure external vents are free of obstructions As gas furnaces operate, they need to be vented.
  • Never move or attempt repair of a gas appliance Only licensed professionals should ever disconnect and move or repair natural gas appliances like furnaces or ovens.
  • For questions regarding gas safety or to schedule a furnace tune-up, contact Joseph Giannone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning at (215) 383-2956 or visit www.CallJG.com.

Piedmont Natural Gas advises customers of potential impacts from Hurricane Florence

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Home appliances, Fuel gas, Gas appliance, Natural gas, Energy, Duke Energy, Water heating, Piedmont Natural Gas, Economy of the United States

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas today announced the activation of its Severe Weather Preparedness Plan in response to Hurricane Florence and has issued a list of safety recommendations for customers who experience flooding or any other damage to their natural gas equipment or appliances as the result of Hurricane Florence.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas today announced the activation of its Severe Weather Preparedness Plan in response to Hurricane Florence and has issued a list of safety recommendations for customers who experience flooding or any other damage to their natural gas equipment or appliances as the result of Hurricane Florence.
  • "The safety of our customers and our communities remains top priority for Piedmont Natural Gas as Hurricane Florence approaches the Carolinas," said Frank Yoho, executive vice president and president of Duke Energy's natural gas business.
  • Do not attempt to clear flood debris from your natural gas meter or from any other natural gas appliance, including your water heater.
  • If you see or suspect damage to natural gas lines or facilities due to uprooted trees or wind-related damage, call Piedmont Natural Gas at 800.752.7504 or call 911.