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Carroll Rheem, research director at PhoCusWright, said travel websites "should be rightfully concerned" by Google's entrance into the market.

Google Roils Travel Jack Nicas 2011

In the first phase of the program, 48 GE GeoSpring GEH50DNSRSA, Rheem HP50RH and A.O. Smith PHPT-80 hybrid heaters will be installed in homes in six counties in upstate New York where temperatures tend to be lower.

New York becomes test case for hybrid heater efficiency 2011

Models from GE, Rheem, and A.O. Smith consumed nearly 60 percent less energy than standard electric heaters, for an average annual savings of $325.

CR's praise of heat pumps won’t surprise much of the world 2010

I listened to her interview with Diane Rheem yesterday and listened to Napolitano waltz around this same issue.

Think Progress » ThinkFast: March 10, 2010 2010

Made by companies including General Electric Co. and Rheem Manufacturing Co., the water heaters suck heat out of the air such as in a garage or basement, like a refrigerator running in reverse, and use it to help heat water in a house.

New Ways to Use Less Energy at Home Jim Carlton 2011

The A.O. Smith PHPT-80, GE GEH50DNSRSA, and Rheem HP50RH used almost 60 percent less energy than standard electric heaters.

In our labs: Another hybrid water heater in the mix 2010

Google poses the biggest threat to sites like Kayak that don't sell tickets, Ms. Rheem said.

Google Roils Travel Jack Nicas 2011

The savings can be significant: In the case of the Rheem HP-50 heat pump water heater, Rheem officials say the average annual operating cost of the device is between $225 and $280, or about half that of standard electric water heaters.

New Ways to Use Less Energy at Home Jim Carlton 2011

We've also reported on solar water heaters, including the Fafco Hot2O Solar Water Heating System ($2,200); Heliodyne 50180 ($6,000 to $7,500); Rheem RS47-21BP ($5,000 to $6,200); and SunMaxx 3570 ($5,500 to $7,000).

Cash for Appliances Buyer's Guide: Water heaters 2010

See which models from Rheem, Trane, Bryant, York, Weil-McLain and other manufacturers are getting flamed or acclaimed.

Forum Friday: Hot topics for appliances, home and garden 2010