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GREEN

INNOVATIONS

OF THE YEAR

AWARDS

By the numbers.
Panasonic’s HIT+ 2021
N340 solar panels give
homeowners an easy
way to work toward HVAC AND HOT WATER
having a house that is
emissions-free.
Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Electric Water Heater

MANUFACTURER: RHEEM
Second life. AZEK’s Full Circle PVC Recycling The ProTerra Hybrid Electric Water Heater from Rheem delivers unbeatable efficiency, without compromising on
Program turns discarded decking and siding functionality, through its advanced heat pump technology. Rheem’s ProTerra system is four times more efficient
materials into born-again decking, siding, cladding than the standard electric tank, cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions and saving money. Installing the ProTerra
and trim. system, on average, saves consumers $480 per year on energy costs, while also providing a $300 tax credit and
up to a $1,000 in local utility rebates.
With a built-in EcoNet connection device, the ProTerra can be controlled from a mobile device, and includes features
AZEK Full-Circle such as the ability to set designated times for hot water availability. EcoNet also enables the tracking of water and

PVC Recycling energy usage, and users can choose from five operating modes that are optimized for different preferences.
The ProTerra system also has built-in leak detection and can automatically shut off the water to protect the
Program home. Add in incredible energy and cost savings, and ProTerra is the right water heater for any home and the planet.
More information: Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Electric Water Heater
MANUFACTURER: THE AZEK COMPANY
Traditionally, when a piece of decking is trimmed off or
siding is cut to fit, the scraps are thrown away. Now, the
AZEK Company is changing all of that with its Full Circle
PVC Recycling Program. Utilizing an innovative product
technology, an expansive network of professionals
and its vertically integrated recycling capabilities, the
company collects scraps directly from construction
and job sites, and reprocess them into brand new
decking, siding, cladding and trim.
This on-the-ground program not only recycles more
than 2.5 million pounds of PVC waste per year that
would otherwise be disposed of in landfills, but also
reduces contractors’ overhead waste disposal costs.
More than 60 million PVC pounds are processed
annually by AZEK partner Return Polymers.
And the environment isn’t the only one who benefits.
The program makes it easier for contractors to
advertise themselves as green builders, attract new
clients, save money and reduce their environmental
impact on the planet.
More information: AZEK Full-Circle PVC Recycling Hotter hybrid. Rheem’s ProTerra-model hybrid electric water heater beats a standard electric unit four
times over in terms of energy costs and the ability to quickly heat the water.

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