Although the first hybrid water heater patents appeared in the 1930s, these heaters really did not become widely used until 2010, when new energy-usage rules from the U.S. Department of Energy ...

The product, dubbed Solar Hybrid Water Heating V series, comes in four versions with capacities of 100 liters, 150 liters, 200 liters, and 300 liters.

Hybrid water heaters run on minimal electricity, consisting of a tank and a heat pump. They’re larger than tank water heaters, with sizes ranging from 50 to 80 gallons.

Hybrid models, as the name suggests, strive to combine the best of tank and tankless water heaters. They do this by employing two modes of operation, one for normal usage and one for high demand.

Find out if a hybrid water heater is the right option for your home nikkytok / Getty Images A hybrid water heater or heat pump water heater is a home appliance that is capable of generating ...

The Haier Hybrid water heater is now available in China at a retail price of 10,999 yuan (~$1,591). There are no global availability details yet for the product.

Phenix’s installation of the Hybrid Heat Pump is the start of a trend that is going to gain steam over the next few years. In July, the Department of Energy proposed a new efficiency standard for home ...

Heat Pump (Hybrid) Water Heater These capture heat from the air and transfer it to the water. They use about 60 percent less energy than standard electric water heaters.

The company produces energy-saving gas, electric, and hybrid water heater solutions, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency has awarded A.O. Smith its Energy Star award several ...