Stiebel Eltron helps support

Twenty teams have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to compete in the 2007 Solar Decathlon. The teams, from colleges and universities around the globe, participate in an unparalleled solar competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered home. In fall 2007, the teams transport their solar houses to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where they form a solar village.

The teams compete in 10 contests to determine an overall winner. Using only energy from the sun, the teams generate enough electricity to run a modern household. With an eye on energy efficiency, the students carefully choose the systems, products, and appliances used in their houses.

Stiebel Eltron is proud to support the University of Cincinnati's team. The University's School of Architecture is the first and only university from Ohio to compete in the Solar Decathlon. Stiebel Eltron will be donating a DHC-E 10 tankless electric water heater to be used as part of the solar thermal hot water system the team is creating.

We are excited to help support the University of Cincinnati and wish them and all the teams the best of luck in the competition! The knowledge that these students gain today lays a foundation for tomorrow's next generation of solar technologies.

Mini™ Tankless: featured green product in L.A. Times

Our new Mini™ tankless on-demand water heater was very well received at the recent International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida this past February.

It generated lots of excitement and questions from industry professionals and the media alike. The Mini™ caught the eye of one L.A. Times reporter who was doing a feature about the multitude of new "green" products at the show. It was one of three products chosen for the article. Thanks for a great write-up ! The relavent excerpt follows below:

Mini On-Demand Water Heater

"Where is it written that hot water must be heated and then stored 24/7 in a big tank that needs a whole closet to itself? Those days are fast fading. On-demand systems, about the size of a breadbox, use electric or gas to heat water at the moment you need it and are increasingly replacing tank-storage systems. Now, German manufacturer Stiebel Eltron has taken the concept one step further with its new mini on-demand electric water heater, which is pretty cute at about 7 inches square and 3 inches deep. Though not big enough to fill a large tub with any efficiency, the new mini could provide hot water for a guest-bath sink or a wash-up area you've been considering for the garden shed. Stiebel Eltron's whole-house electric on-demand heaters are available online for about $400 with free shipping*; the mini costs less than $200. For more information, go to http://www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com , or call (800) 582-8423."

New Stiebel Eltron website !

We are pleased to announce our newly redesigned Stiebel Eltron website !
All the original content of the previous website and more can be found on our new site.

Our purpose and goal in redesigning the website is to offer our customers quicker and easier access to the information they need.

New to the site is a Trade Shows section that gives details about upcoming trade shows at which Stiebel Eltron will be exhibiting.

If you have suggestions on how to improve the user experience here, we would be interested to hear from you.

Stiebel Eltron's new North American headquarters is now solar powered too !

Stiebel Eltron is known for creating high quality products with a focus on the environment. So it’s no surprise that our commitment to the earth extends beyond our product line and into the way we do business every day.

Now that we are settled into our new location, it is time add more green to our building - besides the awnings !

As of November 2006, a 4.5 kW photovoltaic solar system will be supplying about 25% of the electricity used in our offices and warehouse. This is the second installation of this type that Stiebel Eltron has undertaken. A similar system is still in use at our previous headquarters.

A photovoltaic (PV) system converts sunlight directly into electricity without any pollution or noise.

The supply of electricity from a PV system substitutes the electricity obtained from conventional sources such as oil, coal, gas, nuclear etc.

The system at the Stiebel Eltron facility is grid connected. It is able to supply electricity to the electrical grid when consumption is low in the building on weekends and holidays.

Stiebel Eltron manufactures solar thermal systems that can be used to provide water heating and space heating for homes and businesses.

The following links are available for more information on the Stiebel Eltron SOL 25 PLUS flat plate solar collector and the SBB storage tanks for solar applications.

Please contact us if you want more information on solar water and space heating.

Announcing the new Mini™ series
tankless electric water heaters !

Stiebel Eltron is pleased to announce our newest line of tankless point-of-use water heaters - the Mini™ series.

Just like our best-selling DHC series, the Mini™ has the same durability and reliability synonymous with the Stiebel Eltron name.

There are three versions available including a 3 kW, 4 kW, and 6 kW model. And at only 7.5" wide, 6.5" tall, and 3.25" deep, the Mini™ makes it easy to put hot water right where you need it - at the sink !

The Mini™ is great for commercial applications, for schools, or anywhere hot water is needed right at the source. This little giant will save on up front installation costs, and energy costs over time. Small package = big savings !

If you would like to learn more about the Mini™, please don't hesitate to contact us or visit the Mini™'s product page for more complete information.

New SHC 2.5 Mini Tank !

Just like its big brother the SHC 4, the new SHC 2.5 makes it incredibly easy to have hot water right at the point-of-use.

No hard wiring is necessary. Simply plug the SHC 2.5 into any 110v wall outlet. Installation is quick and simple since no electrician is necessary.

If you don't need lots of hot water, why take up the space and use the energy to keep a full size hot water tank when 2.5 gallons will do?

Take advantage of the SHC's quick 30 minute complete recovery time so you'll have just the right amount of hot water when you need it.

For further information on the SHC 2.5 please contact us or visit its product page.

New Indirectly Fired Water Heaters !

Using the same proven technology in our SB and SBB Plus series of solar storage tanks, our new line of Indirectly Fired Water Heaters can integrate seamlessly into any existing hydronic heating system.

These tanks feature either one or two large heat exchangers to accomodate a wide variety of applications. Ceramic lining plus 3" of insulation ensure that standby heat loss is minimized.

Why have a second heat source for your hot water when your hydronic boiler is ready to go? Depending on your boiler, recovery time can be anywhere from two to four times faster than a comparable tank-type water heater.

Get hot water faster, and save money all year long with a super-efficient Stiebel Eltron indirectly fired water heater !

For more information on indirectly fired water heaters, please contact us or visit the product page.

Our solar division is shining !

Our solar sales are continuing to increase rapidly. So, in order to accomodate our customers and the ever-growing demand for our products, Stiebel Eltron has purchased a second building in West Hatfield, MA.

This building will be the new home of the Solar & Alternative Energy Center !

Located next door at 15 West Street in West Hatfield, MA the Solar & Alternative Energy Center will house our solar offices, a new warehouse dedicated to solar products, and in the near future a solar showroom as well.

WE'RE MOVING

To better serve our customer's needs, we will be relocating the Stiebel Eltron distribution facility to a newer and larger building in West Hatfield, Massachusetts. The new building is 14 miles north of our current location. The offices will be operational in the new facility on September 27, 2005 with the warehouse moving about two weeks after that.

New Address:

17 West Street

West Hatfield, MA 01088

New SHC Mini-Tank Water Heater

Our new Stiebel Eltron SHC 4 point-of-use tank type water heater will be ready to ship from our warehouse on April 05. This unit has a small storage tank with 4 GAL (15L) capacity. The SHC 4 has a welded steel tank with glass lining and a sacrificial anode rod. The housing is very attractively designed white plastic that will not rust.

The unit has a 110-120V 1200W heating element and a cord that can be plugged into any regular AC outlet. No 208/240V or hardwiring is necessary.

The SHC 4 will be shipped with a P&T valve. The pricing and warranty will be competitive with other units on the market. This is a high quality product with a very good life expectancy.

We are also working on a 2.5 GAL unit of a very similar design which will follow later.

Stiebel Eltron's North American headquarters is now solar powered !

Since August of 2004, a 5.4 kW photovoltaic solar system has been supplying about 40% of the electricity used in our offices and warehouse. A photovoltaic (PV) system converts sunlight directly into electricity without any pollution or noise.

The supply of electricity from a PV system substitutes the electricity obtained from conventional sources such as oil, coal, gas, nuclear etc.

The system at the Stiebel Eltron facility is grid connected. It is able to supply electricity to the electrical grid when consumption is low in the building on weekends and holidays.

Stiebel Eltron manufactures solar thermal systems that can be used to provide water heating and space heating for homes and businesses.

The following links are available for more information on the Stiebel Eltron SOL 25 Plus flat plate solar collector and the SBB storage tanks for solar applications.

Please contact us if you want more information on solar water and space heating.