U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited Rinnai America Corporation's manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia, to mark the Trump Administration's first 100 days of energy policy implementation. The visit emphasized the Department of Energy’s focus on consumer freedom, domestic manufacturing job protection, and energy leadership.
"President Trump was elected to bring back common sense—to get the barriers out of the way and let Americans pursue their own dreams," said Secretary Wright. "In these first 100 days, that’s exactly what we’ve started doing." Wright emphasized the impact on workers at Rinnai America, noting the challenges posed by previous regulations: "But these workers stood strong. They didn’t back down and because of their courage and hard work, we won this battle together."
Rinnai is currently the only U.S. company manufacturing non-condensing tankless water heaters. A prior rule would have effectively banned this technology, threatening to close the Griffin facility. Secretary Wright praised the swift action to stop the rule, which saved more than 200 jobs.
Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America Corporation, expressed gratitude for Secretary Wright's visit and the Department's support. "We were honored to host Secretary Wright and are grateful for the Department’s decisive actions to support American manufacturing and consumer freedom," said Windsor.
Congressman Brian Jack joined in welcoming Secretary Wright, highlighting the visit's significance. "It was an honor to welcome U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District to celebrate the repeal of a job-killing Biden regulation," said Congressman Jack.
Secretary Wright’s visit showcased the Department of Energy’s achievements, including pausing mandates that threatened jobs, promoting innovation in energy products, reducing regulatory burdens, and strengthening global energy leadership.
