While some cities have banned or attempted to ban gas-fired boilers in new buildings, other areas favor hybrid electric/gas or high efficiency gas systems as sustainable solutions.

PERC presented Lance Syrett, general manager of Ruby’s Inn with its national Energy for Everyone Hero Award for environmental stewardship.

 Propane is an ideal energy source for prime and secondary power generation because it’s a low-carbon energy option that is efficient and reliable, PERC says.

Connecticut-based Enviro Power, Inc.’s SmartWatt Boiler is an energy saving, emission reducing, drop-in replacement for the hot water portion of conventional heating systems, the first and only boiler designed to convert heat that would otherwise be lost in traditional boilers into useful electricity.

The decision to build the first CO₂-neutral ceramic production facility in Canada is a significant investment for a sustainable future for the global brand and a vital step for climate neutrality by 2045.

Manufacturers talk trends and design considerations for commercial water heating.

The benefits of indirect water heating systems are well-known throughout the industry and include system versatility and aiding in electrification to lower utility costs (if it is used in co-generation environments). Other advantages are higher operating efficiency, lower maintenance costs and longer system life.

PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sat down with longtime Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Columnist Ray Wohlfarth.

It’s officially springtime in my home state of Michigan! While I’m happy to see the cold and snow gone, this time of year is the worst for my seasonal allergies. Watery eyes, runny nose, constant sneezing — the whole nine yards. Ever since the pandemic, people give me the side eye and avoid me like the plague this time of year. I’m actually looking into getting a whole-home air purifier installed in my HVAC system.