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The latest news, trends and equipment for solar hot water and geothermal heating/cooling systems.

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combined wastewater energy transfer (WET) and geothermal system

High-rise multi-family apartments to pioneer first-ever geothermal/wastewater heat recovery system

Egg Geo and SHARC Energy partner to help advance climate-friendly buildings as part of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Empire Building Challenge.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
December 20, 2022
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Two apartment buildings in the Bronx will soon get their heating, cooling and hot water from wastewater and geothermal energy. No more money down the drain, literally!


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Solar water heating systems

Solar water heating systems

Solar systems are in demand as a more affordable way to produce and store solar energy for hot water supply.
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Juan F. Gutierrez
November 22, 2022
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There is no doubt that issues with natural resources and conservation of energy will continue to make daily news headlines. The concerns around exploiting our depletable resources and sensitivity on the battered environment have led society to find alternative and better ways to use and manage the energy that is available to us, principally in the use of renewable resources such as absorbing and storing solar energy.


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Industry experts weigh in on geothermal market trends.

Geothermal — the way forward to decarbonization and electrification

Industry experts weigh in on geothermal market trends.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 16, 2022
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While it may feel like the other side of the world, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have lasting effects — including sparking the European Union’s hasty transition to energy independence. Last month, the EU announced a $300 billion roadmap to ditch Russian energy — mainly oil and gas. The EU said it would slash consumption of Russian gas by 66% by the end of the year, and break its dependence completely by 2027 by saving energy, finding alternate sources and speeding up the transition to renewables, according to ABC News.


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DOE invests $6M in geothermal heating and cooling technologies at federal facilities

June 7, 2022
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New technical assistance capacity will help the federal government lead by example in demonstrating benefits and potential of decarbonizing buildings with geothermal energy.


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RENEWABLE HEATING DESIGN

John Siegenthaler: Important differences between head and Delta-P

Fuzzy phrases
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John Siegenthaler P.E.
April 5, 2022
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This month I want to deviate a bit from a purely renewable energy topic to one that’s important across the entire spectrum of hydronics technology. It’s a topic that likely gets exercised on a daily basis in any engineering office where water-based HVAC systems are conceived.


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Whisper Valley, a master-planned community in Austin, Texas

Geothermal heat pumps: The solution for residential developments

Geothermal offers increased comfort and sustainability for environmentally conscious homeowners.
Tim Wright
March 17, 2022
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What does a looming housing shortage, a significant increase in energy prices and 52% of home buyers ready to heat and cool their homes with electricity have in common? They’re all remedied in the same way: All-geothermal residential developments.


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Hydronics technology offers versatile solutions
RENEWABLE HEATING DESIGN

John Siegenthaler: Peaking ahead

Hydronics technology offers versatile solutions for heating and cooling systems
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John Siegenthaler P.E.
February 4, 2022
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As interest and incentives build to transition space heating and domestic water heating systems away from fossil fuels and toward electricity, a somewhat predictable but only marginally quantified problem is developing. Two words describe it: Peak demand.


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energy ratings

John Siegenthaler: What you don't pay for

Understanding the alphabet soup of energy ratings.
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John Siegenthaler P.E.
January 4, 2022
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Heat pumps move heat from low-temperature sources to higher temperature loads. There are many types of heat pumps, but they all perform this basic thermodynamic mission.


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plumbing engineering

Ethan Grossman: Between a rock and a hard place

The interface between site utilities and plumbing engineering should always be given special attention.
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Ethan Grossman P.E., CPD
December 7, 2021
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Getting stuck “between a rock and a hard place” is something that happens to most all of us as we navigate through life. It’s that sinking feeling you get in your gut when you must make a tough decision. 


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 Radiators for renewables

John Siegenthaler: Radiators for renewables

How to size panel radiators for low water temperatures.
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John Siegenthaler P.E.
December 6, 2021
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Modern panel radiators are one of my favorite hydronic heat emitters. They’re easy to install, emit radiant and convective heat, and have high-quality powder coat finishes. 


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