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Why Geothermal Is the HVAC Strategic Advantage

As the U.S. faces an acute housing shortage, geothermal heating and cooling offers builders and developers a smarter path forward.
August 3, 2026

The United States is currently facing a severe housing crunch. One recent Axios analysis found that the U.S. housing market is short 3.2 million homes, noting “there aren’t enough homes to keep up with the increase in households.”


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Green Trends

Heat Pump Water Heaters: Tons of Great Tech, but Policy Headwinds

Despite policy setbacks, rapid innovation, new manufacturers and expanding incentives made 2025 a breakout year for heat pump water heaters.
July 22, 2026
Joseph Wachunas

In just two months, the Advanced Water Initiative will be holding its next Heat Pump Water Heater, Oct. 26-29. We’ll also be releasing our annual State of the Heat Pump Water Heater Market so I thought it might be a good time to show why 2025 was a good year for heat pump water heaters.


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New Report Highlights Record Growth for Heat Pumps

July 14, 2026

The Building Decarbonization Coalition reports record adoption of electric heating in newly built homes, with heat pumps reaching their highest market share to date and continuing to outpace gas furnace shipments.


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Geothermal HVAC

Unmasking the True Cost of Thermal Energy Networks: Navigating Industry Growing Pains

Reliance on experienced consultants, real-world project management expertise and independent competitive design-build estimates will produce more accurate, market-based pricing.
July 1, 2026
Jay Egg and Mimi Egg

Thermal energy networks are gaining policy and regulatory momentum across the United States as a primary pathway for building decarbonization.


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The Future Is Now

America 250: History of Independence and Infrastructure

From local craft traditions and inconsistent practices to standardized plumbing codes and national organizations, public health and modern life depend on generations of tradespeople, engineers and code makers.
July 1, 2026
John Mullen

It’s hard to move forward toward the future without understanding our history and where we have been. In 1776, America declared its independence from England and, in doing so, defined freedom in a way the world had never known before.


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Q&A with Panama Bartholomy, Founder and Executive Director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition

California’s Heat Pump Week, a first-of-its-kind statewide campaign, brought together contractors, policymakers and consumers to accelerate electrification.
June 1, 2026
Steve Smith

Discover how California’s inaugural Heat Pump Week aligns policymakers, consumers, and contractors to accelerate electrification and reshape the competitive HVAC landscape.


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The Future is Now

The Trades Will Build the First Worlds Beyond Earth

Early off-world construction will be done largely through prefabricated, fully tested modules built on Earth and deployed/installed by robotics, with human expertise guiding remotely.
June 1, 2026
John Mullen

As space exploration shifts to long-term habitation, the success of off-world infrastructure will rely entirely on the foundational expertise and precision of the trades.


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Green Trends

4 Takeaways from the Nation’s Biggest Heat Pump Expo

Manufacturers are rapidly expanding product options to meet rising demand for affordable, low carbon heating technologies.
May 4, 2026
Joseph Wachunas

Explore the latest innovations in heat pump water heaters and air-to-water technology as manufacturers expand product lines to meet the surging demand for affordable, low-carbon heating solutions.


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Geothermal HVAC

The ‘Digital Electricity’ Revolution: Why Class 4 Wiring is the Secret Weapon for Geothermal Retrofits

This wiring dramatically reduces labor, material and retrofit costs while enabling efficient, scalable decarbonization for existing buildings and thermal energy networks.
May 4, 2026
Jay Egg and Mimi Egg

Discover how Class 4 wiring acts as a "secret weapon" for geothermal retrofits by bypassing electrical infrastructure bottlenecks to enable affordable building decarbonization.


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A Guide to Multifamily Electric Water Heating

PHCPPros working in multifamily housing face a distinct set of challenges and opportunities.
April 1, 2026

Explore the evolving landscape of multifamily electrification and learn how to navigate the space, power, and installation challenges of modern heat pump and tankless water heating solutions.


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