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Alternative Energy

Residential Fusion

A way-too-early boiler review.
February 3, 2023
Max Rohr

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory created a fusion reaction producing 1.5 times more energy than it required to start. Read on to learn about possible residential use in the future.


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The Future Is Now

The World Needs a Retrofit

We can make history by helping retrofit buildings with systems that increase their value while allowing us to breathe cleaner air.
February 3, 2023
BF Nagy

Contractors and engineers will be on the front lines of the decarbonization and electrification efforts. Start educating yourself today to help build the structures of tomorrow.


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Geothermal HVAC

When Does Aquifer Thermal Energy Transfer Work Best?

The system pumps water from an abundant aquifer and runs that earth-temperature water through exchangers in the mechanical room.
February 3, 2023
Jay Egg

This column relates some of the caveats and facilitates the protection of groundwater resources while ensuring the optimal performance of an aquifer thermal energy transfer system.  


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Alternative Energy

Wet-Bulb Watch

How to survive 95 degrees.
January 6, 2023
Max Rohr

Our warming world definitely impacts weather and the environment, but what about the impact on humans? Read on to learn the relationship between wet-bulb temperatures, humidity and our ability to cool ourselves by sweating.


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The Future is Now

Emissions-Free in ‘23

It seems as if more construction professionals and industry organizations understand the need to quickly shift to low-emission buildings.
January 6, 2023
BF Nagy

As energy-efficient technologies such as heat pumps, rooftop solar and home batteries, and electric vehicle sales are increasing, it seems that more U.S. consumers are supporting decarbonization initiatives.


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Code Classroom

How Fast Should We Move Away from Fossil-Fuel Dependency?

I suggest we make reductions at a steady and controlled pace so we don’t go so fast that we miss the sharp turn and go over the cliff
January 6, 2023
Ron George

With people moving full-speed ahead on decarbonization and electrification of our building stock, not enough consideration has been given to the electric grid’s capacity.


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Green

The Atlantic Attains LEED GOLD

Integrated Piping System, installed at Philadelphia’s The Atlantic, is a hydronic system that uses the DHW hot and cold piping to provide four-pipe HVAC performance at a dramatically lower cost.
December 5, 2022
Dan Vastyan

Integrated Piping System, installed at Philadelphia’s The Atlantic, is a hydronic system that uses the DHW hot and cold piping to provide four-pipe HVAC performance at a dramatically lower cost.  


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Alternative Energy

The Big Blue Upcycle

Using a raw material you are tripping over.
December 5, 2022
Max Rohr

Recycling the disposable masks that were ubiquitous during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic may seem odd, but they are blowing down our streets, filling our landfills and polluting our water. Read on to discover some unusual ways entrepreneurs are upcycling these materials. 


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The Future Is Now

Survival Tech for Extreme Weather

Florida’s Babcock Ranch is a beacon for resiliency as it survives Hurricane Ian with almost no damage and no loss of electricity or water.
December 5, 2022
BF Nagy

Climate change is increasing the instances of destructive weather events, but a focus on resiliency and renewable energy can mitigate the loss of life and life-giving substances: food, drinkable water and breathable air. Read on to discover how Florida’s Babcock Ranch is a beacon for resiliency.


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PHCPPros Behind the Wall Podcast: Welcoming Max Rohr

November 17, 2022
We're thrilled to kick off a new season of the PHCPPros Behind the Wall podcast by interviewing our new host, PHC News Columnist and Caleffi Education and Industry Engagement Manager Max Rohr.
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