The United States experienced extreme weather, causing fatalities, injuries and billions of dollars in damage last year. Our clean energy transition will require re-evaluating energy technologies to determine what should be funded or scrapped. 

Does an abundance of parking make cities better or worse for the inhabitants? There’s no easy answer to the question, but parking reformists encourage less parking — and less driving — in larger cities. Max Rohr looks at the history of parking lots and the debate about more vs. less spots.

BF Nagy recalls some of the energy technologies that have grown over the last year, including three projects using wastewater energy recovery to heat buildings. 

For this readers’ choice award, the winning plumbing design project will be recognized in the June issue of our magazine. 

Of the hydrogen hues, green hydrogen has the greatest possibilities in transportation. However, the industry needs more technology to make it a viable, cost-competitive fuel. Max Rohr explains the types of hydrogen fuel, focusing on green and blue hydrogen.

The International Energy Agency notes that since 2010, improvements in energy intensity have averaged 1.7% a year, saving about 10 times as much primary energy as solar and wind additions. Energy efficiency programs are one way to help accelerate our energy transition.

The federal government released details on accompanying IRA measures relating to consumer and business incentives to support building electrification. The details indicate to construction professionals that incentives are significant for the long-term commitment to decarbonize our economy. 

More homeowners are considering heat pump water heaters to lower energy costs and reduce greenhouse emissions. Read on to see how this Massachusetts home renovation used the technology to deliver consistent hot water while offering long-term savings on energy bills.

Weather and climate disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion have gutted the property insurance industry over the last four years, as well as business owners and homeowners. Max Rohr explains that some people and businesses are losing their insurance or having their premiums increased. How can the PHCP industry help?