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Geothermal HVAC

The Geothermal Advantage: Why the Smallest Footprint is the Biggest Opportunity

The underground infrastructure allows deployment in space-constrained areas without major surface disruption.
December 1, 2025
Jay Egg and Mimi Egg

Explore why geothermal energy—thanks to its tiny land footprint, round-the-clock reliability, and seamless integration with solar, wind and urban thermal networks—is emerging as a cornerstone of a sustainable, resilient, high-density clean-energy future.


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Demystifying Geotechnical Reports

By focusing on key sections and collaborating with the project team, engineers can mitigate risks such as high groundwater and expansive soils, ensuring safe and cost-effective designs.
December 1, 2025

Understanding geotechnical reports is essential for plumbing engineers, as groundwater, soil conditions and subsurface risks directly impact below-grade systems and require careful coordination with structural, civil and geotechnical teams to ensure reliable, damage-free designs.


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Using a New Model Specification for Ground-Source Geothermal Piping Systems

Avoid confusion and costly mistakes when specifying piping materials with PPI MS-7.
December 1, 2025
Lance MacNevin PEng

Ground-source heat pump systems depend on durable, properly specified plastic piping, and the new PPI MS-7 model specification helps engineers ensure the right materials, standards and installation practices are used for reliable, long-term geothermal performance.


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The Practical Application of Geothermal Resources

Geothermal systems can significantly improve building energy efficiency, especially in climates with balanced heating and cooling demands; proper system design and modeling help maximize sustainability.
December 1, 2025

Geothermal systems, when paired with the right climate and building programs, can turn waste heat into year-round efficiency, offering a powerful path to reduced energy use, resilience and sustainable design.


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High-efficiency Residential Water Heaters Benefit Homeowners and Contractors

Latest innovations deliver sustainability, adaptability and increased performance.
November 3, 2025

Water heaters have gone from basic to breakthrough. Today’s heat pump and tankless models deliver more hot water, lower energy costs, smart features, and longer life—bringing modern efficiency to every home.


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Green Trends

Top Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates Available Nationally

While federal incentives for heat pump water heaters end Dec. 31, there are still plenty of state and utility plans.
November 3, 2025
Joseph Wachunas and Vidhisha Moopnar

Heat pump water heaters can save families about $500 a year on energy bills, and with rebates of up to $3,000 nationwide, plus a federal tax credit of up to $2,000, there’s never been a better time to make the switch before incentives expire.


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Newsweek Names Watts One of America’s Greenest Companies

October 29, 2025

Watts has been named one of America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third consecutive year.


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Watsco Reports Record Third Quarter Gross Profit, Gross Margin and Operating Cash Flow

October 29, 2025

The company maintains a solid financial position with currently more than $640 million in cash and investments and no debt, enabling sustained investments in growth.


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USGBC-CA Launches Comprehensive Building Performance Hub

October 29, 2025

The U.S. Green Building Council California has launched the California Building Performance Hub to help accelerate energy-saving retrofits in buildings statewide.


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U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2025 Leadership Award Recipients

October 21, 2025

The annual recognition spotlights individuals and organizations at the forefront of green building movement.


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