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IAPMO USHGC and USPSHTC Code Change Monographs Now Available

April 3, 2020

All individuals anticipating an active role in the ANSI-accredited consensus development of the Uniform Codes at the Technical Committee Teleconference Meetings, May 18-19, can download the USHGC documents and the USPSHTC documents in Adobe PDF format online.

PPI Sponsors DOE's Solar Decathlon Design Challenge

March 12, 2020

The 2020 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge will take place at DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, from April 17-19.

2021 ICC Plumbing and Mechanical Codes Now Available

February 11, 2020

The updated International Plumbing Code and International Mechanical Code enhance safety and save time and resources.

Radiant Insider

Future Energy, Multifuel Options

Become the expert in your community on using renewable energy sources such as solar PV for water or space heating.

February 5, 2020

Bob "Hot Rod" Rohr

I predict a big swing in energy sources in the upcoming years. Splashed across the news on a regular basis these days is the push toward electricity as the primary energy source.

Alternative Energy

Puerto Rico: Complicated Path to Utility Recovery

The island will not need to import infrastructure to harvest more solar, wind and ocean energy.

February 3, 2020

Max Rohr

Fossil-fuel imports could provide quick relief in the wake of disasters, but they will always put Puerto Rico at the mercy of the import energy market. No import infrastructure is needed to harvest more solar, wind and ocean energy.

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Solar Thermal and Heat Pump Hot Water Hybrid

Cold climate NetZero multifamily complex

February 3, 2020

Electrification of buildings has become a policy imperative of numerous states concerned about climate change. They are implementing policies that aim to de-carbonize electricity production by greater reliance on renewable energy sources.

Solar Solutions

‘Solar-Only’ Hydronic Heating in Buildings

Intermittent occupancy patterns give solar hydronic combisystems a chance to conserve energy and save money.

February 3, 2020

Bristol Stickney

A simple solar domestic water heater can easily be switched into solar-only mode by turning off the conventional (backup) heat source.

Solar Solutions

10 reasons for choosing solar heat

Why solar hydronic heating in buildings is more practical, reliable.

November 4, 2019

Bristol Stickney

Using what I call the “New Standard” in solar/hydronic strategy, our solar-heated building installations are now faster to design and easier install.

IAPMO Solicits Public Comments for 2021 USHGC, USPSHTC

October 10, 2019

Each comment must include one recommendation of the following: accept as submitted, accept as modified, or reject.

Industry Gathers for Wetstock 2019

September 23, 2019

Throughout the event, attendees gathered at different tables to discuss various topics including radiant heating and controls, geothermal, solar, indoor air quality, innovative construction, hiring and training, making steam heating more efficient, tricks of the trade, the future of the industry, and more.