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How to Use Geothermal Energy to Unlock EnergyStar Certification

Qualification can lead to financial incentives, more efficient homes and a more competitive product for consumers.
May 20, 2025

Achieving EnergyStar V3.2 certification with geothermal energy is good for the home builders, homebuyers and the overall construction community.


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Electric Water Heater Sales Set New Record in 2024 While Gas Sales Decline

Electrification movement seems to be influencing the water heating market.
May 1, 2025
Joseph Wachunas

My heat pump water heater tour across America took me to a number of stops to those at the vanguard of carbon-cutting ways to heat water.


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Energy-Efficient Design and Modeling, Part 2

How energy modeling informs architectural design to lower energy usage.
April 3, 2025

SmithGroup’s Ting Cai and JB Pham discuss energy-efficient architectural design and the role of energy modeling in optimizing building load separate from HVAC systems.


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Geothermal HVAC

Thermal Energy Networks: Bridge Technology for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Five significant gatherings across various locations highlight the growing importance of geothermal technology in urban energy systems.
April 3, 2025
Jay Egg

Thermal energy network events in early 2025, including five significant gatherings across various locations, highlight the growing importance of geothermal technology in urban energy systems. 


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A Geothermal System Grows in Brooklyn

The project includes 321 vertical boreholes drilled nearly 500 feet deep, using advanced HDPE piping for efficient energy transfer.
March 3, 2025

The 1 Java Street project in NYC’s Brooklyn borough is the largest mixed-use development in New York state to incorporate a ground-source geothermal system for heating and cooling.


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Heat Pump Water Heaters Projected to Become Dominant Water Heater by End of the Decade

Changes to policies and appliance standards are projected to help sales to increase by the end of the decade.
March 3, 2025
Joseph Wachunas
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Green Ideas

CanGEA Acquired by Geothermal Rising, Soon to be Geothermal Rising Canada

This strategic acquisition aims to enhance collaboration and efficiency in the geothermal sector.
March 3, 2025
Mimi Egg

In mid-January, news emerged that Geothermal Rising, a U.S.-based organization, acquired the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association.


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The Future is Now

Fluoridation Nation

With greater understanding, we can make informed decisions about fluoride removal and ensure safe drinking water for future generations.
March 3, 2025
John Mullen

Fourth-generation plumber John A. Mullen delves into the growing trend of removing fluoride from municipal drinking water and its broader implications.


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Green Ideas

What Makes a Great Residential Heat Pump?

Prioritizing needs and understanding the unique demands of the home and climate will help provide year-round comfort.
February 3, 2025
Mimi Egg

During extreme seasons, the importance of reliable heating and cooling systems becomes evident. This column focuses on heat pumps, highlighting key factors to consider such as size, efficiency, cost and environmental impact.


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The Future Is Now

Teaching Through New Eyes

Embracing innovation with intention and thorough transparency ensures the skilled trades remain valuable, built on tradition and progress.
February 3, 2025
John Mullen

Columnist John Mullen explores the transformative impact of augmented and virtual reality on skilled trades education.


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