Drawing from a 400-unit retrofit project in Portland, Vidhisha Moopnar explores how creative ducting, repurposed infrastructure, and noise mitigation are key to successfully transitioning multifamily buildings to high-efficiency heat pump water heaters.

Drawing a parallel to the historic Carolina gold rush, John A. Mullen argues that Charlotte’s shift toward thermal energy networks and geothermal infrastructure is transforming buildings into energy assets and positioning the trades at the heart of the net-zero transition.

Dandelion Energy is transforming the geothermal market by pivoting to production home building and utilizing a unique leasing model that eliminates high upfront costs while slashing installation expenses by 40%.

Discover how early design advocacy and integrated engineering brought a high-efficiency vertical geothermal system to life at ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, delivering significant life-cycle savings and sustainable performance.

Discover how pairing a high-efficiency electric heat pump with a gas furnace can slash utility bills by up to 75% while ensuring reliable comfort even in the coldest climates through smart dual fuel technology.

This article explores how modular design, hydraulic separation, and advanced controls can transform geothermal systems from incremental efficiency gains into scalable, high-performance solutions for commercial and residential buildings.

The 2025 Geothermal Rising Conference marked a turning point for geothermal energy, honoring Dr. James Bose’s legacy while showcasing how heat pump innovation is powering a scalable, decarbonized future.

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.

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.