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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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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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Geothermal HVAC

The Billion-Gallon Opportunity: How Geothermal Exchange Can Solve the Refinery Water Crisis

With financial incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act, this technology not only mitigates environmental and operational risks but also creates opportunities for refineries to become community energy assets.
November 3, 2025
Jay Egg and Mimi Egg

As refineries confront mounting heat and water challenges, geothermal exchange is emerging as a game-changing solution that can slash water use, boost resiliency and turn industrial waste heat into a valuable community asset.



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Healthcare Facilities And Sustainability: An Exercise in Striking the Right Balance

Contractors can still find ways to offer hospitals access to more energy in emergencies while regularly using less.
October 1, 2025

From energy recovery wheels to pandemic-ready HVAC and precision scheduling on active sites, this healthcare expansion showcases how innovation and teamwork keep critical facilities safe, efficient, and future-ready.


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Green Ideas

Hyperscale Data Centers: The Powerhouses of Modern Computing

Technology advancements are driving sustainability in the industry while addressing the growing demand for data and complex computational tasks.
October 1, 2025
Mimi Egg

Hyperscale data centers are getting smarter, greener, and cooler—literally—thanks to innovations like immersion cooling and geothermal tech that are reshaping the future of sustainable computing.


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Industrial Info Delves Into LNG Project Spending

North America is witnessing significant growth in liquefied natural gas production, with the United States leading global exports and major projects concentrated along the Gulf Coast.
October 1, 2025

With $426 billion in LNG projects underway and U.S. exports poised to double by 2030, North America is cementing its role as a global LNG powerhouse amid shifting markets, geopolitical pressure, and ambitious infrastructure expansion.



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Simplifying the Design of Ground Heat Exchangers for Ground Source Heat Pumps, Part 2

Optimizing GHEX design enhances control, reliability and efficiency under all load conditions.
October 1, 2025
Albert Wallace

In Part Two of his deep dive into geothermal design, Albert Wallace explores a modular, patented ground heat exchanger (GHEX) system architecture that balances cost, reliability, and energy efficiency.


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