We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.