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Hydraulic Institute launches free Pump Savings Calculator

September 30, 2020

Free to all as a downloadable work tool, the Pump Savings Calculator factors the impacts of potential energy savings, based on the HI Energy Rating, alongside other variables, such as initial cost, installation, maintenance, etc.

Hydraulic Institute expands access to pump system training resources

July 28, 2020

Companies can subscribe to the platform as a general planning resource or utilize the webinars and other tools for the training, development or on-boarding of its professionals.

Grundfos’ Jim Swetye named to board of Hydraulic Institute

May 7, 2020

As vice president of education, Swetye is responsible for leading educational initiatives within the Hydraulic Institute.

The Hydraulic Institute’s Energy Rating Program database hits 9,400 products

May 1, 2020

HI launched its Energy Rating Program in 2018 to make it easy for manufacturers and distributors to communicate energy efficiency, support power utilities in the development and operation of energy efficiency programs and help end users identify pumps that offer energy and cost-saving benefits.

Hydraulic Institute announces 2018-19 Board of Directors

New leadership takes over during HI Annual Conference in Phoenix

April 7, 2018

Three new members have joined the Board of Directors for three-year terms.

Hydraulic Institute adds new manager, director

New staff will support growth in the technical and marketing departments

November 8, 2017

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) continues to develop a robust portfolio supporting pump system efficiency.

HI launches Pump Systems Assessment Professionals (PSAP) certification program

Program supports industry-wide need for increased reliability, energy efficiency in pumping systems

October 11, 2017

Pumping systems account for more than 40% of industrial energy usage.

HI Announces HI Board of Directors and Officers for 2017-2018

HI announces Board of Directors and Officers for 2017-2018

May 15, 2017

Taco Comfort Solutions CEO John H. White Jr. took over as HI chairman and SPP Pumps President John Kahren was elected HI president, each for a two-year term.

HI launches Pump Energy Index Calculator for DOE-regulated pumps

April 28, 2017

Two tools will help manufacturer’s determine their pumps’ PEI according to DOE Regulations.

HI creates new rating label for pumps

The ER Label verifies product efficiency performance through certifications

April 24, 2017

The program will accelerate the adoption of more efficient pumping systems into the marketplace and contribute towards broad-based energy savings for end-users in commercial and industrial sectors including agriculture and building services.