New heat pump funding and authorization of Maryland’s Strategic Energy Investment Fund for building electrification aims to lower Marylanders’ energy bills and create jobs.
April 14, 2026
In addition to improving energy affordability and creating clean energy economy jobs in Maryland, the building electrification provisions in the Utility RELIEF Act will also support Maryland’s decarbonization goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% in the next five years and attain net-zero emissions by 2045.
Progressive Design-Build project modernizes HVAC systems at a historic learning facility.
April 9, 2026
In addition to modernizing energy infrastructure, the project supported Pierce County’s utilization goals, including a 30 percent engagement of local contractors and participation by small and minority/women-owned business enterprises.
Millinocket is near utility-scale wind turbine farms where strong winter winds can lead to over-generation of electricity, surpassing local grid demand. While it might seem intuitive to shut down some generation equipment during such times, the process is not as simple as flipping a switch.
The public review period is open through July 21, 2025.
June 16, 2025
The updated draft, available for comment through July 21, aims to bring clarity, consistency and cross-sector alignment to emissions accounting across the built environment.
This development is using wastewater to heat and cool more than 6,000 homes.
May 20, 2025
SHARC Energy’s Wastewater Energy Transfer system will power the Sen̓áḵw Energy System, making it the first private residential development in Canada to use a sewer force main for heating and cooling.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week, Plumbing & Mechanical is shining the spotlight on 10 influential women who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
Navien is launchcing several new products, such as its NPF System Furnace, NAZ Air-to-Air Heat Pumps, NAM Cased Coils, NAS Air Handlers, NAE Hydro-AC, NWP Heat Pump Water Heaters, NFB700-C Floor Standing Commercial Condensing Fire Tube Boilers, WEC Tankless Electric Water Treatment System and PeakFlow X Scale Prevention and Filtration System.
The 2025 ASHRAE Winter Conference recently brought together HVAC and refrigeration industry leaders, experts and professionals for an event focusing on key topics such as artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and workforce development.