Energy efficiency - Articles - Page 17

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.

Uponor distribution center powered 100 percent by wind energy

April 22, 2020

In conjunction with Earth Day 2020, Uponor North America has announced that its Lakeville, Minn., distribution center now receives 100% of its electrical power from wind energy.

Voice activation, customization lead the way for smart kitchen and bath products

Manufacturers weigh in on current market trends.

Nicole Krawcke

April 15, 2020

The halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center were filled with innovative, intuitive and automated kitchen and bath products during the 2020 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show this past January.

Using technology to boost the power of parallel pumping

Technologically advanced controllers and variable speed drives help achieve maximum efficiency.

Alan Jones

April 12, 2020

Parallel pumping is an established application for improving efficiency in pumping systems with higher flows and variable load.

Bradford White earns 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award

April 6, 2020

The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award recognizes partner businesses and organizations in good standing that demonstrate superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency and ENERGY STAR.

John Siegenthaler: Flow x Pressure drop = Energy

Don’t waste it.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

February 6, 2020

Ask a heating pro about the energy used by the systems they design or install.

GROHE goes zero — Carbon-neutral production by 2020

December 23, 2019

In July, as part of the "GROHE goes ZERO" initiative, all five production plants worldwide, as well as the logistics centers in Germany, were converted to run on green electricity.

Modine low temperature hot water heater

December 11, 2019

Modine Manufacturing Co. released its new Lodronic low-temperature hot water heater, designed to provide maximum efficiency in a compact, lightweight, energy-saving format.

tekmar adds four switching relay and zone valve control models

November 26, 2019

tekmar Control Systems announced the addition of four new switching relay and zone valve control models to their existing line of zone control solutions.

Guest Editorial

Jesse Marcus: PERC study finds favorability for energy efficient homes

Gauging residential customers’ sustainability preferences uncovers opportunities for plumbers.

Jesse Marcus

August 15, 2019

A new study revealed that many residential customers — driven by cost savings and environmental impact — are placing a high priority on high-performance home projects.