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Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

Edward Little High School cafeteria showing a row of lunch tables and a set of sitting stairs going up to an upper level.
Radiant Comfort Report Winter 2024 Edition

193 radiant heating zones deliver efficient comfort for new school

Expert design services boost project success.
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Timothy Lovell
December 24, 2024

Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine, utilizes an efficient radiant floor heating system designed by Harriman Associates, using lower temperature water and primarily geothermal energy for a comfortable, sun-like warmth.


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Insulated pipes and pumps for a combination of radiant floor heating, domestic hot water, and solar water heating.
Codes Corner | Tom Roberts

Modernizing pipe sizing

A collaborative approach for the 21st Century.
Tom Roberts
December 10, 2024

Outdated pipe sizing standards are no longer suitable for modern multi-bathroom homes, especially post-COVID-19. The International Code Council is collaborating globally to update these standards for improved efficiency and health.


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Laying blue pipes for floor heating at the construction site.
Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

Cutting-edge hydronics technology delivers superior efficiency and comfort

Chill chaser.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
December 4, 2024

Hydronically-heated concrete floor slabs offer comfort but can be slow to warm up. A proposed solution uses a heat pump and variable-speed circulators to provide rapid heating through air handlers, ensuring quick warmth during cool days while maintaining energy efficiency.


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Professional Plumbing Engineer Viewpoints | James Dipping

Advancing sustainability in commercial plumbing systems

The industry needs to adopt more modern domestic water pipe sizing practices.
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James Dipping
November 20, 2024

Sustainability in commercial plumbing focuses on modern pipe sizing to reduce material use and Legionella risk. Efficient layouts and lower-carbon materials like PEX and recycled PVC can lower greenhouse gas emissions, while improved equipment efficiency and training help reduce operational and embodied carbon emissions.


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Kohler’s Arizona manufacturing facility receives award from U.S. Department of Energy for decarbonization project

November 7, 2024

Selected as one of 33 projects in the U.S., the funding will be matched by Kohler investment to support the Electric Boiler & Microgrid project at its manufacturing site in Casa Grande, Arizona.


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U.S. Boiler Co. hosts learning events in New England

November 5, 2024

Heating contractors attended the event to learn about high-efficiency heating equipment, including the Ambient Air-to-Water Heat Pump, Citadel commercial condensing boiler, Alta self-adaptive boiler, and the Ambient electric boiler.  


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Project Profile

Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater lowers racing legend’s home energy bills

Water heater replacement saves family up to $300 per month.
Leigh Holmes
October 17, 2024

NASCAR legend Ward Burton installed a Premier AL Smart Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater in his 1999 home, saving up to $300 monthly on electric bills. Homeowners can save 75% or more on energy costs with this unit.


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Daikin advances to final stage in US Department of Energy's Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge

October 10, 2024

This milestone follows the successful completion of multiple field tests, underscoring Daikin's commitment to product innovation in energy-efficient electric heating solutions.


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Midea showcases heat pump innovation at 2024 ENERGY STAR Products Partner Meeting

October 7, 2024

The gathering was organized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and brought together leaders in energy efficiency from across the country. 


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Renewable Heating Design | John Siegenthaler

How to extract more heat from a thermal storage tank

Higher yields.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 7, 2024

Thermal storage enhances the efficiency of renewable energy heating systems, like pellet-fired boilers and solar collectors, by storing low-cost, off-peak electrical energy for future use. It's vital for reducing energy costs and ensuring consistent heating, with auxiliary boilers providing backup when needed.



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