Texas contractor installs hybrid tank-tankless system to meet the super-sized hot water needs of new production bakery
May 1, 2026
Three (3) Hybrid Hot commercial water heating systems (Model No.: NHH199100), manufactured by Noritz America, represented by its local sales agent, Tipton Company (Conroe, Texas), were used in this project.
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.
The new content series highlights the real people, projects and innovations shaping the trades.
March 31, 2026
The premiere episode, “After the Fires,” takes viewers to Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California, where devastating fires in January 2025 left lasting impacts on homes, businesses and communities.
Valley View Elementary School in Green Bay, Wis., upgraded its aging water heater.
January 14, 2026
By replacing a 15-year-old gas unit with A. O. Smith’s Cyclone FLEX water heater, the school increased efficiency to as much as 98% while ensuring consistent hot water for kitchens and student handwashing, and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
A dual-fuel hydronic installation near Lake Michigan demonstrates how hybrid heating systems can improve comfort and efficiency in cold climates.
October 8, 2025
By pairing an air-to-water heat pump with a high-efficiency propane boiler, contractor James Downs helped a Chicagoland homeowner cut fuel costs and reduce environmental impact — without sacrificing performance.
How an innovative HVAC system developed for the Department of Defense is helping to preserve 700-year-old artwork.
August 29, 2025
The Timken Museum of Art is proving that world-class conservation and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. By adopting Conservant Systems’ High Efficiency Dehumidification System (HEDS), the museum has slashed energy use by up to 79% and reduced fossil fuel consumption by more than 90%.
This case study covers a car wash business looking to upgrade its struggling boiler setup.
August 28, 2025
When aging boilers left A-1 Truck & Car Wash vulnerable to costly downtime, the facility turned to a scalable tankless system that delivered faster installation, greater efficiency and reliable hot water for its high-volume operations.