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The future of energy: How natural gas is shaping sustainable heating solutions

Electrification on track to be largest energy consumption source by 2050.
Ellie Gabel
June 18, 2025

Advancements in renewable energy are well underway, and several exciting developments are already in use. However, homes and businesses require consistent, reliable solutions today and can't wait for a full transition to sustainable power. While nonrenewable, natural gas is shaping a cleaner energy future to meet growing heating and electricity demands.


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Tankless water heater connected to recirculator.

Empower homeowners and enhance sales with properly installed tankless water heater solutions

Plumbing pros need to keep their customers informed and meet their evolving expectations.
Dongtaek Lee
November 15, 2024

Tankless water heaters can be a great option for many consumers, but they are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Their efficiency and performance vary based on individual circumstances. Homeowners should consult with a plumbing professional to explore all their water heating options.


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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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Breaking through a concrete floor.

Avoiding the pitfalls of breaking concrete with above-floor grinder pumps

Alternative plumbing solutions to fit your customers' needs.
Michael Cerna
September 25, 2024

When property owners need restroom or kitchen facilities in areas without existing plumbing, they often face the challenge of expensive and disruptive work to create below-floor drainage that usually requires breaking through concrete, which is messy, noisy, and costly. This high cost may lead clients to reconsider their projects altogether. For trade professionals, navigating concrete obstacles is just another day at the office. Yet, for others, it might be less welcome.




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17-unit, Noritz tankless water heater system at Wedgworth’s fertilizer blending facility in Lake Placid, Florida

Tankless water heaters offer reliable, cost-saving alternative for fertilizer producer

Florida fertilizer producer replaces boilers with multiple-unit tankless water heater systems
John O’Reilly
September 20, 2024

Tankless water heating technology has proven to be a great success for Wedgworth's, a custom blender of dry and liquid fertilizers for agriculture, sod, nursery, and golf-course applications in Florida.


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ASTM Standard updated for polypropylene pressure piping systems

August 29, 2024

Pressure and chlorine ratings revised.


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Overhead view of a Dunneville, Ontario dairy barn.
Project Profiles

PEXa plumbing system provides long-lasting toughness in dairy barn project

REHAU system speeds installation.
Mihai Broscatean
August 26, 2024

Dairy farming is vital for rural communities and household nutrition. Durable materials like REHAU PEXa plumbing systems are essential for dairy barn construction. Three WRC dairy barn projects feature these systems.


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Overhead view of Quiberon Peninsula with the sun setting in the background.
Project Profiles

Resort tackles corrosion on the water

GF Piping Systems’ flow meters, transmitters and corrosion-free thermoplastic butterfly valves provide sustainable solutions to resort challenges.
Katherine Bonamo
August 21, 2024

The Sofitel Quiberon resort in France offers thalassotherapy treatments using the power of the ocean to heal, with the help of sophisticated technology and corrosion-free valves from GF Piping Systems.



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IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator included in AWWA M22 Manual

July 25, 2024

AWWA M22 is a manual of water supply practices that covers the basic principles and methods of water distribution system design and operation.


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A. O. Smith's the Mechanical Marvel, the world’s first fully automated automobile frame assembly plant.

From automobiles to water heaters

A. O. Smith celebrates 150 years.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
July 22, 2024

A. O. Smith, celebrating 150 years in 2024, began in 1874 as a metal components supplier for baby carriages and bicycles. Arthur O. Smith designed a lightweight pressed steel car frame and became a major supplier to car manufacturers like Packard, Cadillac, and Ford.


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