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The Solar Water Heating and Efficiency Act will launch the nation’s largest solar water heating program, creating a $250 million fund to provide rebates to homeowners and businesses.

The Canadian Hydronics Council says it is poised to “expand the hydronics market in Canada to 15% market share over five years,” resulting in more than $100 million in new business.

Drinking water carried through plastic piping takes on odors described as “waxy plastic citrus,” “fruity” and “burning plastic” according to a recent Virginia Tech investigation.

Dave Collier, who recently joined boiler manufacturer Weil-McLain as training and technical manager for the western U.S., died suddenly on Friday in Gunnison, Colo., at the age of 51.

Viessmann Mfg. appointed Richard Corcoran as General Manager of Viessmann Mfg. Co. (U.S.) Inc. Corcoran succeeds Edwin Norstrom who retired this year after more than 16 years with the company.

GasNetworks will hold its Seventh Annual Heating Professionals Fall Conference Sept. 27 in Randolph, Mass.  The day-long conference will feature expert trainers and speakers, including PM columnist Dan Holohan, and will focus on high efficiency natural gas heating equipment and installation practices.

Lochinvar kicks off its Hot Water Solutions Tour by launching the company’s Residential Boiler Product Van. It will make its way across the country to educate the industry on the KNIGHT® modulating, condensing boiler and other high-efficiency hydronic heating products.

Nearly 1,000 heating contractors and their families attended the Burnham Blitz hospitality event at Gillette Stadium in August.

Speakers during opening day of the Radiant Panel Association’s Annual National Conference and Radiant Expo, Aug. 22-24, Hartford, Conn., underscored just how eco-friendly radiant systems can be.

A. O. Smith Water Products Co. was selected as a Partner of Choice by David Weekley Homes, the nation’s third largest privately held homebuilder.