Decarbonization | Electrification - Articles

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PHCC members meet with Legislators on Capitol Hill to make voices heard

Energy policy and workforce development among top concerns addressed.

July 11, 2025

Plumbing contractors are engaging directly with legislators to promote policies for clean water, workforce development, and resilient plumbing. Over 100 PHCC members, leaders, and industry stakeholders met in Washington from May 20–21 to support industry issues.

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Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

The Age of Deregulation? Proposed Changes to Federal Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Standards

Misty Guard

June 18, 2025

As the second Trump administration gets underway, it has taken an aggressive approach to reducing the energy efficiency and water conservation federal regulations that have been the subject of numerous United States (U.S.) rulemakings and court cases over the last few decades.

Underfloor heating installation with drain sewer hole in bathroom close up on water floor heating.

Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

Using hydronics to leverage time-of-use electrical rates

Buying low

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

May 2, 2025

As electrification reshapes the HVAC market, hydronic-based heating and cooling systems stand ready to offer many design and performance benefits. One of them is the potential for thermal storage. After all, water is one of the best materials on earth for storing sensible heat.

EPA and consumer demand call for water saving installations

Trends in water efficiency and sustainability in plumbing.

Jenni Steele

April 16, 2025

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) suggests that 70% of all counties in the U.S. may face more serious water shortages in the next 30 years. This depletion threatens to reduce stream flows, increase land subsidence, and elevate water costs for both households and industries.

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Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

The need for increased vigilance in an uncertain environment

Trump Administration actions that could affect raw materials.

Misty Guard

April 9, 2025

The second United States Trump administration embarked on a deregulatory agenda, particularly in the water, environmental, and products sectors. President Trump started the release of executive orders, memos, and presidential actions in many areas that may be of interest to contractors, engineers, and manufacturers.

Maintenance female engineer working in hydroelectric power station. Checking the condition of the power equipment, and analysing the data and results of measurements with a mobile app.

Addressing water-related challenges through advocacy and standards development

ICC joins industry-defining pledge to tackle both water scarcity and AMR.

Tom Roberts

March 24, 2025

Plumbers are vital for ensuring safe water for drinking and sanitation. Their role will become even more critical as we face new water-related challenges.

AO Smith technician shaking hands with a man standing by a heat pump water heater(HPWH).

Heat Pump Water Heaters

Training and education essential to keep up with heat pump market growth

Manufacturers offer installation and maintenance tips for contractors.

Brandon Paykamian

March 20, 2025

The heat pump water heater (HPWH) market is set to grow from nearly $100 billion in 2024 to $156.59 billion by 2030, fueled by energy efficiency regulations, rising energy costs, urbanization, and a demand for sustainable solutions.