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Home-building surveys indicate that energy efficiency is among the most-wanted features of home buyers and that builders are responding to this demand.

Armstrong Fluid Technology integrated fire pump

February 24, 2015

Armstrong’s HSC Firepak is a compact, completely integrated fire pump.

REHAU geothermal ground-loop heat exchange systems

February 24, 2015

REHAU’s RAUGEO geothermal ground-loop heat exchange systems exchange energy with the earth to heat and cool at a fraction of the operating costs of traditional HVAC, with potential energy savings up to 70%.\

Low-temperature opportunities for duel-fuel systems

In situations like this, it makes sense to prioritize use of the lower-cost energy wherever possible.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

February 20, 2015

A unique detail for preheating domestic water.

Bosch Thermotechnology announces national geothermal awareness, educational campaign

Public consumer campaign will launch on April 24, Earth Day 2015

February 16, 2015

A dedicated website will feature information and activities relating to geothermal along with an educational video and interactive children’s activities.

Gerber Plumbing compact elongated HET (KBIS/IBS Preview)

January 27, 2015

Gerber added more compact elongated models to its Viper product line. The current bowl also is available with interchangeable tanks — 1.28 gal. per flush (HE-28-570) or 1.6 gpf (VP28-595).

WaterFurnace heat pumps and building automation (AHR Expo Preview)

January 27, 2015

WaterFurnace’s Aurora Universal Protocol Converter is designed to incorporate the advanced features, performance and controls of Aurora-based heat pumps into commercial building automation systems.