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Propane and solar energy: How using both can improve sustainability and comfort

March 11, 2022

Hybrid systems that run on propane and solar can be tailored to a project’s unique needs, providing lower first costs and reduced ongoing energy costs and emissions.

ASHRAE global headquarters reaches ‘fully’ net-zero-energy milestone

October 27, 2021

PV systems such as the ASHRAE’s offer approximately 25 years of performance.

Codes Corner: An introduction to IAPMO IS 34

This comprehensive document serves as the first illustrative manual of its kind in the nation.

Taylor Costea

April 6, 2021

IAPMO has collaborated with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to produce an installation standard for solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) in residential applications.

Grundfos breaks ground on Americas Regional Center

September 18, 2020

The 45,000 square foot facility is expected to be completed during the Spring of 2021. Grundfos is currently seeking to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

First net zero energy education and research facility in Victoria

IAPMO and PICAC Narre Warren Campus

August 17, 2020

The training facility, designed for the plumbing industry, will generate all energy required to support the operation of the building on site through the incorporation of several renewable energy technologies.

Solar panels made out of beer cans?

I guess you could say these are examples of UK resourcefulness; you be the judge!

February 25, 2014

I guess you could say these are examples of UK resourcefulness; you be the judge!

Is solar the future of air conditioning?

The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating thinks so.

June 17, 2013

The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating thinks so.

Dual solar tubing with stainless-steel tubes

Flexsure’s dual solar tubing system connects supply and return lines between solar panels and a hot water storage tank.

May 17, 2013

Flexsure’s dual solar tubing system connects supply and return lines between solar panels and a hot water storage tank.

Solar Thermal Report- Spring 2013: Solar thermal resources

Guide for installers is among the tools available to contractors and engineers.

Kelly Faloon

April 26, 2013

When we began publishing Solar Installer in 2008, our intent was to educate the readers of Plumbing & Mechanical about systems that use the renewable energy source of the sun to heat water and buildings. We