Alternative Energy

Who Will Take Care of Hydronic Systems?

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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Top 10 Inventions In Modern History

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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Inverter-Driven Microgrids

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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Clean Energy for Our Climate Emergency

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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SHARC Energy and Subterra Renewables Partner to Deliver $200M in Thermal Energy Solutions

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:10:00 -0400

By combining SHARC Energy’s innovative WET technology with Subterra’s geothermal exchange systems, the partnership aims to bring unparalleled solutions to the market, capturing a greater share for both companies.

International Code Council and CSA Group Release Updated Rainwater Harvesting Systems Standard

星期五,2023年4月21日14:19:00 -0400

The latest edition of the standard includes guidance on residential and commercial systems that help to conserve a community’s water supply.

Women in Geothermal: An Industry for All

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

WING promotes women’s education, professional development and advancement in the geothermal community. Kristy Egg describes how the group has helped her recognize and celebrate the industry knowledge she has accumulated in 25 years.

New Islands

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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Spring Awakening

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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Venice, Italy: An Occasionally Walled City

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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New Materials and Modern Thinkers

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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Residential Fusion

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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The World Needs a Retrofit

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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When Does Aquifer Thermal Energy Transfer Work Best?

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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Wet-Bulb Watch

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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Emissions-Free in ‘23

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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How Fast Should We Move Away from Fossil-Fuel Dependency?

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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The Atlantic Attains LEED GOLD

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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The Big Blue Upcycle

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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Survival Tech for Extreme Weather

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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PHCPPros Behind the Wall Podcast: Welcoming Max Rohr

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:34:21 -0500

We're thrilled to kick off a new season of the PHCPPros Behind the Wall podcast by interviewing our new host, PHC News Columnist and Caleffi Education and Industry Engagement Manager Max Rohr.

Aura Installs SHARC Energy Wastewater Energy Transfer System to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:50:00 -0400

The company's PIRANHA T15 WET system will be installed in Aura's 21 slope-side residences, powered 100% by renewable energy resources within the residential building.

USGBC Announces Updates to LEED v4 to Better Address Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:16:00 -0400

The changes will elevate LEED v4’s requirements for energy performance closer to those of LEED v4.1.

The Anthropause

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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Enough Room for All in the Geothermal Sandbox

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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The World in 2035

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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America Goes Green

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

As Congress passes green energy legislation, the Seattle Kraken’s Climate Pledge Arena showcases many of the technologies that can be used to reduce carbon emissions and recycle as much as possible in a large sports arena.

Heatflation

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:25:11 -0400

Drought and the war in Ukraine are major disruptions to the world’s wheat supply. And livestock is feeling the heat as they struggle to gain weight. Water conservation is one answer to the drought situation, but many areas of the United States don’t have the incentive to curtail water use.

DOE Finds 2021 IECC Commercial Provisions Provide Significant Energy and Cost Savings

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:51:00 -0400

Site energy use, carbon emissions and costs have improved by more than 10 percent with the 2021 edition of IECC.

U.S. Green Building Council Celebrates World Green Building Week

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:53:00 -0400

The annual campaign will spotlight people at the heart of green buildings.