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    The latest news and information about sustainable plumbing systems, projects, and products.

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    Rinnai America Corp.

    Hydrogen-Powered Water Heating: Challenges and Opportunities

    March 25, 2024
    In this Q&A, CONTRACTOR speaks with Renee Eddy, Chief Innovation Officer for Rinnai America, about what hydrogen power means for the future.
    Mae Stevens

    University of Miami Report: Robust Building Standards Defend Against Water Scarcity

    March 21, 2024
    Findings were shared by the International Code Council at the first annual Water Conservation Summit hosted by the National Press Club.
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    Green Plumbing Innovations for Sustainable Buildings

    March 15, 2024
    Let’s explore a few of the current green plumbing innovations available.
    Honda

    Are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles in Your Future?

    March 12, 2024
    Automobile OEMs and startups research and test hydrogen fuel cells for a cleaner tomorrow.
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    WaterSense Considers Revising and Broadening Faucet Specification

    March 8, 2024
    EPA is considering lowering the maximum flow rate for private lavatory faucets to earn the WaterSense label to either 1.2 GPM or 1.0 GPM.
    Nelson Mechanical Design

    Nelson Mechanical Designs, Installs Huge Solar Radiant System

    March 8, 2024
    With 20 solar collectors and a 700-gal. storage tank, it is the largest solar hot water system on Martha's Vineyard.
    GE Appliances

    GE Appliances & Tantalus Systems Partner to Provide Energy Demand Management

    Feb. 22, 2024
    The GE Appliances EcoBalance System will work with Tantalus’ TRUSense Gateway™ to reduce peak energy usage of home appliances, HVAC and water heaters.
    Impact Housing

    Modular Construction Combats the Affordable Housing Crisis

    Feb. 20, 2024
    Impact Housing uses design expertise—including in-wall carrier systems from Geberit—to deliver thousands of new living units.
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    Durable Plumbing for a Climate-Resilient Future

    Feb. 9, 2024
    Climate change threatens plumbing’s structural integrity and functionality in several ways.
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    IAPMO, ASPE, Seattle to Host Training for Use of Water Demand Calculator in Multifamily Units

    Feb. 2, 2024
    Use of Appendix M has been optional since Seattle adopted Appendix M as part of the 2018 Seattle Plumbing Code, which is based on the UPC.