Green

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

Highlights

Smith and Loveless

Weekly Product Gallery: Smith and Loveless, Zurn Elkay, Ariston, WaterFurnace, Ergodyne, Zircon

Aug. 1, 2024
This week's gallery highlights an above-ground wastewater pump station, a small backflow preventer, a hybrid builder heat pump, a heat pump chiller, a vented hard shell bump cap...
RMS

Collaborative Effort Helps Rainwater Harvesting Reach Pivotal Benchmark

July 26, 2024
The GSA’s acceptance of ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI rainwater standards in its mandatory design standards and performance criteria for its buildings signals positive momentum for the rainwater...

New Tool Helps with Selection and Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters

July 24, 2024
The Department of Energy aims to reduce barriers to technology adoption by providing customized, comprehensive guidance for sizing, selection, and installation.
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Radiant Professionals Alliance , Geothermal Rising Sign MoU to Advance and Promote Geothermal Energy

July 23, 2024
The partnership will engage RPA, GR and their respective members in technical activities coordination, education, advocacy, community engagement and more.
Sooke School District

Two New Schools Utilize Geo-Boosted District Heating to Attain LEED Gold

July 22, 2024
Pre-Insulated PEXa pipe meets the need for outstanding energy efficiency and fast installation.
Crescent Tool

Weekly Product Gallery: Crescent Tool, in2aqua, Watts, A. O. Smith, Oatey, Saniflo

July 19, 2024
This week's gallery highlights an adjustable wrench, a bathroom faucet collection, a plate strainer with advanced coating, a residential heat pump water heater, a shower wall ...
Nelson Mechanical Design

Heat Pumps Get Us to Net Zero

June 13, 2024
The pivot from fossil fuels to a non-carbon future presents tremendous challenges and opportunities. What will the role of mechanical contractors be? Will we fight change or embrace...

One Click LCA Launches CalGreen Tool

June 7, 2024
The new tool will help California’s construction and renovation projects comply with the new built environment regulation.

ASHRAE Applauds the National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building

June 6, 2024
The National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building will be embedded in nearly every green building certification.
Acme Engineering

Pivoting to More Efficient Energy Sources for District Heating

June 4, 2024
Advanced electrode boilers are being installed to replace outdated, inefficient fuel-burning equipment in district heating systems.