• Geothermal

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    The monographs contain every code change proposal submitted for the 2027 editions of the USPSHTC and USHGC.
    May 19, 2025
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    Awards from two programs will support 16 geothermal heating studies and projects to bring affordable geothermal heat to Colorado homes and buildings.
    April 14, 2025
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    International Geothermal Month was established in April 2024 as an annual public awareness and outreach effort.
    April 2, 2025
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    This week's product gallery features an alcove bathtub, tankless water heater valve kits, interchangeable work truck bodies, ultrasonic flow meters for the oil and gas industry...
    March 28, 2025
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    Enertech will consolidate its four brands into two unified brands, Enertech and GeoComfort by Enertech,
    Jan. 30, 2025
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    Actuators were slow opening with spring return.
    Confused heat pumps, angry electricians, faulty control boards—can Nelson Mechanical find a solution?
    Dec. 12, 2024
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    The USHGC and USPSHTC are produced using a consensus process accredited by the American National Standards Institute.
    Nov. 1, 2024
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    A second collection of some of the amazing hydronic jobs Nelson Mechanical Design has performed.
    Oct. 7, 2024

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    Plastics Pipe Institute
    A HDPE vault for connections of ground loop piping.
    The new technical note describes eight types of installation techniques and discusses design topics, such as the effects of borehole depth on static water column pressure.
    Sept. 12, 2024
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    A geothermal heat pump in a mechanical room.
    The partnership will engage RPA, GR and their respective members in technical activities coordination, education, advocacy, community engagement and more.
    July 23, 2024
    Sooke School District
    As more families move to Greater Victoria, the local Sooke School District built two schools for 1,200 elementary and middle school students. Remaining earth-friendly was a key goal, leading the project planners to target LEED v4 Gold certification.
    Pre-Insulated PEXa pipe meets the need for outstanding energy efficiency and fast installation.
    July 22, 2024
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    Here is a sample of some of the amazing hydronic jobs Nelson Mechanical Design has performed.
    July 14, 2024
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    Dave Sprague and Brian Nelson with heat pumps.
    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...
    June 13, 2024
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    Brian Nelson with 25-ton fluid cooler.
    When a geothermal system has problems with overheating, Nelson Mechanical Design installs the solution.
    Jan. 19, 2024
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    . The system at Edward Little High School features 110,000 ft (32,528 m) of 1/2 in. REHAU RAUPEX® O2 barrier crosslinked polyethylene (PEXa) pipe.
    System delivers comfortable and efficient radiant heating for new school building.
    Jan. 11, 2024
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    Geothermal heating and cooling system linear with ground horizontal collector.
    Diving into the “green” pool is good way to add an income stream to your shop, as well as moving the cutting edge of our trade into the 21st century.
    Dec. 15, 2023
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    Two workmen drilling a residential geothermal field.
    The collaboration brings the geothermal industry together for consistency in the approach, installation, and guidance of geothermal systems.
    Sept. 6, 2023
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    The technical committees considered public comments to amend the uniform codes in advance of the release of the 2024 editions.
    July 21, 2023
    An aerial view of Whisper Valley homes.
    Whisper Valley houses the largest geothermal infrastructure in the US, and is the first zero-energy capable master planned community in Austin.
    May 26, 2023
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    Funding will support geoexchange system at 1 Java Street, an all-electric residential development located along Brooklyn’s Greenpoint waterfront.
    March 27, 2023
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    Thermal energy networks can eliminate outdoor equipment and provide a level electric load.
    Feb. 15, 2023
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    The supply return piping running from the carriage house to the main house.
    This rescue project started with a catastrophic leak in a 20-ton geothermal system that served nine heat pumps.
    Nov. 11, 2022