Trends show the market for solar combisystems — systems that provide both domestic water and space heating — has potential to expand. An estimated 42,000 of these systems are installed in the United States, and the market is growing slowly.

In the ground beneath the Honda Smart Home’s backyard, eight 20-ft. deep boreholes allow a geothermal heat pump to heat and cool the home’s floors and ceiling throughout the year.

Water quality, water conservation and energy-efficient heating technologies take the stage at the annual trade show in Beijing.

The borough wants geothermal heating, not boilers, in New York City Housing Authority homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

The “Ground Source Heat Pumps State of the Art: Design, Performance and Research” track addresses all aspects of design that lead to optimally performing systems while avoiding common pitfalls that lead to poorly performing systems. The track was organized by ASHRAE, the National Ground Water Association, the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association and the Geothermal Exchange Organization.

United Kingdom-based Viridian Solar unveiled its Pod solar device March 4 at this year’s Ecobuild in the UK.

The education program includes something for everyone with both managerial and technical classes. The Road Show will include four mini-sessions in the Professional Service Manager’s Academy curriculum, which delve into the inner workings of a business and tackle topics such as financial analysis, management and human resources.

When considering geothermal heating and cooling, do your homework.

BNP Plumbing Group Hydronics Editor and PM columnist John Siegenthaler talks wood-fired boilers and other renewable energy sources at two events in April.