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Glasgow Caledonian University is researching the possibility of using water stored in abandoned mines to harness geothermal energy to heat Scotland’s second largest city.

An old New England farm house has been heated with a two-pipe steam system serving plenty of sturdy cast-iron radiators. As part of an extensive renovation and insulation upgrade, the owner decides to upgrade the heat and convert the system to a high-efficiency, gas-fired condensing boiler.

On Feb. 5, The Manufacturing Institute and its STEP Ahead initiative partners recognized 122 recipients of the STEP Awards at a reception in Washington, D.C.

A custom-designed Hurst Boiler 600 BHP Biomass-Waste-Fuel Boiler/Gasifier installed as part of the University of Iowa Green Energy Initiative helped the university win an award from the American Council of Engineering Companies.

HeatLink recently hired Andrew (Andy) Morrow as product manager. He has extensive experience in product development, HVAC, controls and renewable energy sectors.

Data-logger manufacturer Onset recently added two members to its senior management team: James Towey and Michael Washkevich.

Published in affiliation with the Radiant Professionals Alliance, the 2013 Radiant Flooring Guide is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in the comfort and energy efficiency of radiant heating.

Geo-Flo Products Corp. unveils its NP Series family of nonpressurized flow centers, which uses a water column to provide the necessary suction head for the circulator pump.

Caleffi’s 5350 Series AutoFill fast fill/pressure-reducing valve maintains system pressure at a set value, automatically feeding water as required when installed on the water inlet piping in closed hydronic systems.