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Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr is a Caleffi training and education manager.

Coffee with Caleffi: Rohr revisits solar thermal

August 8, 2016

This webinar will take a look at solar thermal systems, revisiting the latest in step-by-step system design.

Renewables to the rescue?

The Sustainable Chicago 2015 Action Agenda is meant to reduce energy use, create good-paying jobs in emerging industries and create a place for healthy lifestyles.

Kelly Faloon

July 27, 2016

If you’re installing solar or geothermal systems, make sure your clients understand how.

Eye on district heating

Fracking had lowered the price of natural gas, and many Americans in the Northeast, where fuel oil has long been popular, were switching to gas.

Dan Holohan

July 25, 2016

Today’s systems use hydronics on a large scale.

Homeowners offered geothermal upgrade from WaterFurnace

July 5, 2016

From July 1 through Dec. 9, homeowners have the option of two rebate packages featuring WaterFurnace's 7 Series and 5 Series geothermal heat pumps.

Using thermal imaging to diagnose problems

Thermal camera technology can save time and money for you and your customers.

Michael French

July 5, 2016

The cost of thermal imaging cameras and the way in which they are used has changed significantly over the past decade.

Outdoor reset is the 'smart' choice

Beyond smartphones, we now have smart watches, smart thermostats and smart windows.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

June 27, 2016

It’s not sexy, but outdoor reset is still a ‘smart’ choice.

Bosch water-source heat pump

June 22, 2016

Bosch upgraded its SM Series two-stage geothermal water-source heat pump.

Viega announces training schedule for second half of 2016

June 16, 2016

Some of the major programs offered for late 2016 include press technology courses for carbon steel, copper, gas fitters and stainless steel.

ClimateMaster bought by WaterFurnace parent

May 31, 2016

LSB, ClimateMaster's parent company, sold the Climate Control Group for US $364 million.

Victaulic fire protection system fittings

May 31, 2016

Designed for fire protection systems, Victaulic's FireLock installation-ready fittings, a single-unit design solution, provide fast and easy pipe connection.