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More Efficient Water Heaters: New Energy Standards for 2015
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More Efficient Water Heaters: New Energy Standards for 2015
July 14, 2014 | Categories: Energy Solutions, Plumbing
With new regulations from the DOE, water heaters on the market are going to be more efficient. By April 16, 2015 residential water heater manufacturers will be required to only produce water heaters that meet new Energy Factor (EF) standards as laid out in the amended National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA). Regulations currently apply…
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Safety Takes All of Us – National Safety Month 2014
June 23, 2014 | Categories: HVACR, Plumbing
Every June the National Safety Council celebrates National Safety Month! This year the slogan, “Safety: it takes all of us,” is a ringing reminder that our individual actions affect more than just us. What we do has an impact on those around us and those we care about. For the rest of this month, and…
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Greening the DC Area – Poop to Power, Measuring Energy Use
June 9, 2014 | Categories: Energy Solutions, HVACR, Plumbing
DC Water: Turning Waste into Power and Fertilizer DC Water is installing a new system to transform our area’s wastewater into electricity to partially power their plant and produce Class A organic fertilizer. The Norwegian system, Cambi, uses a process called thermal hydrolysis to achieve these goals. DC Water will reduce its Pepco bill by…
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4 Times to Invest in a Video Inspection of a Building’s Pipes
May 27, 2014 | Categories: Plumbing
Pipeline video inspections can save you money. Whether you are trying to resolve a problem or looking to make an investment in a building, a video inspection can give you the best data to make profitable decisions. A pipeline video inspection is not always necessary, but here are four occasions where it could benefit you….
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5 Signs Drain Cleaning May Be Necessary
May 20, 2014 | Categories: Plumbing
Most of the time, waste is washed down our drains effortlessly, but occasionally problems arise. Over time, waste can begin to buildup in our drains which causes clogs and, eventually, messy backups. Drain cleaning is important to keep these drain lines working properly. There are several clear signs that your drain line should be cleaned:…
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DC’s Stormwater Management Rule
April 14, 2014 | Categories: Energy Solutions, In the Industry, Plumbing
Washington, DC is calling on its citizens to help decrease the amount of stormwater runoff. The new regulations in DC require new construction and significant renovations to be responsible for including and implementing plans to store and reuse stormwater on site. With about 43 percent of the district covered with impervious surfaces, such as asphalt,…
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Running Toilet? Shut your Flapper and Catch that Leak! – Fix a Leak Week
March 17, 2014 | Categories: Energy Solutions, Plumbing
“Is your toilet running? Well you better catch it!” That may be one of the oldest jokes in the book, but it is also really true. This year, the focus of EPA’s WaterSense annual Fix a Leak Week is just that, catching leaks. There are leaks throughout homes and buildings that waste trillions of gallons…
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Water and Energy Infinitely Linked
March 4, 2014 | Categories: Energy Solutions, Plumbing
Water and energy as we know it are interdependent. We use water to generate energy and we use energy to treat and transport water. Throughout the world the demand for both of these resources is increasing but the supply is limited. Every year the United Nations celebrates World Water Day on March 22. This year,…
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Frozen Pipes: Investigating the source of the phantom chill
February 3, 2014 | Categories: Plumbing
The Washington DC area is not used to these continuous freezing temperatures. Frozen pipes are becoming common problems this year not only outside but inside buildings as well. It is important to defrost the pipe and fix any damage that resulted. And it is also important to find the source of the phantom chill that…
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What is a VFD? And why install a Variable Frequency Drive?
January 22, 2014 | Categories: Energy Solutions, HVACR, Plumbing
Overseeing a building in this competitive rental market requires you to create a comfortable environment for tenants, while closely watching the bottom line, and being environmentally responsible. It’s not always easy to meet all three of these goals with just one modification to equipment, but installing VFDs on equipment motors does just that. Take a…
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