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    Nelson Mechanical Design

    Heat Pumps Get Us to Net Zero

    June 13, 2024
    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...
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    Rescuing a Closed-Loop Geothermal System

    Jan. 19, 2024
    When a geothermal system has problems with overheating, Nelson Mechanical Design installs the solution.
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    RAUPEX Pipe System Meets Challenge of 193 Heat Zones

    Jan. 11, 2024
    System delivers comfortable and efficient radiant heating for new school building.
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    Green Plumbing is Here to Stay

    Dec. 15, 2023
    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.
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    Two workmen drilling a residential geothermal field.

    RPA, IGSHPA Sign MoU to Advance and Promote Geothermal Heating and Cooling

    Sept. 6, 2023
    The collaboration brings the geothermal industry together for consistency in the approach, installation, and guidance of geothermal systems.
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    IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 USHGC and 2024 USPSHTC During Technical Committee Meetings

    July 21, 2023
    The technical committees considered public comments to amend the uniform codes in advance of the release of the 2024 editions.
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    The supply return piping running from the carriage house to the main house.
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    Insulated steam pipework at a geothermal power station.

    DOE Announces up to $44 Million to Advance Enhanced Geo Systems

    Aug. 18, 2022
    Funding will support research to significantly scale up US geothermal deployment, deliver clean energy to meet national climate goals.
    Valor Mechanical
    The Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative in Albert Lea, Minn., was the first radiant heating project where Taylor Bestor and his Valor Mechanical crew used rollout PEX mats.

    Rolling Out Radiant

    Aug. 17, 2022
    Minnesota radiant contractor learns a new technique for installing radiant tubing in a commercial warehouse.
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    Global Geo Heat Pumps Market Expected to Reach $19.4B by 2030

    June 3, 2022
    The growth of 7% during the period is forecast by Straits Research.
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    Dandelion Energy Signs Lease, Begins Hiring

    June 30, 2021
    The 12,000 square foot facility in Bay Shore that will serve as their first Long Island operations center.