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November 2024

Volume: 52
Edition: 11

We’ve got a great line-up in this month’s issue, which includes two annual features. Our sixth annual Generation PHCP feature highlights 16 young professionals in the industry. We also highlight feedback from water heater manufacturers on the latest industry trends in our annual Water Heater Report.

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Feature

2024 Water Heater Report

Water heater manufacturers continue to minimize energy consumption while improving the performance of their products.
November 7, 2024
Water heater manufacturers continue to minimize energy consumption while improving the performance of their products.


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Feature

Generation PHCP Class of 2024

Spotlighting the new trailblazers in plumbing, heating, cooling and piping.
November 1, 2024
Nicole Meyer
Join us as we celebrate 16 exemplary individuals for keeping the PHCP community burning bright.


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Geothermal HVAC

Electricity or Thermal Energy?

TENs make it possible to significantly reduce electrical demand and level of electricity consumption year-round.
November 1, 2024
Jay Egg

Decarbonizing buildings and industry is crucial for reducing global energy consumption, predominantly in the form of heat. Thermal energy storage plays a significant role in this process by reducing reliance on electrical energy and batteries. Thermal energy networks that connect multiple buildings into a shared energy network can significantly reduce electrical demand and consumption.


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The Future Is Now

Liquid-Cooled Data: Balancing Innovation and Sustainability

It is the simplest and most elegant solution to a carbon-neutral future.
November 1, 2024
John Mullen

Today’s data storage centers require considerable amounts of additional energy. Air-cooled systems have been the norm for data storage; however, liquid-cooled systems can handle greater internal heat displacement. This makes them ideal for energy-hungry AI tasks and preserving electricity.


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FPE Corner

Fire Protection for Parking Garages

Engineers should recognize that technology travels much faster than prescriptive codes and standards, and design accordingly.
November 1, 2024

Fire hazards in parking garages are evolving, particularly with the introduction of hybrid and electric vehicles. However, most involve vehicles with internal combustion engines. This column proposes alternative design criteria for garage fire protection systems.


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Code Classroom

What is the Pro Codes Bill?

The proposed federal law ensures that model technical codes or product standards do not lose their copyright protections.
November 1, 2024
Ron George

The proposed federal legislation addresses copyright concerns by ensuring that model technical codes or product standards do not lose their copyright protections when they are incorporated by reference into a law. It aims to balance the interests of the standards development organizations with the public’s need for access to the laws they must follow.


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