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Here in the Santa Fe, New Mexico, area — and all across the nation, it seems — everyone wants to be “green.”

There are 2.2 million acres of scenic forest in the state of Pennsylvania, teeming with local wildlife and valuable resources. These resources — such as pure water, sustainable timber, and natural gas — need to be managed, preserved and maintained both for the habitats of plants and animals, as well as opportunities for outdoor recreation. Roughly 70,000 of those acres fall within the boundaries of Buchanan State Forest, which is named after the 15th President of the United States James Buchanan.

Sadly, it’s rare to hear about comfort and affordable housing together as one. Too often, there’s a compromise that must occur. It’s usually comfort that gives way to price and ease of installation. Yet, managers of Prairie Meadows, a Section 8 housing community in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, stood firm to make the change. Built in the 70s, the housing complex is undergoing a sweeping retrofit, aided by government funding.

Bosch is conquering the HVACR arena one equipment line at a time. This was evidenced through its broad portfolio of products on display at the 2018 AHR Expo.

Honeywell Intl. Inc. honed in on the connected home during the 2018 AHR Expo while also expanding its already broad portfolio in a number of different market segments, including hydronics, potable water systems, humidification, and IAQ.

This kit provides fast and effective flushing to remove damaging iron oxide and other non-magnetic debris from hydronic heating systems in two hours. Containing two powerful magnetic assemblies and an included drain valve, the device also heats system water and allows cleaner to remain in the system throughout the cleaning process for maximum effectiveness.

As the old saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. The same can be said of residential hydronic systems, which can be designed around numerous types of terminal units, including baseboards, radiators, air handlers, and radiant panels, to name just a few.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, heating accounts for roughly one-third of the total energy consumption in U.S. commercial buildings, with boilers supplying heat to about 33 percent of total floor space. Keeping these boilers operating at peak performance is the goal of most commercial building owners and managers, who typically want to minimize energy costs and maximize comfort.

Preventive Maintenance is Crucial for Commercial Hydronic Systems Unfortunately, many homeowners, business owners, and technicians are willing to let the boiler slide for months or even years without a proper checkup.