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As Northern Virginia’s data center boom strains power, water, and infrastructure, industry leaders are turning to district energy to transform waste heat into a scalable, low-carbon resource.

Howie McKew, Tomorrow’s Environment columnist for ES NEWS, explores the evolution of boiler technology, highlighting shifts since the 1972 energy crisis.

In an industry where downtime isn’t an option, Steam Operations Specialists (SOS) sets a high bar for boiler room staffing, blending strict credentialing and hands-on vetting.

U.S. Boiler’s new Lancaster Condensing Center of Excellence fuses state-of-the-art assembly with advanced condensing technology.

The results of these operational changes are reflected in the City of Deadwood’s publicly approved maintenance contracts. City officials attributed the reductions to improved system condition and annual cost analysis rather than reduced service. 

Forward-thinking facilities are trading steam for high-performance hot water systems: unlocking more efficient design, simpler operation, and significant cost savings, write Today's Boiler contributors.

When a bronze valve met incompatible boiler chemicals in a hospital, the result was catastrophic: widespread system failure and costly damage, all avoidable with a single review step, says John Rophael, P.E., mechanical engineer at Engineering Design & Testing Corp.