BNP Media, parent company to The NEWS, annually asks readers in each of its Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and mechanical systems publications to list what they want to see more of.
Local news has not been kind to the HVAC industry. It usually involves a sting operation where the newscast invites HVAC companies out to fix broken air conditioners.
There is a new player in the geothermal industry. Originally conceived at X, Alphabet’s innovation lab, Dandelion is now an independent company offering geothermal heating and cooling systems to homeowners, starting in the Northeastern U.S.
Everyone knows the key to dominating your market is being able to separate yourself from the competition. This does not mean simply explaining to customers that you have great people. I have news for you: Every one of your competitors is preaching the same thing.
My parents will agree that during my early scholastic years, I thrived on low expectations. My work ethic had yet to be developed, much to the dismay of my parents, John and Pat Gargaro.
The federal government passed the geothermal tax credits, and HVAC manufacturers are delivering state-of-the-art, energy-efficient geothermal products.
The geothermal industry had a rough year in 2017, mostly due to an unfair marketplace set up by the government. While solar and wind continued to enjoy the renewable tax credits, geothermal was left out in the cold.
Doug Dougherty has been president and CEO of the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) since March of 2011. In that role, he became a major player in the lobbying effort to get the federal geothermal tax credits passed.
