Residential driveway Snow-melt uses Creatherm S45 panels

“I would highly recommend Creatherm to others. I’m an industrial electrical and mechanical contractor, and have used Creatherm for multiple slab heating projects. It is easy to work with — one man can carry bundles around, place and install barrier PEX into the formed channels, saving man hours over other brands requiring additional manpower. It’s […]

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DOE Funding Available for Energy-Efficient Radiant Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy has just released a guide on funding energy-efficiency, water-efficiency and clean-energy projects. The guide, titled “Federal Finance Facilities Available for Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Clean Energy Deployment,” can be downloaded here. As the document states, “This guide provides a snapshot of the federal finance facilities available.” The 60-page list covers […]

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Mark Eatherton joins RPA as Technical Director

This is good news not only for the RPA, but for the entire industry. Mark is a 36-year veteran of the radiant/hydronic industry and an RPA member since 1995. He recently served the industry as an expert witness and consultant, but said the opportunity to help develop the first radiant code convinced him to accept […]

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RPA Calls for System Design Showcase Competition Entries

The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) is now accepting entries for its System Design Showcase 2012 competition, an exceptional way for designers and contractors to demonstrate their creativity and finesse in design and competence in installation before their peers in the radiant and hydronic industry. The deadline to submit a completed application, including typewritten description, photos […]

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IAPMO Appoints RPA Board of Directors

The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) board of directors has new officers as appointed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) board of directors. These new officers, along with seven directors at large, will ensure that the purpose of the RPA continually remains current, relevant and on-course to meet the ongoing goals and […]

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Michael Geagan Hired as RPA Director of Technical Services

Mokena, Ill. (April 11, 2012) – Michael Geagan has been hired to serve as the new Director of Technical Services for the Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA). A 36-year veteran of the plumbing and radiant/hydronic industries, Geagan will represent the RPA’s unique industry expertise as its public technical voice. As owner/operator of Illinois-based Tri-City Plumbing, Geagan […]

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RPA & HIA Complete Merger

The Hydronics Industry Alliance (HIA) and the Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) have completed their previously announced intent to merge and have started a joint marketing campaign to promote hydronic heating to consumers. As of January 2011, the combined knowledge and expertise of the new organization will be available by going to www.myhomeheating.org or www.radiantpanelassociation.org. Consumers, […]

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