Selling Energy Efficiency in Today’s Marketplace — AHR Chicago, January 24, 9-11 a.m.

Phc News is proud to present the brightest minds in the plumbing, heating/hydronics and mechanical industries, covering the hottest trend in the industry — Selling Energy Efficiency in Today’s Marketplace. Moderated by Ellen Rohr, industry leaders Dan Foley, John Barba, Dave Yates, Bob ‘hot rod’ Rohr and Eric Aune will lend their unique perspectives and personalities to to discuss how to integrate energy efficient products and technology into the lexicon of your business, and then how to successfully promote and sell energy efficiency, especially in today’s uncertain marketplace. From alternative energy sources to energy efficient system installations and applications, this FREE educational session will help attendees run a more “efficient” business.

The Players:

Eric Aune — Eric is the owner of Aune Plumbing LLC, Zimmerman, Minn. Eric installs and services high efficiency and high performing radiant heating systems and “green” plumbing. Eric is a contributing writer for Phc News.

John Barba — John’s practical experience includes everything from ditch digging and drain cleaning to boiler piping and PEX installing, as well as business management and contractor sales. Since 1995, John has trained more than 13,000 contractors on the fine art and subtle science of hydronic heating design and installation through highly interactive, entertaining and informative seminars. John is contractor training and trade program manager for Taco, Inc.

Dan Foley — President and owner of Foley Mechanical, Inc., Lorton, Va. Dan specializes in radiant, hydronics, steam systems, as well as mechanical systems for large custom homes. Foley is a monthly hydronics columnist for Phc News.

Ellen Rohr — Ellen is the president and founder of Bare Bones Biz, a business training and consulting company, which teaches you how to turn your big ideas into a successful business. For more than 10 years Ellen has been an industry columnist, providing “in-the-trenches” insight to which business owners can relate. Ellen is a monthly columnist for Phc News.

Bob ‘hot rod’ Rohr — Rohr has been a plumbing, radiant heat and solar contractor for more than 30 years. A long-time RPA member, Bob is manager of training and education for Caleffi North America. Hot rod is a frequent contributor to Phc News.

Dave Yates — Dave is the owner of F.W. Behler, York, Pa. Dave offers a host of options from renovating old steam systems to modern high-efficiency geothermal systems, modulating condensing boilers (water-based heating), furnaces, heat pumps — both conventional and mini-splits, and solar — both for generating hot water and/or electricity. He focuses on energy conservation, while enhancing healthy indoor environments and increased comfort.

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NSF/ANSI 350: Onsite Residential and Commercial Reuse Treatment Systems establishes criteria to improve awareness and acceptance of water reuse technologies that reduce impacts on the environment, municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, and energy costs. According to the American Water Works Association, 84 percent of residential water is used in non-drinking (non-potable) water applications such as lawn irrigation, laundry and toilet flushing. Residential and commercial builders, architects and regulators are turning to onsite wastewater reuse systems as a solution to increasing water scarcity and energy costs associated with the treatment and distribution of municipal water and wastewater.