The conversation around building decarbonization is changing.

For years, much of the clean energy discussion centered almost exclusively on solar photovoltaic systems and electrification. Today, architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, and policymakers are increasingly recognizing a simple reality: heating water remains one of the largest energy loads in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings.

As organizations pursue aggressive carbon reduction goals while managing rising utility costs and grid constraints, renewable thermal technologies are re-emerging as a practical, scalable solution.

At SunEarth, we are seeing this shift firsthand.

Throughout 2026, our team will be participating in several major industry events where conversations are increasingly focused on thermal energy storage, domestic hot water decarbonization, resiliency, and practical pathways to reducing building emissions.

A Growing Focus on Renewable Thermal

Building owners are looking beyond electricity generation alone and evaluating complete energy strategies.

Solar water heating and thermal storage technologies offer unique advantages:

• Reduce electrical demand associated with water heating
• Lower operating costs for commercial facilities
• Improve building resiliency
• Support decarbonization objectives
• Leverage domestically manufactured solutions that align with current federal incentives

For many facilities, water heating represents a year-round energy load. Addressing that load directly can deliver significant carbon and energy reductions without requiring additional electrical infrastructure.

Where You Can Find SunEarth in 2026

ASES SOLAR 2026

The American Solar Energy Society's annual conference continues to bring together researchers, engineers, policymakers, manufacturers, and renewable energy professionals from across North America.

This year's event provides an opportunity to advance the conversation around renewable thermal technologies and the role solar water heating can play in achieving meaningful decarbonization goals.

SunEarth will be participating in technical discussions and educational opportunities focused on renewable thermal applications and thermal energy storage.

ASPE Convention & Expo 2026

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Convention & Expo remains one of the most important gatherings for plumbing engineers, system designers, and specification professionals.

As commercial building owners face increasing pressure to reduce emissions while maintaining performance and reliability, domestic hot water systems are becoming a larger part of the engineering conversation.

SunEarth looks forward to engaging with engineers and specifiers seeking practical solutions for:

• Multifamily housing
• Hospitality
• Healthcare facilities
• Educational institutions
• Government and military projects
• Commercial and industrial applications

Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) Summit 2026

The RTC Summit has become one of the premier forums for organizations committed to accelerating renewable thermal energy deployment.

The event brings together corporate sustainability leaders, policymakers, utilities, project developers, and technology providers focused on reducing thermal energy emissions across the built environment.

As thermal decarbonization gains momentum, events like RTC are helping shape the future of heating and hot water infrastructure in North America.

The Industry Conversation Is Expanding

The future of building decarbonization is not a choice between solar electric and solar thermal technologies.

It is about deploying the right technologies for the right loads.

Electricity generation remains important, but so does addressing one of the most persistent energy demands in buildings: heating water.

As utilities face increasing demand, building owners seek cost-effective carbon reductions, and policymakers pursue practical pathways toward sustainability, solar water heating is once again becoming part of the national conversation.

SunEarth is proud to help lead that discussion through American-made renewable thermal solutions designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

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The renewable thermal conversation is growing. We're excited to be part of it.