Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast

Dan Chudecke, Director of Business Development at Mulcahy, a Bell & Gossett manufacturer's rep, and First Vice Chair for the Membership Promotion Committee at ASHRAE, shares his unique wisdom and perspective on the ever-evolving state of the HVAC industry.

Chudecke breaks down the differences between decarbonization and electrification, discusses the industry's overall progress towards Net Zero goals, and how requests from building owners and tenants are increasingly focused on efficient systems and building design. Chudecke also provides updates from ASHRAE, his focus on training and promotion of the industry to the next generation of professionals, and more.

Learn more about Mulcahy: https://mulcahyco.com/

Mike Barnett with Texas-based Oslin Nation, a Bell & Gossett manufacturer's rep, joins the show to share his insights on the state of the HVAC industry and the critical focus on searching for and educating the next generation of industry professionals. Barnett also shares his perspective on timely industry topics such as electrification, sustainability, and the ongoing process of integrating these initiatives on a project basis.

Learn more about Oslin Nation: https://onco-tx.com/

Learn more about Bell & Gossett Manufacturer's Reps: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/brands/bell-gossett/our-manufacturers-reps/ 

Alan Jones, Xylem Senior Director of Product Management, and Mike Licastro, Xylem Training and Education Manager for Commercial Building Services and the Little Red Schoolhouse, join the show to discuss the release of their new co-authored white paper, "Building a Sustainable Future: Solving Modern Building Challenges with Hydronic Systems."

Licastro and Jones share highlights and key takeaways from the paper, which explores the value of hydronics in the HVAC industry and ongoing efforts to prioritize sustainability, decarbonization and carbon emissions. They also highlight what's coming next in the industry and discuss the history of hydronics as a solution, and why it still remains the most sustainable option for an industry projected to grow by $1.3 billion by 2025.

Jones and Licastro break down how regulations are playing a role in this growth, and the efficient products and technologies that will make a sustainable impact through smart system design.

Download the white paper, "Building a Sustainable Future: Solving Modern Building Challenges with Hydronic Systems," and learn more about Building Better here: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/brands/bell-gossett/building-better/

Dave Flinton, Xylem Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Technology and Product Management Officer, returns to Solving Water to discuss the latest Xylem initiative in the commercial buildings market, Building Better.

Led by the Bell & Gossett brand, Flinton explains the concept of Building Better and how Xylem and Bell & Gossett -- through focus areas such as sustainable product development and design, integration of digital technologies and partnerships with our manufacturer’s representatives -- are advancing hydronic solutions to drive sustainability in cities across North America.

Flinton shares how these sustainability initiatives contribute to reducing carbon footprint and maximizing handprint for commercial buildings and gives a progress update from the Xylem Innovation Labs on their goal of bringing breakthrough technologies to market faster and more.

Learn more about how Xylem and Bell & Gossett are Building Better: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/brands/bell-gossett/building-better/

The team from Pure Technologies, a Xylem brand, joins the show to discuss all things assessment services. Chris Kyea, Global Product Manager for Inline Leak Detection; Kate Zhao, Product Manager for Monitoring Solutions; Adrian Black, Director of Product Management for Assessment Services; and Eric Toffin, Global Product Manager for Inline Wall Inspection Platforms, break down pipeline management, condition assessment and the technologies helping utilities make repair decisions while keeping pipelines operational.

The team shares solutions, such as SmartBall, that help pinpoint small leaks and allow utilities and industrial customers to do more with less through inspection, data analysis and more.

Learn more about Pure Technologies: https://puretechltd.com/

Chris Thomson, Vertical Marketing Manager for Water Networks at Xylem, joins Solving Water to provide updates and highlight what's new from Sensus technologies and digital solutions for water, gas and electric customers.

Recording at WEFTEC 2022, Thomson shares application examples from customers on how digital solutions are helping water utilities connect data outside of metering, including stormwater and wastewater information, and the importance of interpreting and communicating data both within utilities and throughout the communities they serve.

Learn more: https://sensus.com/

Griffin Harrison, Product Security Leader at Xylem, joins the show to share the state of cybersecurity in the water sector. He reviews risks facing utilities and municipalities, and how preparedness through back-ups, practice of procedures and establishing partnerships can help operators get started on the path to anticipating and addressing challenges.

Learn more about Xylem's cybersecurity strategies and more: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/about-xylem/cybersecurity/

Ifetayo Venner, President of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and a Senior Vice President at Arcadis, joins host Amanda Holloway to share her ongoing journey in the water sector. Venner discusses how a background rooted in environmentalism led her to engineering and water, eventually leading to various roles within WEF.

Venner shares the importance of getting involved in the water industry and her vision for WEF as its president, including:

• Developing the next generation of water's workforce with a focus on diversity

Venner also discusses the ongoing innovation and modernization of the industry; the consistent value of storytelling and spotlighting the people and progress in water; amplifying the partnership between WEF and Xylem, and more.

Learn more about the Water Environment Federation and see how you can get involved: https://www.wef.org/

Charli Matthews, Founder & CEO of Empowering Brands, which includes Empowering Pumps & Equipment, Empowering Women in Industry, and the Empowering Industry Podcast (hosted by Matthews), sits down with Solving Water host Amanda Holloway at WEFTEC 2022 to discuss her trailblazing career, including:

• The value and need for mentorship in the water industry

Explore the Empowering Industry Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowering-industry-podcast-a-production-of/id1506945879

Learn more about Empowering Women in Industry: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/

Visit Empowering Pumps & Equipment: https://empoweringpumps.com/

Austin Alexander, Xylem Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact, joins the show to discuss a new Xylem paper released at WEFTEC 2022, Net Zero: The Race We All Win. With over 80 water and wastewater utilities already setting net-zero and climate-neutrality targets, Alexander explains the water industry's role as a leader on the frontlines of climate change, and what utilities can do today by incorporating goals and measurable targets into their planning to help begin the journey to decarbonization success.

Alexander also shares progress from the latest version of Xylem's Sustainability Report, as well as continuing partnerships with NGOs and how Xylem is making an impact around the world through Watermark, its corporate social responsibility program.

Learn more about Net Zero: The Race We All Win and read the paper: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/campaigns/net-zero/