Steffes Welcomes SpaceX for a Visit at our Dickinson Facility
Steffes Founder Paul Steffes recently had the opportunity to welcome Nick Owens, Starlink Sales Manager at SpaceX, to our Dickinson facility. This visit marked an exciting milestone for Steffes, as it was our first formal introduction to SpaceX and the innovative communication technologies they offer. Even with limited time, Paul ensured that Nick received an … Read More
U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak Visits Steffes Headquarters
Founder Paul Steffes and Co-President Todd Mayer had the pleasure of welcoming U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak to Steffes headquarters earlier this week. During her visit, she toured our facilities and got a firsthand look at our Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) and Oil & Gas products. This visit wasn’t Rep. Fedorchak’s first introduction to Steffes. Before … Read More
Steffes Names Industry Veteran Mike Winn as Chief Executive Officer
Steffes today named Mike Winn as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 1. Headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota, Steffes is a leading U.S. provider of steel fabrication and electrical services for a variety of diverse industries, including oil and gas, contract manufacturing and electric thermal storage. The company operates four total manufacturing facilities, … Read More
Advancing Energy Resilience Efforts in Washington, D.C.
Steffes Founder, Paul Steffes, and Co-President, Todd Mayer, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to join Keith Dennis of the Beneficial Electrification League. During their visit, they met with congressional officials and national leaders—including North Dakota native Doug Burgum, who is now serving as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The focus: advancing Thermal … Read More
Steffes Team Attends 2025 Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Expo
Members of the Steffes Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) team attended the 2025 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo in Orlando, Florida to share about our innovative products and network with leaders in the industry. The AHR Expo brings the HVACR community together to showcase the latest products and technologies, learn from industry experts, and … Read More
Rising Stars: Steffes Attends Inaugural MPower Summit, Honored with Award
Two members of the Steffes Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) team had the privilege of attending the inaugural MPower Summit in Toronto, Ontario, hosted by Steffes’s Canadian distribution partner, The Master Group. This unique event united key suppliers, customers, and The Master Group team in a dynamic environment dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Over … Read More
Collaborating to Drive Smarter Solutions for Power Utilities at Hydro Québec’s Innovation Lab
As the energy market evolves, utilities are facing increasing pressure to optimize resources and meet modern energy demands. At Steffes, we see ourselves not just as a technology provider of Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) heating systems, but also as a trusted partner offering a proven storage solution to help utilities manage and reduce peak loads … Read More
Celebrating Success: Steffes’ Top Electric Thermal Storage Stories of 2024
At Steffes, we’re proud to recognize the incredible achievements and innovations that made our Electric Thermal Storage division thrive in 2024. From attending many conferences to receiving awards, our journey this year has been marked by growth, dedication, and success. Read on to see our top electric thermal storage stories of 2024! Origin by Steffes … Read More
Steffes Execs travel to D.C. for ETS, O&G advocacy
Steffes founder Paul Steffes and Co-President Todd Mayer traveled to Washington, D.C., on May 20 – 21, 2024, where they joined more than two hundred Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) members and industry colleagues to participate in the 2024 AHRI Policy Symposium. The symposium provides AHRI members with a unique opportunity to discuss … Read More
Pilot project in Seattle shows central heat pump water heaters can act as massive hot water batteries that help reduce carbon emissions
Original article published February 15, 2023 | Joseph Wachunas for New Buildings Institute Central heat pump water heaters (CHPWHs) present a tremendous opportunity to reduce the substantial energy used in water heating and can act as giant thermal batteries. They do this by using energy to heat water during times of low grid demand and … Read More