
Tradeswork is the official podcast of the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, and airs on the 1st and 15th of each month. We highlight the good work of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC/R contractors across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota, share our recent research and studies, and unpack advocacy issues important to our members. We also discuss in depth the career path, earning potential and continuing education requirements of skilled trade jobs. You can learn more about us at: https://rmmca.org/
Tradeswork is the official podcast of the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, and airs on the 1st and 15th of each month. We highlight the good work of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC/R contractors across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota, share our recent research and studies, and unpack advocacy issues important to our members. We also discuss in depth the career path, earning potential and continuing education requirements of skilled trade jobs. You can learn more about us at: https://rmmca.org/
Episodes

Friday May 01, 2026
A Deep Dive on Energy Issues featuring Gary Arnold and Randy Drennen
Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Gary Arnold, Director of Energy and Infrastructure for the United Association and Randy Drennen, our very Executive Director of RMMCA. The topic at hand is related to energy, decarbonization, building standards, and data centers.
Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this episode:
- What is the Climate Action Plan, and what factors are inhibiting its adoption?
- What would result in this project being more successful and/or workable?
- What is Regulation 28; what is Energize Denver; and how do they impact Building Performance Standards?
- What is the current dialog around data centers in Denver and Colorado?
- What are the myths and facts about data centers?
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For more information about the United Association, please visit their website.
For more information about Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, please visit our website.

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