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How the Federal Infrastructure Bill Still Affects Electric Utilities in 2024

March 26, 2024

With more than a trillion dollars designated from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) starting to hit the wider economic field, HVAC contractors and the utility industry should be aware of how to cash in.

Updated Energy Standard Wins Thumbs Up From DOE

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 11, 2024

Standard 90.1-2022 marks the first time onsite generation of renewable energy systems has been incorporated as a prescriptive requirement.

Minimal Temperature Rise Can Cut Frozen Food Emissions

Study shows that higher temperatures will not compromise food safety or quality

March 6, 2024

Research suggests that moving to -15°C (5°F) for frozen foods could make a significant environmental impact with no compromise on food safety or quality.

Ted Cruz Gives DOE Furnace Rule Pushback

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 4, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is leading the charge to assist HVAC contractors in pushing back on the final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

IRA Rebate Programs Pick Up Steam

An HVAC Minute Video Update: February 26, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 26, 2024

Rebate programs associated with the Inflation Reduction Act for the purchase of high-efficiency HVAC equipment are finally picking up steam, after a near year and a half since the IRA was signed into law.

Arch Raises $6.2 million to Boost Heat Pump Adoption

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 16, 2024

Arch will use the funds to grow its engineering team and expand its customer base in the Northeast and California.

Danfoss Seeks EnVisioneer of the Year Nominees

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 15, 2024

The EnVisioneer of the Year competition is intended to promote innovation, energy efficiency, and environmental stability.

Could Subscription-Based Heat Pumps Be the Future of Electrification?

Swedish ‘Spotify of Heat Pumps’ aims to make energy-efficient HVAC technology widely affordable

Maria Taylor

February 11, 2024

Scandinavian green energy startup Aira plans to offer a 10-year service guarantee and a monthly fee that includes installation, maintenance.

A.O. Smith Water Heater Snares Good Design Award

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 9, 2024

The Good Design Awards honor products and industry leaders in design and manufacturing that have charted new directions for innovation and pushed the envelope for competitive products.

Cruz Leads Senate Effort to Shut Down Furnace Rule

Kyle Gargaro

February 5, 2024

The rule will effectively ban the sale of non-condensing gas furnaces and, according to the American Gas Association (AGA), will affect 55% of U.S. households.