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$169 Million in Grants to Boost Heat Pump Manufacturing

November 17, 2023

The selected projects, which have not been finalized, would be the first awards coming out of DOE’s use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase domestic production of five clean energy technologies, including electric heat pumps.

EPA Cracks Down on Illegal Imports of HFCs

The Agency is targeting importers that fail to report refrigerant shipments

Joanna R. Turpin

March 3, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reported a series of enforcement measures meant to crack down on the illegal import of HFCs.

Customer awareness and VRF adaptability.

HVAC Contractors Discuss Residential Variable Refrigerant Flow Trends

A tale of two VRF contractors

Angela D. Harris

December 9, 2019

As HVACR technology advances, contractors often find themselves navigating new learning curves on a regular basis. VRF is no exception.

The staff at Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical in Morton, Pennsylvania, dress up in work-appropriate Halloween costumes.

Holiday Fun Can Build HVAC Customer Relationships

Gifts, parties, and the art of balancing business and celebrations

Angela D. Harris

December 9, 2019

Handling the holidays successfully comes down to handling employees and customers effectively and with class.

Technology, Efficiency Spur Variable Refrigerant Flow Market Growth

Manufacturers address trends, give contractors advice

Angela D. Harris

December 9, 2019

Both commercial facilities and residential domiciles are taking advantage of heating and cooling technology at accelerated rates.

Get Ready For Walk-In Cooler And Freezer Regulations

Enforcement of Department of Energy standard takes effect in 2020

Joanna R. Turpin

December 9, 2019

The U.S. DOE will soon begin enforcing its 2017 rule that mandates minimum energy efficiency requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers.

All You Need To Know About HVAC Capillary Tubes, Part 1

Sizing these cost-effective metering devices is crucial to system performance

John Tomczyk

December 9, 2019

Most systems employing capillary tubes as metering devices do not require high-side receivers, which add to cost savings.

To Repair Or Replace Refrigeration Equipment

Contractor advice can help store owners make the right decision

Joe Marchese

December 9, 2019

If the repair will be more than 50 percent of the cost of a new system, it is generally best to replace it. However, there may be other factors.

Community Church Benefits From Unitary Variable Refrigerant Flow Retrofit

Contractor explains the ins and outs of specialized commercial project

Angela D. Harris

December 9, 2019

With over 1,000 Sunday service attendees and many church activities throughout the week, energy efficiency for the sake of cost savings was critical.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for September 2019

December 9, 2019

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

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$169 Million in Grants to Boost Heat Pump Manufacturing

EPA Cracks Down on Illegal Imports of HFCs

HVAC Contractors Discuss Residential Variable Refrigerant Flow Trends

Holiday Fun Can Build HVAC Customer Relationships

Technology, Efficiency Spur Variable Refrigerant Flow Market Growth

Get Ready For Walk-In Cooler And Freezer Regulations

All You Need To Know About HVAC Capillary Tubes, Part 1

To Repair Or Replace Refrigeration Equipment

Community Church Benefits From Unitary Variable Refrigerant Flow Retrofit

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for September 2019

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