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The White House issued policy recommendations to Congress on artificial intelligence, including suggestions that could support the HVAC industry’s role in data centers. 

The U.S. grid operates at just 53% of capacity on average. Manufacturers are teaming up to unlock the rest of its potential. 

New York’s refrigerant rules may cause supply shortages, raising costs for consumers and businesses, as industry groups push for regulatory alignment with federal standards to avoid disruptions. 

The market may be more disciplined than it was 5 years ago, but demand for HVAC companies hasn’t gone anywhere. 

Focal’s autonomous heating system continuously detects where guests are seated and warms only those areas. 

HVAC installation and repair work remain largely safe from AI, but the technology could reshape office roles inside HVAC businesses. 

With winter heating costs up about 11% and conflict in the Middle East raising heating oil prices, HVAC contractors can provide solutions to customers seeking ways to lower energy bills. 

The latest shipment report from AHRI shows a sluggish start to 2026, with everything from electrification pushes to refrigerant transitions set to affect the coming year.