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Heat Pumps Power Ahead

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 23, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 23, 2025

A 2024 survey shows heat pump adoption is rising in the U.S., driven by greater awareness and contractor influence.

6 Million Heat Pumps By 2030? California Has a Plan.

First-of-its-kind public-private partnership a glimpse into electrification in post-IRA era

Maria Taylor

April 22, 2025

California Heat Pump Partnership has published a ‘Blueprint’ for how to scale up heat pumps, and as electrification shifts to the states, the rest of the country should take notice.

Red, White, and Renewable: Geothermal Makes the Case for Federal Investment

In the wake of 2 Trump-issued energy emergency orders, geo groups promote the technology as key to U.S. energy independence, grid relief

Maria Taylor

April 21, 2025

DOE report says mass deployment could save $300 billion in grid costs through 2050.

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Digging into Geothermal: The New Underground Frontier

New study shows where contractors are seeing the biggest costs, and ways to offset them

Dylan Kurt

April 21, 2025

Even with promises of decades of heating and cooling at a fraction of the cost, why is geo still only 1% of the market?

Bridging the Heat Pump Training Gap

Contractors’ reputations are on the line, and techs need to be ready

Dylan Kurt

April 17, 2025

To ensure performance, longevity, and profit, HVAC techs need to be properly trained on all aspects of heat pumps, or it could spell disaster for the technology and company that installed it.

How Radiant Heat Is Changing the Game for Homeowners

Homeowners are hunting down contractors that can install radiant heat

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 16, 2025

Radiant systems have become popular for their ability to deliver even, consistent warmth without the visible components of traditional heating systems.

How Residential IAQ Monitoring Leads to Customer Retention

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 15, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 15, 2025

Residential IAQ monitoring enhances trust, thus increasing customer loyalty.

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Brand Importance in the HVAC Industry

Experience tells contractors that many homeowners put the contractor’s brand first

Matt Jachman

April 15, 2025

An overwhelming majority of contractors in a recent survey said homeowners rely on them to pick equipment brands, though the homeowners perceived things somewhat differently.

Residential Cooling Showcase 2025

Manufacturers roll out new systems in time for the hot weather

Joanna R. Turpin

April 7, 2025

Every year, The ACHR NEWS introduces the latest cooling equipment available for the upcoming summer season in order to help contractors distinguish between brands.

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Do Homeowners Want Geothermal?

What is stopping homeowners from installing geothermal, and how contractors can help

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 4, 2025

A recent survey found that homeowners sorta kinda have some sort of knowledge on geothermal, and they sorta kinda are interested in installing geothermal. What is a contractor supposed to do with all this? How can they change indifference to acceptance?