Industry experts are telling contractors to stay informed and get involved with the new regulations that are likely to impact everyone this coming year
To adequately heat the 111 Murray Street residential skyscraper in New York, the owner sought an effective way to maintain the aesthetic of the mostly glass building without being obtrusive to its design.
His jacket was emblazoned with the logo of a manufacturer of high-performing heat pumps, but when I mentioned that we were thinking of getting one, the tech shot down the idea.
At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about what’s fueling their design of smart products and ensuring they are simpler, more integrated, and save energy and time.
Decarbonization and electrification, the refrigerant transition, and incentives were big topics among geothermal companies at the AHR Expo. Consumer education and ease of product serviceability were also discussed.
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).
While the installation of heat pumps may seem to be slowing due to inflation and rising interest rates, coupled with a confusing rollout of federal funding, they are expected to pick up speed this year.
At the AHR Expo in Chicago, we talked industry trends with the representatives of five ductless/VRF manufacturers. The refrigerant changeover was a big topic.