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Hurry Up and Wait For IRA Rebates

Rebate programs in federal bill will likely not be available until end of the year
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 4, 2023
Nobody quite knows what the final rebate programs will look like, as they will vary from state to state.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

HVAC Contractors Need to Concentrate on the Fundamentals

It’s time to lock in on the smaller items that, a lot of times, make all the difference
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
March 31, 2023
It is time for contractors to take a good look at their businesses and get back to the fundamentals.
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What’s All The Fuss About PFAS In Refrigerants?

Look for regulation of these chemicals, which are found in many synthetic refrigerants
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 1, 2023
The latest refrigerant transition is well underway, with the 10% cut in the production of HFC refrigerants that went into effect last year. But there are growing concerns about some of the chemicals used in certain synthetic refrigerants, such as PFAS.
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Single-Use Plastics Bans are Coming for HVAC

Packaging is the target of this growing green initiative, may lead to price hikes
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
February 11, 2023
As a user of plastics in packaging materials, HVAC is getting caught up in regulations regarding single-use plastics.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

Pay Attention But Don’t See Recession Ghosts

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
February 4, 2023
As contractors embark on 2023, it is important to keep an eye on the economy without seeing a recession that is not there yet … and might not be here for a while.
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ChatGPT Could Be the ‘Write’ Choice for HVACR Contractors

The free AI language model can help improve customer service, as well as train technicians
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 31, 2023
AI is a rapidly evolving field that has the potential to revolutionize many industries, including business, healthcare, education — and HVACR.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

Sell HVAC Online Before Someone Else Does

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
January 11, 2023
Social media and HVAC, digital marketing, online sales, marketing and HVACR, HVAC contractor best practices.
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Time for HVAC Contractors to Lobby Their State Energy Offices

Some IRA tax credits/rebates will be disbursed through state agencies
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 6, 2022
The HVAC industry is pretty excited about all the tax credits and rebates that are being offered currently, so now is the time for contractors to lobby their state’s energy office to make sure that their state is applying for IRA money.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

HVAC Contracting: Whoever Has the Best People Wins

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
November 29, 2022
There is a lot that goes into being a successful HVAC contractor. However, like anything else, sometimes it is best to boil it down to the core of it: whoever has the best people wins.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

Are You a Best HVAC Contractor to Work for?

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
October 26, 2022
It is extremely hard for HVAC contractors to find quality workers. As a contractor, how do you differentiate yourself from other HVAC businesses that are also trying to fill multiple positions?
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