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Hannah Belloli - Opinion

Flip the Script — and the Manual: HVAC Training Goes AI

Embracing technology in HVAC training
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
May 8, 2025

I often dream of a world where the only technology is a rotary phone. But in reality, today’s software can have a massive positive impact — and it starts with a smartphone.


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Riding the (De)Regulation Rollercoaster

As federal priorities change under the Trump administration, states may enact stricter rules
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 5, 2025

As President Trump promises to roll back or reconsider a number of environmental and efficiency regulations, states may implement their own stricter standards. 



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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
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. 


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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

CNN Mocks a Career in HVAC

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
April 14, 2025

CNN’s Nia-Malika Henderson has a lack of respect for the HVAC industry. Here is why heating and air conditioning is important to the United States economy. 


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New ACHR NEWS Chatbot Makes Searching for HVAC Info Easier

'Ask ACHR NEWS AI' feature is like ChatGPT for HVAC
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
April 11, 2025

With our new AI chatbot, you don’t have to spend time scrolling through search results. Just type in your question, and our site will give you a quick, simple answer. 


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The Never-Ending Refrigerant Race

 Another refrigerant transition is on the horizon, but is the real problem being ignored?
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 28, 2025

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers rolled out their A2L systems, fueling debates about when — and how — the next refrigerant transition will happen. 


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Matt Jachman - Opinion

Overcoming a Heat Pump Disincentive

Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 10, 2025

Heat pumps could increase energy costs, compared to gas furnaces, for homeowners in some regions, but experts see ways around this barrier to their adoption. 


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Hannah Belloli - Opinion

How to Help Customers, Instead of Just Selling to Them

Implementing “good deeds” will make your company stand out and create lasting relationships
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
March 10, 2025

When a contractor starts helping customers by going above and beyond, outside of their job description, that’s when they can really begin to have a lasting impact.  


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Elon Musk Touts the Trades

The tech guru said electricians and plumbers are more important than political science majors
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 3, 2025

Elon Musk recently voiced his support for the trades, and TV personality Mike Rowe believes they could collaborate to highlight the excellent career opportunities available for young people. 


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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

3 Recent Trump Administration HVAC Actions Explained

Tariffs, IRA freeze, and postponed efficiency standards will affect HVAC industry
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
February 26, 2025

President Trump’s administration has made a lot of HVAC news in his first month on the job. Here is a look at what that means for HVAC contractors, distributors, and manufacturers. 


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