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Embracing the Future of Energy Efficiency with the Inflation Reduction Act

September 21, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) tax credits and rebates can unlock thousands for residential homeowners looking to upgrade to energy-efficient HVAC equipment.

Rhode Island Opens its IRA Electrification Rebate Program

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

September 19, 2024

Eligible residents will be able to save up to $4,000 on an electrical panel upgrade, up to $2,500 on electrical wiring, and up to $840 on an electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven and/or an Energy Star-certified electric heat-pump clothes dryer.

Maine Now Offers IRA's Electrification Rebates

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

September 18, 2024

Maine has begun offering Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, which can help eligible homeowners install certain high-efficiency HVAC equipment and make electrical system upgrades.

The IRA’s Incentives at 2-Year Mark

Fans cheer public’s reception of residential HVAC incentives, but critics have issues with program

Matt Jachman

September 6, 2024

Those in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act’s incentives for residential building decarbonization say the numbers show they’re working, but critics fear the program is flawed.

Arizona Launches Rebate Program for HVAC Efficiency

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

August 30, 2024

HEAR is one of two Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rebate programs intended to lower energy costs and increase energy efficiency in American homes by making it cheaper to install measures such as heat pumps, electrical panels, new windows, and insulation.

California Heat Pump Partnership Aims to Scale Up Electrification of HVAC

Group plans coordinated ‘barrier-busting’ to reach 6 million electric heat pumps installed by 2030

Maria Taylor

August 5, 2024

This new private-public partnership wants to quadruple heat pump installation in California over the next 6 years.

Chicago’s Booming Geothermal Market

An HVAC Minute Video Update: July 23, 2024

Maria Taylor

July 23, 2024

According to industry experts, the market for geothermal systems in Chicago is heating up.

Wellfield at Cass Junior High School in Darien, Illinois

Market for Geothermal Systems in Third-Largest U.S. Metro Area is Heating Up, Experts Say

The Chicago Way

Matt Jachman

July 4, 2024

The Chicago area is one of the markets seeing an increased interest in geothermal systems from businesses and institutions like schools and governments.

A Slow Roll For IRA Rebates

But the program is falling into place and contractors should get ready, expert says

Matt Jachman

July 2, 2024

A marketing expert who specializes in assisting companies that boost energy efficiency in buildings told a webinar audience that contractors should get ready to use Inflation Reduction Act consumer incentives, even if the money is not yet in place.

A.O. Smith Water Heater Snares Good Design Award

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 9, 2024

The Good Design Awards honor products and industry leaders in design and manufacturing that have charted new directions for innovation and pushed the envelope for competitive products.