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Incentive Programs Adopt HI's Energy Rating System

December 11, 2023

The Hydraulic Institute's Energy Rating program provides energy-efficiency program administrators with a way to encourage adoption of more efficient technology.

The Pros and Cons of Sharing Heat Pump Tax Credit Incentives with Homeowners

Ultimately, if you’re not talking with your customers about available incentives, you are doing homeowners a disservice

Nicholas Orth

October 10, 2023

Promoting incentives to homeowners — when it’s not a promotion you’re offering — can have risk written all over it.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVAC Electrification Trends

Catch up with industry trends in the latest episode of the NEWSMakers Podcast

Kyle Gargaro

August 5, 2023

Goncalo Costa from Bosch walks us through the electrification trend in HVAC including the government incentives for those products.

What Does the Inflation Reduction Act Mean to Your HVACR Customers?

The perception that heat pumps don’t work in cold climates is not accurate

Nicholas Orth

June 6, 2023

The IRA incentivizes high-efficiency replacements and encourages the move to electrification, which is simply replacing fossil fuel systems with an alternative, electric heat source.

Dual Fuel Heat Pumps: By the Numbers

Here are a few numbers for contractors to keep in mind when navigating conversations about dual fuel heat pumps

Hannah Belloli-Oster

May 1, 2023

Contractors need to keep a few key numbers in mind when it comes to the incentives and energy savings dual fuel heat systems can provide them and their customers.

The IRA’s ‘Transformative’ Incentives

Contractors urged to market consumer tax credits while rebate plan is worked out

Matt Jachman

April 9, 2023

Nearly $9 billion in federal rebate money is eye-catching but months away. Experts say the Inflation Reduction Act’s enhanced tax credits, for consumers and contractors, are the best bets now.

Refrigerant Transition is Top of Mind at AHR Expo

Panel discussion covered the new efficiency standards, labor shortages, and supply chain issues as well

Joanna R. Turpin

February 26, 2023

At the AHR Expo, a panel of HVACR industry experts discussed the refrigerant transition and supply chain issues, as well as the labor shortage and the new efficiency standard.

OEMs Expect IRA to Boost Sales in 2023

However, inflation, rising interest rates, and a possible recession could dampen growth

Joanna R. Turpin

February 20, 2023

The last two years have been very good for the HVAC industry, thanks to robust demand for new equipment; however, manufacturers worry that inflation, rising interest rates, and a possible recession could dampen growth in 2023.

IRA, Other Incentives Should be a Key Part of Sales Presentations

Rick Warner

January 30, 2023

The IRA is yet another example — along with various local and state rebates, revolving loans, grants, tax credits, etc. — of our country’s steps toward decarbonization through electrification.

The Growing Importance of Sustainable Building

Honeywell, Reuters report shows majority of senior executives stress importance of reducing carbon emissions

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 28, 2023

A recent report from Honeywell and Reuters shows organizations are investing in things such as better IAQ, energy management systems, and reducing carbon emissions to drive sustainability, but barriers such as a lack of resources and expertise, and cost struggles, hinder progress.