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

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.

Motor, Drive Selection Key to Future HVAC Fan Efficiency Standards

Six things the fan industry should know

Tim Albers Jim Ellis

January 11, 2023

HVAC industry members are debating how the DOE’s new rules — the first-ever for commercial and industrial fans — will impact their operations.

Prepare Now for 2023 Energy Efficiency Standards

Contractors should update inventory plans to get ready for equipment changes

Joanna R. Turpin

December 28, 2022

As of January 2023, the DOE’s minimum energy efficiency requirements go into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

Emerson Survey Says Most Contractors & Wholesalers Are Aware of 2023 Regulations, Requirements

While more respondents have taken steps to prepare for upcoming changes, concerns over creating new marketing, inventory plans remain

December 20, 2022

In a new survey, Emerson followed up with HVAC contractors and wholesalers about their knowledge of and preparation for increasing federal minimum SEER/IEER efficiency requirements mandated for a/c systems and heat pumps.

Department of Energy May Bump Up Furnace Standards

ACCA, AHRI weigh in on plan that would phase out noncondensing models

Matt Jachman

November 18, 2022

Two major HVAC industry organizations have weighed in on a DOE proposal that would phase out noncondensing gas furnaces for consumer use beginning in about six years.

How New Efficiency Standards Affect Rooftop Units

2023 efficiency standards drive change to the industry, add pressure to innovate

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 11, 2022

While new DOE standards drive innovation and opportunity within the HVAC industry, they also add pressure and complexity for manufacturers.

Unico Makes High Efficiency EC Motors Standard for All Blower Models

May 20, 2022

Unico Inc. announced it is making highly efficient EC motors standard for all blower models within its modular air handling units.

Ease the Transition: Educate and Prepare for the New Efficiency Standards

Shaun Weiss

May 4, 2022

Each industry will face some form of transitional period. In the HVAC world, that time is now.

ACCA Members Gather to Discuss Issues Facing Industry

Annual event addresses challenges, opportunities

Ted Craig

April 12, 2022

Members of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) gathered in St. Louis March 28-30 for the organization’s annual Conference & Expo. The three-day event featured workshops aimed at helping HVAC contractors improve their operations, an expo hall for vendors to present their latest offerings, and plenty of opportunities for networking.