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Home » Electrification

Articles Tagged with ''Electrification''

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HUD Rescinds Energy Code Rule Impacting HVAC Systems, Home Costs

Federal rollback could shift HVAC system demands and electrification
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
May 5, 2026

Rescinding federal energy code requirements could cut $20,000 to $31,000 from new home costs while reshaping HVAC system choices. 


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The Quiet Electric Shift: What 15 Years of AHRI Data Is Telling Us

On current trends, heat pumps will outsell a/cs in 2027. Will the trend hold?
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Nate Adams
April 18, 2026

The real question is whether this pace of change continues once incentives wind down — or whether the last few years of acceleration were partly a policy-and-refrigerant-transition moment that won’t repeat. 


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Merino Energy Introduces $3,800 Heat Pump Installed in an Hour or Less

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
April 8, 2026

The Merino Mono is priced at a single, transparent flat rate of $3,800, hardware and professional installation included, with installs completed in under one hour.


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Coalition for Grid Utilization Increases HVACR Contractor Opportunities: An HVAC Minute Video Update - April 6, 2026

Coalition for Grid Utilization Increases HVACR Contractor Opportunities

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 6, 2026
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
April 6, 2026
HVAC systems are starting to play a bigger role in the power grid — and thanks to a new partnership, that shift could further be accelerated.
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How HVAC Contractors Can Navigate the ‘Age of Electricity’

Treat electrification as a systems business, not an equipment business
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 3, 2026

Energy experts say in this world of uncertainties, electrification is here to stay. HVAC professionals offer insights into capitalizing on this growing trend.  


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Yaskawa America, Inc. Expands into Colombia with Acquisition of Variadores SAS

Strengthening Yaskawa’s direct presence in Colombia, the acquisition of Variadores SAS builds on a 35-year partnership
ES Magazine staff
March 25, 2026

Yaskawa America, Inc. has acquired Variadores SAS, uniting two longtime partners to expand automation solutions and services throughout Colombia and the Andean region.


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Carrier, Tesla Team Up To Improve Grid Efficiency

HVAC contractors positioned to play key role in grid utilization push
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
March 23, 2026

The U.S. grid operates at just 53% of capacity on average. Manufacturers are teaming up to unlock the rest of its potential. 


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Electrification Laws Are Changing the HVAC Playbook: An HVAC Minute Video Update - March 5, 2026

Electrification Laws Are Changing the HVAC Playbook

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 5, 2026
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
March 5, 2026
Whether due to sustainability goals or rising energy costs — electrification laws are gaining momentum across the country.
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Oregon Requiring Heat Pumps on New Homes

Mandate calls for heat pumps in place of ducted a/c
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
February 24, 2026

New homes in Oregon will be built using heat pumps instead of ducted a/c, a move that might be replicated in other states. 


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Electrification Laws Gain Momentum, Forcing HVAC Contractors to Adapt

Colorado’s new gas equipment rules may signal what’s next for the industry
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
February 16, 2026

From equipment restrictions to incentive-driven transitions, state electrification efforts are influencing how contractors sell, install, and plan for the future.  


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