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IRA Rebate Programs Pick Up Steam

An HVAC Minute Video Update: February 26, 2024

February 26, 2024

Rebate programs associated with the Inflation Reduction Act for the purchase of high-efficiency HVAC equipment are finally picking up steam, after a near year and a half since the IRA was signed into law.

Project Files: Episode 68 — All-Electric, Passive-House-Certified Hotel

VRF, Heat2O units, and solar panels make this historic-building-turned-hotel highly efficient

Maria Taylor

February 20, 2024

Hotel Marcel, a 110,000-square-foot adaptive reuse of New Haven, Connecticut’s historic Pirelli Building, has raised the bar for sustainable hospitality as the first Passive-house certified, zero-emission hotel in the U.S. and one of only a dozen that are LEED Platinum-certified.

What HVAC Needs to Know about the Decarbonization Movement

New products and consumer education will be at the core of this transition, according to industry leaders

Dylan Kurt

February 16, 2024

The decarbonization movement is seen by some as the greatest disruption to the HVAC industry in the last century and, as these pivotal changes continue to be implemented and technology continues to advance, everyone should be prepared to adapt.

Could Subscription-Based Heat Pumps Be the Future of Electrification?

Swedish ‘Spotify of Heat Pumps’ aims to make energy-efficient HVAC technology widely affordable

Maria Taylor

February 11, 2024

Scandinavian green energy startup Aira plans to offer a 10-year service guarantee and a monthly fee that includes installation, maintenance.

9 States Agree to Accelerate Adoption of Heat Pumps

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 7, 2024

Nine states have set a shared goal to have heat pumps make up at least 65% of the shipments of residential heating, air-conditioning, and water-heating products by 2030.

Armstrong Pumps Up District Systems

District heating, cooling are vital in decarbonization efforts, company says

January 23, 2024

Tony Furst of Armstrong Fluid Technology said he’s currently working on five district heating projects that involve using the leftover heat from sewage systems.

Danfoss Drives Names New Sales and Marketing Chief

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

January 22, 2024

Hannes Leichtfried was most recently the head of sales and marketing for Danfoss Drives in the Central European region.

Project Files: Episode 66 — Duct-Free Mini-Splits at Box Office Warehouse

LG Art Cool units were a custom touch for this unique commercial lease space

Maria Taylor

December 28, 2023

The LG units provide control over temperature, the electric bill, custom comfort, and a sleek piece of artwork that can be customized itself as well.

Embracing Sustainability in HVAC

Paving the path to greener efficiency, profitability, and business development

Kevin Ruppelt

December 24, 2023

Here are a few insights to help HVAC contractors make an impact within their community while also increasing their business’s bottom line.

2023 NEWSmakers: Chris Forth Takes On HVAC Regulations

The Johnson Controls VP relishes his job of shaping the policies that affect the industry

Joanna R. Turpin

December 20, 2023

Chris Forth, VP at Johnson Controls, navigates the complex challenges in the HVAC industry, which include addressing regulatory, code, and environmental concerns.