Articles Tagged with ''Electrification''

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

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

The Washington Supreme Court is reviewing Initiative 2066, a voter-approved measure that could shape natural gas access, electrification policy, and HVAC contractor options. 

For HVACR contractors, the shift to electric is no longer a hypothetical or a phenomenon. It’s become a force shaping demand, training needs, pricing strategies, and long-term business planning. 

From record sales to big investments, electrification had a stand-out year. The Building Decarbonization Coalition’s (BDC) annual Wrapped report takes a data-driven look at some of the biggest electrification stories of 2025. Here’s a snapshot of some of the highlights for the HVAC industry. 

Initial deployment at three pilot Amazon Grocery fulfillment facilities in North America exceeded expectations, achieving energy-use reductions of nearly 15% — more than double the original project targets.

Member states double down on heat pump support — aiming to grow economies, create local jobs, and reduce energy costs.