Inflation Reduction Act - Articles - Page 2

Efficiency Rebates Gaining Momentum

But Contractors Can Still Get on Board

November 20, 2024

Opportunity is knocking for the HVAC industry in the form of consumer rebates offered through the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and contractors who haven’t planned their approach to leveraging these incentives would be well advised to do so now.

HVAC Associations Excited About Election Results

Trade groups prep for a new, and more favorable, they say, climate in Washington

Matt Jachman

November 15, 2024

With Republicans winning both the presidency and Congress, leaders at HVACR trade groups say the new national political environment will, on balance, be good for the industry.

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

Few Homeowners are Aware of HVAC Incentives, Survey Shows

Matt Jachman

November 12, 2024

Low public awareness of incentives that can subsidize residential HVAC purchases means contractors have the opportunity to educate and position themselves as trusted advisors, marketing experts say.

Introducing the HVAC Electrify and Decarbonize e-newsletter

Kyle Gargaro

October 25, 2024

ACHR NEWS launches new tools to help readers stay up-to-date on the latest trends.

New York’s Got IRA Funds. What’s That Mean for Heat Pumps?

Manufacturers give an updated look at the rollout in the Empire State

Dylan Kurt

October 22, 2024

The IRA is driving heat pump sales in New York, and there are a few things lessons contractors in other states can learn from the success.

How Will the Presidential Election Impact HVAC Tax Incentives?

With election, tax debate ahead, future of IRA's HVAC efficiency incentives is uncertain

Matt Jachman

October 4, 2024

A change in the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and a desire to extend Trump-era tax cuts, could derail parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Second Anniversary of IRA Incentives Met With Praise and Criticism

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 26, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 26, 2024

Two years after the IRA’s incentives came into play, some praise it while others criticize.

High-End HVAC

Leveraging Incentives in HVAC Sales

Rebates, tax credits make it easier to market high-end, high-efficiency products

Matt Jachman

September 23, 2024

High-end HVAC typically means high-efficiency products, which may qualify for the tax and rebate incentives available now. Here’s a look at how three manufacturers are helping contractors leverage incentives.

The IRA’s Incentives at 2-Year Mark

Fans cheer public’s reception of residential HVAC incentives, but critics have issues with program

Matt Jachman

September 6, 2024

Those in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act’s incentives for residential building decarbonization say the numbers show they’re working, but critics fear the program is flawed.

Florida Budget Includes IRA Money

All 50 states, DOE says, have rebate funding approved or an application in the works

Matt Jachman

August 16, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who dropped out of the presidential race early this year, has backtracked on accepting his state’s share of federal funding for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program.