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American Gas Association Looks Ahead to 2025

AGA president talks natural gas prices, gas bans, and the new National Energy Council

January 16, 2025

AGA president hopes tax incentives can focus on end result of making homes and buildings more energy efficient, as opposed to prescribing electrification as the solution.

What Do People Want from You?

Justin Jacobs

January 15, 2025

Creating a genuine human connection with customers can help HVAC contractors dominate their market.

A New Survey of Trades Professionals Takes a Look at What’s Ahead for 2025

Matt Jachman

January 15, 2025

A shortage of skilled labor is expected to continue. The Housecall Pro survey found that 60% of responding trades professionals said the shortage has impacted their business, and 86% said that their biggest hiring challenge is a lack of qualified candidates.

The Smuggling and Selling of HFCs May Lead to Prison Time, and a Hefty Fine

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 14, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 14, 2025

Michael Hart admitted to smuggling and then selling HFCs in the United States and now faces consequences.

Meet the Winner of the 2024 ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship

Craig Childress now technically has four championships under his belt

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 14, 2025

Only 10 professionals and 10 apprentices made it to round three and received an all-expenses paid trip to West Palm Beach, Florida, where they competed head-to-head for $100,000 in cash and prizes and the title. And Craig Childress came out the champ.

New York Rules Reportedly Leading to Refrigerant Shortages

New regulations ban the sale of high-GWP HFCs for servicing equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

January 13, 2025

New York State has finalized its HFC regulations, which includes banning the sale of bulk high-GWP refrigerants. This could result in the inability to service commercial refrigeration equipment.