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HVAC Price Increase List: March 2026

March 2, 2026

Several OEMs implemented multiple rounds of increases across equipment and parts, while copper-related components and select IAQ products saw higher movement.

Heat Pump, A/C Shipments See 20% Declines in 2025

Heat pumps still outpace warm-air furnace sales

Chris Gray

February 25, 2026

Nearly 2 million fewer a/c and heat pump units were shipped in 2025 compared to 2024, according to the latest data from AHRI.

End of Section 25D Tax Credit Could Cut Residential Geothermal Shipments by 50%

The loss of a tax incentive will hurt the market, but experts see plenty of positives

Matt Jachman

February 25, 2026

Those in the geothermal business see plenty of opportunity, but say the expiration of a tax credit for residential projects is a setback.

Oregon Requiring Heat Pumps on New Homes

Mandate calls for heat pumps in place of ducted a/c

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.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Panama Bartholomy on Policy, Grid Readiness, and Contractor Opportunity

BDC’s executive director shares how fast the market is shifting — and why contractor confidence will decide the next decade

Dylan Kurt

February 14, 2026

The U.S. is now the world’s top heat pump market. This episode explains how we got here and what comes next

Dual Fuel Solutions Offer Peace of Mind

An HVAC Minute Video Update: February 10, 2026

Chris Gray

February 10, 2026

Contractors are leaning into dual fuel solutions as a way to give homeowners more efficient comfort, and better peace of mind.

HVAC Q&A Episode 19: Getting On Board the Heat Pump Train

Maria Taylor

February 9, 2026

How do you get ‘old-school guys’ excited about heat pumps? Jim Bergmann, president of MeasureQuick, used to be one of those guys. Then he installed a heat pump in his basement — and everything changed. In this video, Bergmann explains the BTUs that made him a believer — and why the old saying “don’t knock it ‘till you try it” holds true with heat pumps.

AHR Expo 2026

WaterFurnace Highlights Resiliency, Affordability

New commercial products were also featured at the AHR Expo

Joanna R. Turpin

February 3, 2026

WaterFurnace focused on accelerating geothermal adoption by emphasizing grid resiliency and affordability.

AHR Expo 2026

Bosch: HVAC Replacements To Ramp Up Again in 2027, Later 2026

Affordability, electrification in post-IRA America top trends for 2026

Maria Taylor

February 2, 2026

Bosch sees a challenging start to 2026 for HVAC, but the back half of the year — and 2027 — could bring renewed growth as replacement cycles return.

Study: Heat Pumps Three Times More Efficient than Boilers

French study shows heat pumps lead the way in efficiency, sustainability

Chris Gray

January 27, 2026

As heat pumps gain popularity in the U.S., a new study out of France provides additional evidence that heat pumps are both an efficient and sustainable option.