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Geothermal Professionals See Growing Interest In Residential Projects

May 1, 2025

Decarbonization goals, energy and cost savings, and incentives are among the drivers of the trend, those who work in the industry say.

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Homeowners' Geothermal Expectations & Issues

New geothermal study also discovers where homeowners learn about systems

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 30, 2025

This just in: a recent geothermal study discovers what concerns homeowners have about geothermal, how long they expect contractors to take to get the job done, and where they are getting their information about the technology. Hint: YOU.

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Why HVAC Accessories Don’t Sell Online — Yet

Contractors push online accessory sales, but homeowners need a reason to care

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 29, 2025

According to recent survey data, more HVAC contractors are selling accessories online — but most homeowners aren’t biting. What’s the holdup? From smart thermostats to IAQ bundles, success hinges on education, marketing, and showing real value.

Last Call for the 2025 HVAC All-Star Awards!

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 28, 2025

Time is running out! The deadline is fast approaching to submit your nominations for The ACHR NEWS' 2025 HVAC All-Star Awards. Nominations are quick and easy. But hurry — submissions close APRIL 30, 11:59 PM EST.

A/C or else? City of Austin Passes New Mandate

Working air conditioning now required in all Austin, Texas residences

Dylan Kurt

April 25, 2025

No A/C, no compliance: A look at a new air conditioning mandate in Austin, Texas, that the City Council says will target heat-related deaths.

Heat Pumps Power Ahead

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 23, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 23, 2025

A 2024 survey shows heat pump adoption is rising in the U.S., driven by greater awareness and contractor influence.

6 Million Heat Pumps By 2030? California Has a Plan.

First-of-its-kind public-private partnership a glimpse into electrification in post-IRA era

Maria Taylor

April 22, 2025

California Heat Pump Partnership has published a ‘Blueprint’ for how to scale up heat pumps, and as electrification shifts to the states, the rest of the country should take notice.

Red, White, and Renewable: Geothermal Makes the Case for Federal Investment

In the wake of 2 Trump-issued energy emergency orders, geo groups promote the technology as key to U.S. energy independence, grid relief

Maria Taylor

April 21, 2025

DOE report says mass deployment could save $300 billion in grid costs through 2050.

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Digging into Geothermal: The New Underground Frontier

New study shows where contractors are seeing the biggest costs, and ways to offset them

Dylan Kurt

April 21, 2025

Even with promises of decades of heating and cooling at a fraction of the cost, why is geo still only 1% of the market?

Bridging the Heat Pump Training Gap

Contractors’ reputations are on the line, and techs need to be ready

Dylan Kurt

April 17, 2025

To ensure performance, longevity, and profit, HVAC techs need to be properly trained on all aspects of heat pumps, or it could spell disaster for the technology and company that installed it.