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UL Receives Approval to Expand Scope of Testing for AHRI Certification Programs

Now approved for certification testing for packaged unitary small HVAC products

April 7, 2016

UL announced that its Plano, Texas, facility has received approval from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) to perform testing for its Unitary Small Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump (USAC/HP) certification program for packaged products.

Weil-McLain Launches 2016 ‘School of Better Heating’ Training Programs

Features classes on Hydronics 101, a circulator course, gas control troubleshooting, and more

April 7, 2016

Weil-McLain®, a leading designer and manufacturer of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, has launched its 2016 School of Better Heating training program.

Renovate America, EGIA Partner to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Home Renovation

Contractors gain access to HERO financing program in California

April 4, 2016

Renovate America, a leading provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, announced it has partnered with the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA), a leading energy-efficiency home improvement contractor network.

ACCA’s CEO/Contractor Forum: Building Our Future featured eight reputable manufacturing executives who discussed a range of topics from Internet sales to connected buildings to certifications.

Contractors Glean Industry Best Practices at ACCA 2016

Nicole Krawcke

April 4, 2016

The combined events drew more than 1,500 people from all over the country and featured 35 workshops in seven different tracks, including leadership, commercial contracting, residential contracting, business operations, radiant and hydronics, quality assurance, and building performance, which were assembled by some of the nation’s most successful contracting professionals.

Facts + Figures: Oil Warm-air Furnace Shipments Up Again in January

April 4, 2016

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Jose Lopes, a technician at MSI Mechanical Systems Inc. in Salem, New Hampshire, is a graduate of MSI’s School to Career co-op program with Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School.

Creatively Attracting the Industry’s Next Generation

Contractors discuss how they attract and retain younger employees

Nicole Krawcke

March 28, 2016

As a shortage of labor continues to plague the HVACR industry, it’s more important than ever for contractors to attract and retain a younger generation of employees.

Top Four Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Air Conditioning Market

Includes increased popularity of smart thermostats, rapid adoption of inverter air conditioners

March 28, 2016

Technavio’s latest research report on the global air conditioning market provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016 to 2020.

Coleman Heating & Air Conditioning: Heat Pump

March 28, 2016

The LX Series heat pump has the ability to adjust its operating capacity and provides quiet, efficient operation as it adjusts heating and cooling levels up or down to provide only what is needed to condition the space.

Better Buildings Accelerators Drive Uptake of Home Upgrades

These initiatives help homeowners save money, while creating local jobs

March 25, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Better Buildings Home Upgrade Program Accelerator and Home Energy Information Accelerator are working with partners across the nation to make important progress in lowering the costs of energy upgrade programs, while improving overall program effectiveness.

Split Air Conditioning Market to Exceed 104 Billion Tons by 2020

Report segments the market into four broad categories

March 24, 2016

The global split air conditioning market is expected to exceed 104 billion tons by 2020, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6 percent during the forecast period, according to the latest market research study released by Technavio.