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In the 1960s, engineers and contractors clashed over the role heat pumps played in the HVAC industry, lending credence to the saying that history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. 

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has nearly 50 provisions aimed at making housing more affordable and available, which could boost HVAC business. 

The HOMES and HEEHR rebate programs open opportunities for HVAC contractors to provide energy efficiency upgrades to homeowners. 

President Trump lowered Section 232 tariff rates for certain HVAC components, providing what some estimates show as billions of dollars in savings for consumers.

The transaction brings two established brands under the Lennox umbrella and continues the manufacturer’s effort to expand its equipment, parts, and supply offerings.

A 1967 ACHR NEWS article shows how one utility promoted electric heat with a full-scale campaign aimed at homeowners, contractors, and commercial buildings. 

The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a challenge to Section 301 tariffs leaves Chinese import duties in place and HVACR supply-chain costs under continued pressure.

The latest AHRI shipment data shows growth in cooling equipment like heat pumps and a/c in April, though the industry is still struggling with price increases. 

Connected HVAC systems and AI-driven diagnostics are helping contractors shift from reactive repairs to predictive maintenance. 

The 2026 Summer Cooling Report shows 99% of respondents across all income brackets, regions, and generations are altering their cooling and spending habits.