HVAC Residential Market - Articles - Page 83

Ease the Transition: Educate and Prepare for the New Efficiency Standards

Shaun Weiss

May 4, 2022

Each industry will face some form of transitional period. In the HVAC world, that time is now.

Residential Cooling Showcase 2022

New systems designed for comfort and ease of service

Joanna R. Turpin

April 25, 2022

The NEWS introduces the latest cooling equipment available for summer 2022.

Measuring Home Energy Use

Professionals see more interest in energy audits, ratings

Matt Jachman

April 22, 2022

On Earth Day 2022, more homeowners appear to be thinking globally and acting locally when it comes to home energy consumption, much of which is claimed by HVAC systems.

Expired Tax Credits Expected to be Renewed

Homeowners would get break for energy-efficient HVAC systems

Matt Jachman

April 14, 2022

Federal tax credits designed to encourage energy-efficiency measures by homeowners and home builders expired at the end of 2021 but are expected to be revived later this year — and made retroactive.

ACCA Members Gather to Discuss Issues Facing Industry

Annual event addresses challenges, opportunities

Ted Craig

April 12, 2022

Members of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) gathered in St. Louis March 28-30 for the organization’s annual Conference & Expo. The three-day event featured workshops aimed at helping HVAC contractors improve their operations, an expo hall for vendors to present their latest offerings, and plenty of opportunities for networking.

The Unintended Consequences of Electrification

End users could find themselves with limited choices, higher electric bills, and less comfort

Joanna R. Turpin

April 12, 2022

While proponents claim that electrification is necessary to reduce global warming, critics say that it limits choices for consumers and that some electric technologies may not be as efficient or reliable as their fossil fuel counterparts.

Geothermal Offers an Opportunity for HVAC Contractors

Interest in environment, saving money make it more attractive

Ted Craig

April 11, 2022

The moment for geothermal seemed to have arrived several times since the 1970s. A number of factors are forecasting wider use of this type of heating and cooling solution.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for January 2022

April 8, 2022

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

Ron Smith Honored at Luncheon

"The Father of Modern Contracting Business Practices"

Mike Murphy

April 5, 2022

On March 29, 2022, approximately 40 HVAC industry leaders, friends, and family joined to honor Ron Smith's accomplishments and contributions.

The Rush To Electrify

Transitioning away from fossil fuels will come with a price

Joanna R. Turpin

April 5, 2022

There is no question that the current environmental trend right now is electrification, which is part of an overall strategy to decarbonize our society. As with most everything in life, perhaps moderation would be a better way to approach electrification.