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Doug Dougherty said that even though getting GHPs included in the federal definition of renewable energy is one of GEO’s major issues, its efforts at the state level will not be deterred by a lack of recognition at the federal level.

Once the realization is made that the HVAC equipment is a component of the HVAC system and not the HVAC system itself, a contractor and homeowner can start to address the real issues. 

Although renewable energy solutions generally boast a great return on investment, finding the right customer often plays a big role in making a sale.

Two new Halcyon lines of high-efficiency, floor-mounted mini-split heat pump systems feature ambient heating temperatures as low as minus 15°F (RLFFH line) or minus 5° (RLFF line). 

The average sales growth for reporting HVACR distributor members increased by 10.1 percent in June 2014, according to a trends report released by HARDI.

For contractors looking for new business opportunities, offering solar energy might be the wave of the future.

As many residential and commercial contractors learned during the most recent recession, having a battle plan for surviving tough times is an absolute must.

In only a few years, the number of connected “smart” products for the home has increased exponentially as homeowners have shown more and more interest in being able to monitor and control their homes from nearly anywhere.

The home automation market is growing globally at an incredible pace. The prevalence of these products can be seen with a quick trip to the hardware store, where anyone can find an array of Wi-Fi-capable home automation products, including thermostats, door locks, lights, video cameras, and more.

What is a super tech? A super tech is one who eats, sleeps, and breathes HVAC. He may be a contractor, manager, or technician, but, above all, he is a perfectionist. And his greatest enemy is the callback.