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Energy Savings, New Technology, Incentives: The Market for Geothermal is Heating Up

With renewed incentives, geothermal heating and cooling systems are now poised to meet the moment

March 8, 2023

Though geothermal systems can cost several times more than traditional HVAC units, the energy savings may be substantial.

BlocPower Announces $150M in Financing for Building Decarbonization in Low-Income Communities

March 8, 2023

BlocPower, a climate technology company focused on greening America's buildings, announced a fundraising round of $150 million, including more than $24 million of Series B corporate equity led by VoLo Earth Ventures and $130 million of debt financing led by Goldman Sachs.

Heat Pumps Are Part of Elon Musk’s Master Plan

The Tesla CEO has expressed an interest in creating a residential heat pump

Joanna R. Turpin

March 7, 2023

According to Musk, “There is a clear path to a fully sustainable Earth with abundance.”

Trane Celebrates Inaugural Class of Trade Warriors

March 7, 2023

Trane Technologies’ residential HVAC brands (Trane Residential and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning) celebrated the inaugural graduation of its first cohort of Trade Warriors to train at Fort Bragg.

AHR Expo 2023 Draws Big Crowd in Atlanta

Kyle Gargaro

March 6, 2023

In what could be the last time the AHR Expo is held in Atlanta, the event saw a drastic uptick in attendees from the event last year in Las Vegas.

Low-GWP Refrigerants Take Center Stage

New solutions are designed to replace R-410A, R-134a, and others

Joanna R. Turpin

March 5, 2023

Refrigerant manufacturers highlighted their low-GWP refrigerants for both air conditioning and refrigeration applications at the 2023 AHR Expo.

Homes, Buildings Going Ductless

With newer products, ductless manufacturers are ready for a market boom

Matt Jachman

March 2, 2023

Major manufacturers are betting that ductless HVAC is catching on in the U.S.

Emerson White-Rodgers Furnace Ignition Module

Today’s Residential HVAC Controls Are Smarter Than Ever

Smart thermostats give homeowners, contractors ultimate monitoring

Matt Jachman

March 1, 2023

Programmable thermostats that can be accessed through an internet device are old hat. Here are just a few of the residential HVAC controls products featured at the Georgia World Congress Center, the host venue for this year’s Expo.

Heat Pumps Dominate Residential Cooling Scene at AHR

Focus shifts from a/cs to heat pumps; new products align with IRA tax credits

Maria Taylor

February 28, 2023

In the realm of residential cooling, two trends popped out at the 2023 AHR Expo: the new federal tax credits and heat pumps.

Residential Heating Scene Shows Mix of Cold Climate Heat Pumps, Furnaces

Manufacturers see dual fuel as a way to bridge the electrification transition

Maria Taylor

February 27, 2023

Cold climate heat pumps were on full display on the AHR show floor and manufacturers were eager to share their progress reports in the Department of Energy’s CCHP Challenge.