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2022 Top Women in HVAC: Brittany “Bee” Smith

October 10, 2022

Over time, I proved myself as a valuable asset on the counter — not only to our customers but also to my teammates — and after that, many customers would call and only want to talk to me.

2022 Top Women in HVAC: Renee Tomlinson

Kyle Gargaro

October 10, 2022

To increase the number of women in the industry, we have to gain more respect as an industry as a whole. When society stops looking down on blue collar workers and tradespeople and looks at this industry as another noble profession, we will start to gain more interest from all groups at all levels.

2022 Top Women in HVAC: Kirby Lunger

Kyle Gargaro

October 10, 2022

You need to learn the basics to become a master. Do your best at whatever you’re doing, even if you don’t always understand how your day-to-day efforts fit into the bigger picture, and you will be planting the seeds for future success.

2022 Top Women in HVAC: Evie Sibert

Kyle Gargaro

October 10, 2022

I know many brilliant women engineers in HVAC. And even if you aren’t technical, you can bring something amazing to the team. Each of us have different strengths to contribute to our roles. Together, the technical experts and creative minds can collaborate to form an outstanding team.

Residential Heating Showcase 2022

Manufacturers introduce heating equipment for the cold winter months

Joanna R. Turpin

October 10, 2022

Every year, The ACHR NEWS introduces the latest heating equipment that is available for the upcoming winter season.

Midea Heat Pumps to Power NYC’s “Clean Heat For All Challenge”

20,000 window heat pumps for multifamily housing will help city hit green energy goals

Maria Taylor

October 8, 2022

NYC is aiming to address the green energy gap through its new “Clean Heat for All Challenge,” using custom window heat pumps specially designed for the project by electric heat pump manufacturer Midea America Corp.

Hydronics Provide Comfort in Farmhouse Airbnb

A Vermont farmhouse Airbnb on 50 acres of land uses hydronics to provide a comfortable stay

Dan Vastyan

October 4, 2022

A historical farmhouse built in 1791 has seen its days as a gentleman’s farm and a horse farm, but has most recently seen days as a hydronic-heated Airbnb.

Billions in Electrification Rebates Coming

New program, with income guidelines, will be managed by the states

Matt Jachman

October 1, 2022

A new $4.3 billion federal rebate program is being touted by HVAC manufacturers and environmentalists alike as a big step toward energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.

Home Energy Upgrade Incentives: Programs in the Inflation Reduction Act, Other Recent Federal Laws

September 30, 2022

The recent Inflation Reduction Act, along with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) from last year, provide more than $25 billion for programs and tax incentives for home energy upgrades.

Skilled Workers Struggle with Post-Pandemic Stress

Labor shortage, supply chain issues, and changing work expectations add pressure

Layan Dahhan

September 30, 2022

Working in the trades already comes with its fair share of stress, but for the last couple years, the industry has also had to deal with COVID-19, supply chain issues, the material shortage, rising gas prices, and much more.