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The Inflation Reduction Act’s major incentive for the installation of a qualified geothermal system is a 30% federal clean energy credit, which can be used at filing time to offset taxes owed or add to any refund.

This Michigan home is proof that even when achieving high-level green building standards, more can be done to improve sustainability.

When it comes to moisture control, sizing the heat pump correctly is the most effective step an HVAC contractor can take.

Prompted by energy-savings and carbon-reduction goals and helped by technological advances, building owners and managers are increasingly asking for sustainable buildings with high-efficiency HVAC systems.

As network geothermal systems break ground in record numbers, the HVAC contractors responsible for installing and maintaining these systems are met with ample business opportunities.

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

As the U.S. moves toward electrification, heat pumps are becoming more popular, which will likely increase sales in the coming years. The key is to know which type of heat pump will work best for an application, as there is a wide range of equipment from which to choose.

Heat pumps for both space and water heating will be required in most new homes in the state of Washington beginning next July.

Since President Joe Biden invoked the DPA back in June 2022, HVAC-related energy efficiency incentives and renewable energy technology, have made their way into the spotlight. Many of those who work in the geothermal industry have been “waiting for this day” for decades.