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The groundhog saw his shadow, and that means at least six more weeks of increasing prices on HVAC equipment. 

With more than 100 gigawatts of U.S. data center demand coming online and a trillion-dollar market looming, Johnson Controls is investing in high-capacity chillers, water-free cooling strategies, and global consistency.

WaterFurnace focused on accelerating geothermal adoption by emphasizing grid resiliency and affordability.

LG is no longer positioning itself as a brand focused on add-on rooms and ductless applications. Instead, the company is emphasizing its ability to serve an entire home or building.

At the 2026 AHR Expo, executives highlighted CPVC and prefabricated PEX solutions, double-digit growth in key segments, and plans to drive innovation in emerging markets such as data centers and life sciences. 

Trane expects commercial HVAC sales to remain strong in 2026, while residential sales are projected to be soft in the first quarter before improving in the second half of the year. 

Industry experts explain which metrics matter, how long ROI should take, and when contractors should reconsider a campaign 

Regulations are accelerating low-GWP refrigeration adoption. While CO₂, A2Ls, and propane offer viable paths, each has unique challenges for end users.  

From messy books to owner dependency, common exit mistakes can erase company value long before retirement.