News - Articles - Page 289

State of the HVAC Industry 2024: Education

Trades Education Must Evolve to Keep Pace with Industry Changes

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, enrollment in trades courses increased 19.3% from 2021 to 2022

February 3, 2024

As the industry continues to gray and the demand for HVAC services continues to rise, recruiting, training, and retaining young talent is crucial to the trade’s future.

Contractors Get 'Great Information' at Service Operations Forum

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 2, 2024

The 2024 Service Operations Forum drew 68 industry professionals who met in a collaborative environment in which they shared strategies, insights, and experiences.

New Partnership Offers HVAC Training in Spanish

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 2, 2024

Students can now get online three-dimensional simulation and virtual-reality (VR) HVAC training from Interplay that’s presented entirely in Spanish.

Employee Motivation in the HVAC Industry

Finding the right people for the right seats

Dwight Miller

February 2, 2024

Some in the HVAC industry have struggled with employee retention, but implementing the "Right People, Right Seats" concept may help get employees to excel in their respective roles and reduce turnover.

Distributors Report December Sales Drop

February 1, 2024

"Going forward, the pace of existing home sales is turning and mortgage rates are shrinking. This annual growth rate chart will be turning higher very soon," said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.

Instructors Win Scholarships for HVACR Conference

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 1, 2024

The scholarships, which are for new instructors, were established to honor the memory of D. Brian Baker, an advocate for continued learning and professional development in the HVACR industry.

States Seek IRA Rebate Funding

But consumers have seen no money yet for high-efficiency HVAC purchases

Matt Jachman

February 1, 2024

California, New Mexico, New York, and Hawaii are the first states to apply for federal rebate money for high-efficiency equipment. Twenty-three states have received funding to set up and manage rebate programs.

Marcone Group Names New HVAC Division President

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

January 31, 2024

Marcone HVAC encompasses 12 distributors with 103 branches and five distribution centers that serve 18 U.S. states and the province of Ontario in Canada.

Delta Showcases Integrated Building Automation at Expo

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

January 31, 2024

The Delta booth at the AHR Expo modeled integrated building control, IAQ, building energy management, surveillance, lighting, and industrial automation solutions that enable smarter facility management and monitoring and greater energy savings.

Creating Thermal Energy Networks in Rochester, Minnesota

Reaching greenhouse goals

Scot Ramsey

January 31, 2024

As Rochester city leaders set the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050, the challenge is now how to follow through.