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Project Files: Episode 60 —The Geo Home

Tesla solar roof, heat pumps make for net-positive energy home in Houston

June 1, 2023

Geo house is the first project in the Houston 610 loop to pair a Tesla solar roof with battery backup for complete electrical grid independence.

Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors National Association Conference

HVAC, Plumbing Contractors Go to Washington

Concerns about decarbonization, worker training raised in Capitol Hill meetings

Matt Jachman

June 1, 2023

Amid major changes in the HVAC industry, contractors met with U.S. House and Senate staff members to explain their needs.

MAX Service Group Companies Award $20K in Scholarships

May 31, 2023

Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to student leaders in each of the regions in which MAX Service Group companies do business.

Compressors Are Key To Decarbonization In HVACR

Variable-speed technology can help end users meet their sustainability goals

Joanna R. Turpin

May 31, 2023

HVACR systems consume a significant amount of energy, which leads to increased carbon emissions. Manufacturers have found that the variable-speed compressor may be the solution to this problem.

Airbnb Helps Hosts Become More Energy Efficient

Airbnb partners with Abode to offer Massachusetts’ hosts up to $12,000

Hannah Belloli-Oster

May 31, 2023

A new efficiency program in Massachusetts will give Airbnb hosts opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, cut energy costs, and live more comfortably.

Williams Comfort Air Named a Top Workplace in Central Indiana

May 30, 2023

Williams, which is part of the MAX Service Group, was ranked 23rd on this year's list in the category for companies with between 150-399 employees.

Teach Your Techs Like a Father Would a Son

Matthew Mashburn

May 30, 2023

The proficiency of the next generation of techs falls on the managers, techs, leaders, and trainers currently in the industry.

Saving Energy With Air Handlers

Design, equipment, and the right control system can increase system energy efficiency

Matt Jachman

May 30, 2023

Engineers say that, designed properly, run strategically, and equipped with the right accessories, air-handling units can help save energy in a commercial HVAC system.

Commercial Cooling Showcase 2023

Manufacturers introduce equipment designed to handle hot weather

Joanna R. Turpin

May 29, 2023

The annual Commercial Cooling Showcase highlights state-of-the-art equipment that often incorporates service-friendly features for contractors, as well as energy efficiency and comfort for end users.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - May 29, 2023

May 29, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.