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Five Reasons to Choose Hydronic HVAC Systems

Advanced solutions deliver superior performance and energy savings

April 5, 2023

With rising energy prices and new legislation escalating demand for more efficient buildings, modern hydronics presents a viable solution to reduce HVAC systems’ negative impact on the environment.

Integrity, Honesty Help HVAC Contractors Avoid Unethical Traps

HVAC contractors must be aware of sting traps commonly set by local media companies

Greg Fox

April 5, 2023

Local news channels will be on the lookout for unsuspecting technicians who could get tripped up with tune-ups that uncover nothing more than a loose wire.

EGIA Foundation Honors 19 HVAC Hero Scholarship Winners

April 5, 2023

The EGIA Foundation announced the recipients of the 2022-2023 EGIA Foundation HVAC HERO Scholarship program as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the workforce shortage in the home services industry.

Emerson, GreenChill, Offer Refrigerant Transition Webinars

These free webinars will provide information about the HFC phasedown.

April 4, 2023

Federal regulations, state building codes, and safety standards are evolving to support the emergence of lower-GWP alternatives, and as a result, many have questions about the path forward, compliance timing, and refrigerant safety.

Right Time Group Acquires Oosterveld Heating & Air Conditioning

April 4, 2023

Established in 1980, Oosterveld Heating and Air Conditioning delivers residential heating, cooling, air quality, and hot water services to homeowners in the Guelph area of southern Ontario and surrounding areas.

HVACR OEMs Report Strong Q4 Results

Every surveyed manufacturer noted they’re well-positioned for the coming months

Matt Jachman

April 4, 2023

Six of seven major HVACR manufacturers reported year-over-year revenue increases for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Hurry Up and Wait For IRA Rebates

Rebate programs in federal bill will likely not be available until end of the year

Joanna R. Turpin

April 4, 2023

Nobody quite knows what the final rebate programs will look like, as they will vary from state to state.

Seven Ways to Attract and Retain Field Service Technicians

Those who feel respected by their leaders are 10% more likely to stay with their organizations

Laura Sukorokoff

April 4, 2023

The estimated cost of replacing an employee ranges from 50% to 200% of salary, depending on position.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US to Host Grand Opening Event at Florence, NJ, Training and Distribution Center

April 4, 2023

At 9 a.m. EST on April 26, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) will cut the ribbon on its new Florence, New Jersey, training and distribution center.

Advocates Endorse New York’s Plan to Phase Fossil Fuels Out of New Construction

A fossil fuel ban in new construction is the ‘easiest, most doable first step’ toward meeting the state’s climate goals

Matt Jachman

April 3, 2023

New York recently released a decarbonization roadmap that recommends cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40%, compared to their 1990 level, by 2030, and by 85% by 2050, and all-electric HVAC systems are a big part of that far-reaching plan.