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Minnesota ‘Karen’ Calls 911 on HVAC Technician

TikTok video shows the woman screaming for the police as he stands in the driveway after a canceled air duct cleaning

March 8, 2023

In a viral TikTok video posted last month, a young Black HVAC technician films a woman in Golden Valley, Minnesota, who booked an appointment for an air duct cleaning, then phoned the cops in hysterics after he showed up.

Energy Savings, New Technology, Incentives: The Market for Geothermal is Heating Up

With renewed incentives, geothermal heating and cooling systems are now poised to meet the moment

Matt Jachman

March 8, 2023

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

BlocPower Announces $150M in Financing for Building Decarbonization in Low-Income Communities

March 8, 2023

BlocPower, a climate technology company focused on greening America's buildings, announced a fundraising round of $150 million, including more than $24 million of Series B corporate equity led by VoLo Earth Ventures and $130 million of debt financing led by Goldman Sachs.

Brandywine Valley Heating and Air Conditioning Celebrates 30th Anniversary

March 8, 2023

Pennsylvania-based HVAC firm delivers expertise and service while promoting civic commitment to the area.

AHRI Presents Policy Leadership Award to Senator Tom Carper

March 7, 2023

AHRI bestowed the honor in appreciation of Sen. Tom Carper's work in successfully shepherding the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and the Kigali Amendment through the U.S. Senate.

Petri Plumbing & Heating: Professional & Personal Service Since 1906

Brooklyn-based HVAC contractor is a testament to just how far the trades have come

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 7, 2023

Petri Plumbing & Heating has been around since 1906. To secure that longevity, the company’s had to change with the times, sought out “young blood,” gone above and beyond in their service, and kept business-operations professional yet personal.

Heat Pumps Are Part of Elon Musk’s Master Plan

The Tesla CEO has expressed an interest in creating a residential heat pump

Joanna R. Turpin

March 7, 2023

According to Musk, “There is a clear path to a fully sustainable Earth with abundance.”

Trane Celebrates Inaugural Class of Trade Warriors

March 7, 2023

Trane Technologies’ residential HVAC brands (Trane Residential and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning) celebrated the inaugural graduation of its first cohort of Trade Warriors to train at Fort Bragg.

AHR Expo 2023 Draws Big Crowd in Atlanta

Kyle Gargaro

March 6, 2023

In what could be the last time the AHR Expo is held in Atlanta, the event saw a drastic uptick in attendees from the event last year in Las Vegas.

Leap Partners Acquires A1 Heating & Air Conditioning, Engineered Heating and Air

March 6, 2023

Over the last 10 months, Leap Partners’ portfolio has grown to include seven HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies across Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee.