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Time for HVAC Contractors to Lobby Their State Energy Offices

Some IRA tax credits/rebates will be disbursed through state agencies

December 6, 2022

The HVAC industry is pretty excited about all the tax credits and rebates that are being offered currently, so now is the time for contractors to lobby their state’s energy office to make sure that their state is applying for IRA money.

Lennox Industries Announces Price Increase

December 5, 2022

Due to persistent cost increases, Lennox Industries will be increasing prices up to 8% on residential and commercial equipment, accessories, and parts.

Defense Production Act, Incentives ‘Turbocharge’ Geothermal

Niche segment of HVAC has been “waiting for this day” to come

Layan Dahhan

December 5, 2022

Since President Joe Biden invoked the DPA back in June 2022, HVAC-related energy efficiency incentives and renewable energy technology, have made their way into the spotlight. Many of those who work in the geothermal industry have been “waiting for this day” for decades.

Seven Things to Check to Ensure Proper Compressor Function

HVACR experts share tips for preventing compressor failure before it happens

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 5, 2022

There are a few different things HVAC contractors can check to ensure proper compressor function. This article highlights seven of them.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 5, 2022

December 5, 2022

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.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Pricing, Labor, and Growing Your HVAC Business

Kyle Gargaro

December 4, 2022

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Rodney Koop from the New Flat Rate.

Best in Class: HVAC National Championship Winner

Casual contest entry leads tech to first-place finish in HVAC National Championship

Matt Jachman

December 3, 2022

Mack Shwert recently took home the title of the country’s best HVAC technician, as well as a check for $40,000, in the inaugural ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship.

ASHRAE Highlights Refrigeration At Winter Conference

The technical program consists of eight tracks, which cover a variety of HVACR topics

December 2, 2022

ASHRAE has released its technical program for the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference, and one of the tracks is dedicated to refrigeration and refrigerants.