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To become the employer of choice, HVAC contractors must think beyond paychecks. 

“Decarbonization is not just about technology. It’s about rethinking how we design, operate, and value our buildings,” said ASHRAE president Bill McQuade.

Through this pilot program, Hudson provides HVAC contractors with training on recovery best practices, supplies proper storage containers for used refrigerants, covers shipping and logistics, and offers financial incentives for recovered refrigerant.

The meal kit provider, HelloFresh, is embracing AI, IoT, and automation to navigate new refrigerant rules from the EPA.

As part of Jobber’s launch of its 2025 Annual Blue Collar Report, the company has pledged to donate $10 to Bring Back the Trades for every share of the report’s announcement post on Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn and Facebook — up to $15,000.

"This achievement reflects the work of our talented engineering and product development teams, who delivered a solution that reduces energy intensity and operating costs while helping strengthen U.S. competitiveness in commercial buildings,” said Heidi Gehring, managing director of the Americas light commercial division at Carrier HVAC.

Shipments of a/c units took the biggest drop, 32.9%, as 613,216 units were shipped in July 2024 but only 411,530 in July of this year.

This upgrade will replace major plant components, including chillers, cooling towers, primary pumps, and the energy-management system, with high-efficiency technology and artificial intelligence-ready automation.

Excel Mechanical Contractors serves a diverse set of customers across eight states in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic, including federal government agencies, healthcare providers, and major retailers.

HVACR industry veteran Don Gillis has worked on both sides of the counter, as a technician and, later, a wholesaler. He’s now brought his technical training expertise to HARDI.