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In order to bring more people into the trade and produce more technicians, what should the industry do?

The time has come to move on. So, after 29 ½ years at BNP Media and exactly 30 years in the HVACR industry, I will be retiring as of Feb. 15, 2015.

The following remarks were made regarding the “A Mid-year Update on HVAC Refrigerants” article by Peter Powell.

It’s the small things that mean the most. So, however you celebrate the holidays this year, be sure to hang on to that spirit of giving into 2015 and beyond.

Andy Heinze, distribution channel development manager, Sporlan Division of Parker Hannifin, discusses Sporlan’s new refrigeration system training center. 

Contractors who survived the great recession need to change their mindsets. Business leaders needed to hunker down to get through the tough times but now they must enjoy the reward — a good and growing economy.

David Richardson, curriculum developer and trainer at the National Comfort Institute (NCI) and The NEWS’ Duct Dynasty columnist, discusses the numerous benefits of duct renovation and how contractors can add it to their list of services. 

While plenty of attention needs to be spent making sure students know what a great industry HVAC is to work in, it is also imperative the industry give the same amount of attention to training those interested in making HVAC their career.

Now that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its R-22 phaseout plan, announcing a large drop in 2015, do you think there will be an adequate supply next year?

It's important for you to keep an eye on what the DOE is proposing, and, when applicable, let the government know how and why its energy-saving laws could have a devastating impact on the cash savings of your business.