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HVACR Groups Looking Forward to Trump’s Presidency

An HVAC Minute Video Update: December 12, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 12, 2024

Many HVACR groups are looking forward to how the industry might change once Trump’s in office.

HVAC OEMs Help Contractors Cash in on IRA Incentives

New tools help dealers unlock billions in consumer rebates and tax credits

Joanna R. Turpin

December 12, 2024

HVAC manufacturers are empowering contractors with tools and other resources to unlock IRA incentives for customers, helping boost sales and consumer confidence.

Rolling Out the Mat for a More Comfortable Home: Don’t 'Jump to Conclusions'

How HVAC Contractors Should Be Looking Beyond Equipment and Instead at the Whole Home

David Burd

December 11, 2024

Fan of the movie Office Space? There’s an important lesson HVAC contractors can take from the cult classic.

HVAC Legislation: 2024 Year in Review

Refrigerant Transition, Scrapping of Chevron Doctrine Among the Year’s Critical Issues

Matt Jachman

December 11, 2024

HVACR political insiders talk about some of the year’s most important developments, and about what might be ahead for the industry in Washington, D.C.

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HVAC Customers and Contractors at Odds With Online Pricing

More Homeowners Want Price Transparency, But Most Contractors Aren’t Offering Those Numbers

Dylan Kurt

December 10, 2024

There’s a stark divide when it comes to the percentage of homeowners who say they’re likely to call a contractor with prices on their website, versus the percentage of contractors who actually provide them.

What the Overruling of the Chevron Doctrine Could Mean for HVAC Regulations

HVACR regulations more likely to be successfully challenged

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 9, 2024

Some HVACR industry advocates have already started to challenge certain regulations, and ACCA believes this could have had some impact on the EPA’s recent rule about tracking systems for cylinders.

Geothermal Borehole Drilling Framingham Massachusetts

Neighborhood Network Geothermal Project Connects More Than Just Residents

A partnership between a utility company and climate group could expedite decarbonization efforts

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 9, 2024

While a shared system has been utilized before on college campuses or in hospitals, this is the first time in the United States that a utility company has ever installed geothermal across a neighborhood. And it happened because of a unique partnership.

New York Announces $10 Million Now Available To Advance Clean Heating And Cooling Technology For Large Buildings

New Program Supports Production and Demonstration Of Simple, Energy-Efficient, Cold-Climate Heat Pumps For Consumers

December 8, 2024

See how the "Clean Heat for All" program is advancing energy-efficient heat pumps for large buildings across New York State.

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Using A2Ls in Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

Technicians must learn how to safely work with mildly flammable refrigerants

Don Fort

December 6, 2024

Technicians must be trained to handle A2L refrigerants safely, using proper equipment, following safety guidelines, and understanding risks to prevent injuries.