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Calling All Humans: Let’s Guide The Next Generation Of The Trades With Passion, Pride, Determination, And Generosity

September 21, 2024

With early exposure to the trades, a young girl found inspiration from the women she saw working in the industry, and now she wants to encourage more women to get into the business.

Embracing the Future of Energy Efficiency with the Inflation Reduction Act

Cristian Daily

September 21, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) tax credits and rebates can unlock thousands for residential homeowners looking to upgrade to energy-efficient HVAC equipment.

HVAC Industry Victory Against EPA Cylinder Ban 'Official'

The Agency Formally Retires Its Proposal Year After Loss in Court

Dylan Kurt

September 20, 2024

“While the recent news is a formality, it makes the victory over these burdensome regulations official."

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Utilizing Digital Marketing to Hire the Talent You Want/Need

Digital marketing provides significant opportunities for contractors to attract employees

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 20, 2024

Whether digital marketing helps contractors attract quality leads, enhance their brand, or showcase their expertise — they’ve already invested in it, but many have yet to realize the opportunity it provides to attract and hire the right talent.

Rhode Island Opens its IRA Electrification Rebate Program

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

September 19, 2024

Eligible residents will be able to save up to $4,000 on an electrical panel upgrade, up to $2,500 on electrical wiring, and up to $840 on an electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven and/or an Energy Star-certified electric heat-pump clothes dryer.

AI and 'Ask A2L'

New artificial intelligence tool helps HVACR distributors with refrigerant transition

Matt Jachman

September 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence and HARDI’s new AI tool were big topics during the group’s recent Focus conference in Dallas, Texas.

Maine Now Offers IRA's Electrification Rebates

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

September 18, 2024

Maine has begun offering Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, which can help eligible homeowners install certain high-efficiency HVAC equipment and make electrical system upgrades.

Tracking HVAC Sales Programs

Improve sales programs by asking questions, analyzing past successes (and failures)

Darrell Sterling

September 18, 2024

Don’t go with the same old, same old when it comes to seasonal sales programs. Find out what’s worked and what hasn’t, and ask trusted customers what they want.

Survey Shows U.S. Executives Prioritize Sustainability, Decarbonization

81% of corporate leaders plan to continue sustainability investments regardless of incentives

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

September 17, 2024

The survey, which included responses from over 200 CEOs, CFOs, and CSOs across various industries in July 2024, also highlighted the impact of government incentives on sustainability plans.

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91% of Homeowners Rely on Online Reviews Before Picking Contractors

But a shocking 43% of contractors don’t respond to reviews at all

Dylan Kurt

September 17, 2024

As inflation continues to cause homeowners to pinch pennies, they are now doing more research on potential contractors before making a decision, which means contractors need to step up their online game.