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A look back at how advancements in compressor technology forever changed the HVAC industry. 

Kroger will spend $100 million to reduce refrigerant leaks and replace hundreds of systems under a proposed DOJ settlement over alleged Clean Air Act violations.

Eagle Pipe Heating & Air in Washington demonstrates the power community involvement has in making the trades attractive to the next generation. 

California regulators are exploring HVACR equipment sales tracking to boost permit compliance, but industry groups warn the proposal could create costly, burdensome reporting requirements. 

Champion of Distribution Sales Tony Cirilli has “the most accounts in the most demanding part of the world” as well as an unmatched “get-it-done attitude,” says the colleague who nominated him. 

The "best counter guy in New England" wins the 2026 Champion of Distribution Counter Service award. 

Rising energy costs are pushing grocers to rethink refrigeration, and new CO₂ technologies are changing long-held assumptions about efficiency and performance.

No contractor wants to discover mid-install that a quoted system upgrade requires opening walls or pulling new wires. EIM technology can help. 

The rise of AI search does not mean HVAC websites are going away, but it does mean contractors need content that is easier for search engines and consumers to understand.

As refrigerants evolve, compressor lubricants must keep pace. The wrong oil-refrigerant combination can reduce efficiency, damage compressors, and shorten system life.