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Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

The Homeowner, Contractor, and the Smart Thermostat Market

Contractor market ‘actually pacing behind the retail/consumer demand for smart thermostats’

October 1, 2024

While government incentives, savings in utility bills, word-of-mouth, and increasing popularity have led to homeowner’s increased awareness of smart thermostats, there is still a lot of room in the market for growth.

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New Technology Can Decompose Refrigerants

A catalyst made from industrial waste can break down R-134a with 99% efficiency

September 30, 2024

A new technology has been developed that can decompose refrigerants, using a catalyst made from industrial waste called “red mud.'’

A Warmer Welcome: The Increasing Adoption of Radiant Heating in Commercial Spaces

More commercial building owners taking an interest in the systems

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 30, 2024

The evolution of radiant heating coupled with growing awareness of its ability to provide things like enhanced comfort, safety, efficiency, and cost-savings, has led to more acceptance of the systems in the commercial market.

Report Highlights Importance of Refrigerant Reclamation

September 29, 2024

New report finds that GHGs can be reduced significantly through the use of reclaimed refrigerant versus producing and using newly manufactured virgin refrigerant.

H2VAC: Using Hydrogen Fuel to Decarbonize Heating and Cooling

Powering electric heating and cooling equipment using hydrogen fuel cells can reduce reliance on fossil fuels – and strain on the electric grid.

Yussef Abou-Ghanem

September 28, 2024

Discover how hydrogen fuel is poised to revolutionize HVAC systems by reducing carbon emissions and easing strain on electric grids, driving the industry toward a decarbonized future.

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New Refrigerant Research Center Funded By NSF

The grant is designed to promote the creation of sustainable refrigerant technologies

Joanna R. Turpin

September 27, 2024

The NSF is providing a grant to six universities, which will work together to create sustainable refrigerant technologies.

Second Anniversary of IRA Incentives Met With Praise and Criticism

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 26, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 26, 2024

Two years after the IRA’s incentives came into play, some praise it while others criticize.

Quickness Key in Managing HVAC Leads

If contractors can respond in less than five minutes, they are four times more likely to close the deal

Kyle Gargaro

September 26, 2024

A look at how HVAC contractors can manage leads from the phone, website, and social media.

Carrier Teases Futuristic, Hybrid, Battery-Backup HVAC Units

‘Super disruptive new technology’ to provide comfort, grid resiliency

Maria Taylor

September 25, 2024

At Climate Week NYC, a breakthrough HVAC technology that could help homeowners avoid peak pricing while also addressing growing concerns of over-stressing the grid was announced.