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Commercial buildings are looking to hit emissions targets, and are in desperate need of HVAC contractors to show them the way.  

GE Appliances plans to expand its U.S.-made air-conditioning and water-heating portfolio, increase output across all product lines, and further modernize its 11 U.S. manufacturing plants with new automation and capital equipment.

Smart thermostats aren’t new, but contractors are finally putting their full potential to work — diagnosing problems remotely, halting unnecessary truck rolls, and turning the technology into opportunities for recurring revenue.  

New state-by-state wage data is showing steady growth in technician pay, but money alone isn’t guaranteeing retention.

Geo leaders talk tax credits, road map to geo success.

An Arizona elementary school recently had a new dual-refrigerant system from Heatcraft installed in its 19-year-old walk-in freezer.  

The clock is ticking on IRA tax credits. With incentives of up to $3,200 in savings set to expire at the end of 2025, HVACR contractors have a limited window to boost sales, educate customers, and stand out from competitors who aren’t talking incentives. 

The HVAC industry has entered a completely new world, and contractors who don’t have their ducks in a row now are going to be left behind.  

The DOE says the changes will ease regulatory burdens, lower consumer costs, and improve Americans’ quality of life. But industry stakeholders are raising red flags, warning that weakening efficiency standards could open the door to an influx of low-cost, lower-quality imports.