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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

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.

Don Fort and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

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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.

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Locating Hard-to-Find Refrigerant Leaks

If You Are Unable to Find a Leak, Patience Is Usually Your Best Tool

Joe Marchese

December 6, 2024

Perseverance is generally your best tool when trying to find a refrigerant leak.

HVAC Owner Dependency Issues

How To Identify Them and How to Break Them

Timothy E. Hull

December 5, 2024

How successful HVAC contractors can feel trapped, and what they can do to break the cycle and build a company that can function without them.

HVAC Mergers & Acquisitions Market in 2025

An HVAC Minute Video Update: December 5, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 5, 2024

Going into 2025, there are three key things to know about the HVAC mergers & acquisitions market.

Overcoming Communication Challenges Within the Refrigerant Transition

2025 Could Be a Trying Time for Contractors Who Don't Prepare

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

December 4, 2024

With a big refrigerant transition slated to pick up steam in 2025, contractors need to be prepared to communicate what these changes mean to both their customers and staff.

HVAC Contractor Builds Business on Heat Pumps

Kim Bergeron has been installing heat pumps since 1989

Kyle Gargaro

December 4, 2024

The HVAC residential electrification trend is growing for contractors.

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EPA Issues Enforcement Alert for Illegal Import of HFCs

The alert highlights common compliance issues associated with bulk HFC imports

December 3, 2024

The EPA's alert highlights bulk HFC import compliance issues, recent enforcement actions, and guidance to help companies avoid legal penalties.

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Did the Election Turn Down the Heat on Anti-Gas Measures?

Voters in California and Washington State rejected initiatives designed to curb gas use

Joanna R. Turpin

December 3, 2024

The battle over natural gas is heating up, as courts and voters push back. But environmental groups aren’t backing down and will continue to fight against the use of gas in space and water heating.