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Cruz Leads Senate Effort to Shut Down Furnace Rule

February 5, 2024

The rule will effectively ban the sale of non-condensing gas furnaces and, according to the American Gas Association (AGA), will affect 55% of U.S. households.

Why Online Reviews Should Matter to HVAC Contractors

An HVAC Minute Video Update: February 5, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 5, 2024

A recent survey found that online reviews are extremely important to homeowners, yet only 61% of HVAC contractors actually advertise them on their websites.

Odds Are This Won’t Be The Last Refrigerant Transition

A2Ls are likely an interim solution, as Europe is already using A3s

Joanna R. Turpin

February 4, 2024

The transition to A2Ls will likely serve as an interim solution. Europe has already embraced propane in certain heat pump systems, and the U.S. may follow suit, albeit with a different low-GWP refrigerant.

State of the HVAC Industry 2024: Education

Trades Education Must Evolve to Keep Pace with Industry Changes

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, enrollment in trades courses increased 19.3% from 2021 to 2022

Herb Woerpel

February 3, 2024

As the industry continues to gray and the demand for HVAC services continues to rise, recruiting, training, and retaining young talent is crucial to the trade’s future.

Employee Motivation in the HVAC Industry

Finding the right people for the right seats

Dwight Miller

February 2, 2024

Some in the HVAC industry have struggled with employee retention, but implementing the "Right People, Right Seats" concept may help get employees to excel in their respective roles and reduce turnover.

States Seek IRA Rebate Funding

But consumers have seen no money yet for high-efficiency HVAC purchases

Matt Jachman

February 1, 2024

California, New Mexico, New York, and Hawaii are the first states to apply for federal rebate money for high-efficiency equipment. Twenty-three states have received funding to set up and manage rebate programs.

Creating Thermal Energy Networks in Rochester, Minnesota

Reaching greenhouse goals

Scot Ramsey

January 31, 2024

As Rochester city leaders set the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050, the challenge is now how to follow through.

The Journey to a Successful Rebrand

Contractors have to rebrand for the right reasons

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 31, 2024

If a company finds themselves in need of a rebrand, they’ll want to partner with a PR agency who can guide them through the rebranding journey, put a step-by-step process in place, and communicate better with current and future customers.

In Line for Federal Money for Heat Pumps, OEMs are Ready to get to Work

‘It’s a Proud Moment’

Matt Jachman

January 30, 2024

As the federal government plans millions in grant funding to boost heat-pump manufacturing in the U.S., a big player in the market as well as a newcomer are thrilled with the opportunity.

Lennox Legend John Norris Jr. Dies at 87

Kyle Gargaro

January 30, 2024

John Norris Jr. was the grandson of Lennox founder D.W. Norris and, during a 46-year career, was instrumental in the company's tremendous growth. He had retired in 2006.