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Many contractors overlook EPA 608 compliance, but expanded AIM Act rules and rising enforcement mean even good contractors face steep penalties if they can’t document proper refrigerant handling.

Not every technician learns the same way, so why are they still being trained as if they do? By combining all types of learning styles, meeting techs where they are at, and gamifying activities, technicians retain more, apply more in the field, and feel more confident in their skills. 

Celebrating 100 years, The ACHR NEWS looks back to its 1926 debut issue, which introduced electric refrigeration as an emerging technology that some viewed with suspicion 

A Toronto-area Marriott used Armstrong Fluid Technology’s performance envelope platform to cut its energy use by 70% – and discovered even bigger potential savings for buildings not on district heating.

As industry debates the Technology Transitions rule, EPA’s ER&R rule is already in effect, imposing new leak repair, reclamation, reporting, and automatic leak detection requirements under the AIM Act.

With more than 100 gigawatts of U.S. data center demand coming online and a trillion-dollar market looming, Johnson Controls is investing in high-capacity chillers, water-free cooling strategies, and global consistency.

WaterFurnace focused on accelerating geothermal adoption by emphasizing grid resiliency and affordability.

LG is no longer positioning itself as a brand focused on add-on rooms and ductless applications. Instead, the company is emphasizing its ability to serve an entire home or building.

During the 2026 AHR Expo, NAVAC pushed HVAC tool innovation forward with 18 new product launches, including digital manifold gauges that adopt smartphone-style touchscreen technology to make diagnostics faster and intuitive.