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The customer experience starts with culture.

70% of systems have faults that waste $2.5 billion in energy each year — smart tools help contractors fix that. 

A federal court has upheld the Department of Energy’s furnace efficiency rule, requiring all new residential furnaces manufactured after 2028 to be 15% more efficient than today’s models. The DOE says the move will save consumers an average of $350 over the life of their equipment while cutting emissions equivalent to shutting down two dozen gas power plants.

New Jersey-based Triangle Tube closed abruptly on November 3, but the company website says the voluntary recall of approximately 67,500 boilers will not be affected.

Energy Star, which was launched in 1992, certifies highly efficient appliances, including HVAC equipment, and homes and other buildings. The work is a joint EPA and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) effort.

Signs are showing there's going to be some increased heating demand this winter, along with a handful of volatile swings. 

Commercial demand for HVAC equipment grew in Q3, while residential sales fell, due to consumer uncertainty, cooler weather, and the lingering effects of the refrigerant transition. 

EPA’s proposed rule may offer short-term flexibility, but industry leaders warn it could trigger HFC shortages and stranded assets.