Kyle Gargaro, Articles

Tax Credit Extensions Are Not Happening

Government has not come through for the geothermal industry

May 9, 2016

This is an election year, which always leads to even less being accomplished in Washington than normal. A heavy supply of gridlock will likely be served throughout the remainder of 2016.

The ribbon cutting at the Helix innovation center

Emerson Officially Opens Helix Innovation Center

Will develop new technologies that address heating, cooling, and refrigeration challenges

Kyle Gargaro

April 29, 2016

An investment in innovation came to fruition as Emerson officially introduced its $35 million Helix Innovation Center on April 27. The 40,000-square-foot center, located on the University of Dayton campus, will serve as a commercial building controls and HVAC technology lab.

E360 Roundtable Focuses on Tech Shortage

Forum concentrates on refrigerants, regulations, and the lack of qualified workers

Kyle Gargaro

April 25, 2016

The latest forum was held Feb. 18 in Atlanta and was highlighted by Drusilla Hufford, director, stratospheric protection division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who gave a national and global regulatory update, as well as Rajan Rajendran, vice president, systems innovation center and sustainability, Emerson Climate Technologies, who briefed attendees on refrigerant and energy regulations.

Manufacturing Executives Discuss the State of the Industry

3 executives discuss everything from the economic outlook to regulations in the industry

Kyle Gargaro

April 25, 2016

At the recent ACCA Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, The NEWS had the opportunity to speak with three HVAC manufacturing executives about the issues facing the industry.

Give a Salute to the Younger Generation of HVAC

Kyle Gargaro

April 11, 2016

The Top 40 Under 40 contest is open to those working in all aspects of the industry; the nominee just has to excel in the workplace and have a fuzzy memory of cassette tapes.

Come and Knock on My Door… But Bring Business

Kyle Gargaro

April 4, 2016

Charity is great, and charitable giving is important. However, when you’re running a business, you should strive to gain any advantage you can.

Carrier’s Move Needs to Start a Discussion

Kyle Gargaro

March 21, 2016

Carrier is learning that the hard way after announcing its plans to relocate its Indianapolis manufacturing operations to a location near existing Carrier manufacturing facilities in Monterrey, Mexico, last month.

Rajan Rajendran, vice president, systems innovation center and sustainability, Emerson Climate Technologies

E360 Roundtable Focuses on Tech Shortage

Forum concentrates on refrigerants, regulations, and the lack of qualified workers

Kyle Gargaro

March 21, 2016

Through its E360 Forums, Emerson Climate Technologies Inc. offers all links of the HVAC supply chain an opportunity to discuss the future of the commercial refrigeration industry. The latest forum was held Feb. 18 in Atlanta.

Contractors Should Look Toward the Armed Forces

Kyle Gargaro

March 7, 2016

Currently, Vet2Tech has approximately 1,500 companies from across the U.S. signed up for the program. Every vet who takes part in the program has his or her resume sent to 25-30 employers. It is a pretty powerful program.

Modine announced its geothermal and water-source heat pump systems have earned the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute AHRI certified mark.

Tax Credits, Fuel Prices Concern Geothermal Manufacturers

Kyle Gargaro

February 22, 2016

The geothermal industry is acutely aware that government-issued commercial and residential tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2016. Currently, geothermal heat pumps in commercial applications are eligible for a 10 percent income tax credit, and residential applications may receive up to a 30 percent incentive.