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How Will the Presidential Election Impact HVAC Tax Incentives?

With election, tax debate ahead, future of IRA's HVAC efficiency incentives is uncertain

October 4, 2024

A change in the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and a desire to extend Trump-era tax cuts, could derail parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.

High-End HVAC

Leveraging Incentives in HVAC Sales

Rebates, tax credits make it easier to market high-end, high-efficiency products

Matt Jachman

September 23, 2024

High-end HVAC typically means high-efficiency products, which may qualify for the tax and rebate incentives available now. Here’s a look at how three manufacturers are helping contractors leverage incentives.

AI and 'Ask A2L'

New artificial intelligence tool helps HVACR distributors with refrigerant transition

Matt Jachman

September 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence and HARDI’s new AI tool were big topics during the group’s recent Focus conference in Dallas, Texas.

7 Best Practices for HVAC Warehouses

Stay organized, keep close track of inventory, and double-check orders, experts say

Matt Jachman

September 16, 2024

Product organization, storage, and delivery are fundamental to HVACR distribution, and any type of distribution business. We talked to experts about some best practices for HVACR warehousing.

HVACR Industry Knowledge Offers a Valuable Perspective

Matt Jachman

September 9, 2024

The industry touches our lives directly, and an HVACR-literate public would be a boon to it.

The IRA’s Incentives at 2-Year Mark

Fans cheer public’s reception of residential HVAC incentives, but critics have issues with program

Matt Jachman

September 6, 2024

Those in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act’s incentives for residential building decarbonization say the numbers show they’re working, but critics fear the program is flawed.

Carlyle Compressors Variable-Speed 06M Compressor

Changing Compressor Technology

The transition to A2L refrigerants means a compressor transition too

Matt Jachman

August 30, 2024

The move to A2L refrigerants means compressors in new a/c and heat pump systems will have different features than older models. Three compressor manufacturers say they’re prepared.

Florida Budget Includes IRA Money

All 50 states, DOE says, have rebate funding approved or an application in the works

Matt Jachman

August 16, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who dropped out of the presidential race early this year, has backtracked on accepting his state’s share of federal funding for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program.

Artificial Intelligence is Taking on More Tasks, and This Can Help HVAC Office Workers Get More Done

AI and Back-Office ‘Superhumans’

Matt Jachman

August 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is now able to handle many of an HVAC contractor’s administrative tasks, and also help employees perform their own tasks better.

2024 Dealer Design Awards: HVAC Light Commercial Equipment

Matt Jachman

August 6, 2024

This dual-fuel option reduces the need for upsizing electrical services and field wiring when using a heat pump to replace a conventional gas-electric unit.