Articles by Matt Jachman

Chillers use the principles of thermodynamics to remove heat from a conditioned space. But “chiller” is a broad term that encompasses system configurations, refrigeration technologies, and methods of rejecting captured heat. Experts take a closer look.

The decision is a win for the California Restaurant Association, which challenged the ban that took effect in 2020. The city has not decided whether to appeal.

The companies were recognized for their contributions toward a transition to cleaner energy.

HVAC industry leaders gathered at the White House for a discussion of heat pump manufacturing and deployment. The greater use of heat pumps is part of the Biden Administration’s decarbonization strategy.

Nearly $9 billion in federal rebate money is eye-catching but months away. Experts say the Inflation Reduction Act’s enhanced tax credits, for consumers and contractors, are the best bets now.

The AI features in communications software, such as voice-to-text and message-flagging, have made for faster, easier customer-contractor communications that are also more personalized and have less room for misunderstanding.

Six of seven major HVACR manufacturers reported year-over-year revenue increases for the fourth quarter of 2022.

New York recently released a decarbonization roadmap that recommends cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40%, compared to their 1990 level, by 2030, and by 85% by 2050, and all-electric HVAC systems are a big part of that far-reaching plan.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), accidental CO poisoning is the cause of approximately 50,000 emergency room visits and more than 400 deaths each year in the U.S.

Calculated, deliberate ductwork design and construction are major factors in how effectively and efficiently a forced-air HVAC system works.