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Home » Authors » Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman

Matt Jachman

Matt Jachman is an editor at the ACHR NEWS. He has 30-plus years of experience in community journalism and a bachelor’s degree in English from Wayne State University in Detroit.

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Political Insights at HARDI Conference

Government affairs officials from OEMs talk refrigerants, energy policy reform, tariffs, and what’s ahead
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
January 13, 2026

A panel representing four major manufacturers discussed political and regulatory issues in front of HVACR distributors during the recent HARDI conference in Las Vegas. 


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Heat Pump, A/C Shipments Fall for 5th Straight Month

Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
December 12, 2025

The Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute data show that heat pump, a/c, furnace. and water heater shipments all fell in October in comparison to the same month last year.


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Industry Worries About Stranded R-410A Equipment

They’re selling off remaining R-410A systems, though the deadline could be repealed
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
December 5, 2025

Distributors report success in reducing R-410 equipment inventory, but some say repealing the deadline for installing the systems would help.


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From A2L to Tariffs, HVACR Had a Year

Industry leaders look back at 2025 and offer suggestions for success in 2026
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
December 3, 2025

The R-454B crisis dominated HVACR news this year, but other issues impacted the industry as well. They all set the stage for the year ahead.  


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HVAC Purchasing Decision Drivers

Quality is top brand decision factor, but favorable pricing could prompt a swap
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
December 2, 2025
A survey looked at the reasons contractors choose brands and might consider changing brands, and a comparison of five identical surveys shows the reasons for changing shifted over time.
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HVAC and the Grid of the Future

Experts: Smart technology, renewables, flexibility will contribute to a stronger grid
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
November 20, 2025

Data centers and building electrification are increasing the demands on the electrical grid, but new technology, innovation, grid flexibility, and renewables each have a role to play in meeting that demand.  


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The Heat Pump Push: 10 States Team Up to Electrify America’s Homes

Multistate plan targets 90% heat pump sales by 2040
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
November 18, 2025

Member states double down on heat pump support — aiming to grow economies, create local jobs, and reduce energy costs. 


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Heat Pump, A/C Shipments Continue Sharp Dropoff

Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
November 14, 2025

Nearly 1.1 million fewer air-source heat pumps and central a/c units were shipped in the U.S. this year, through September, than were shipped during the first nine months of 2024.



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Heat Pump Makers See Market Opportunities

Experts: Loss of incentives means a chance to re-focus on product’s qualities
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
November 14, 2025

Manufacturers say the “next wave” of growth will be retrofit-friendly systems that drop into existing homes with minimal electrical work.


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A Skeptical EPA Weighs the Future of Energy Star

The program is also at issue in the federal budget for the next fiscal year
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
November 12, 2025

The arrival of the second Trump administration in Washington, D.C., this year brought talk of canceling the Energy Star program, though the HVAC industry and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed support for it.


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