Articles by Hannah Belloli-Oster

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.

Younger owners and managers are stepping into leadership roles — often after growing up in the family shop or working summers in the field — and they’re bringing fresh ideas to operations, technology, and culture. Their challenge isn’t starting from scratch; it’s modernizing what already works while honoring the legacy built by previous generations. 

Swiger chose HVACR for the opportunities it presents and found himself taking on the role of training recruits and helping them progress their careers.  

Nexstar Network just made a move most companies wouldn’t dare: It walked away from 50% of its revenue. The reason? To double down on its mission of serving independent contractors, not private-equity-backed businesses. Here’s how they made this bold decision and what it means for the home services industry.  

A single Facebook post recently got a tech fired — but contractors say it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how HVAC companies set social media expectations, protect their brand, and empower employees to share their work proudly.