Chris Gray

President Trump lowered Section 232 tariff rates for certain HVAC components, providing what some estimates show as billions of dollars in savings for consumers.

A judge has vacated the termination of 11 grants after plaintiffs argued the DOE violated the Fifth Amendment and First Amendment.

A new report from Field Promax indicates that about three hours per day of a technician’s paid time aren’t being optimized. 

EPA officials say changes to the 2023 Technology Transition Rule help unburden businesses, but HVAC industry associations say the rule will impact refrigerant demand and food retailer transitions to lower-GWP refrigeration systems.

The latest AHRI shipment data shows growth in cooling equipment like heat pumps and a/c in April, though the industry is still struggling with price increases. 

Google is committing $50 million to help develop training programs across the country to meet the demand for skilled trades workers in HVAC and other sectors. 

HVAC contractors and distributors need to be wary of refrigerants that are packaged to imitate trusted brands but contain illegal contents. 

As communities push back against data center development, HVAC is positioning itself as part of the solution, not the problem. 

The 2026 Summer Cooling Report shows 99% of respondents across all income brackets, regions, and generations are altering their cooling and spending habits.

A lack of qualified instructors is hindering the HVACR industry’s ability to fill the 40,000 job openings projected annually over the next decade.