Articles by Chris Gray

A lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice could have major implications for how other state and local governments regulate energy sources like natural gas. 

Nearly 2 million fewer a/c and heat pump units were shipped in 2025 compared to 2024, according to the latest data from AHRI. 

New homes in Oregon will be built using heat pumps instead of ducted a/c, a move that might be replicated in other states. 

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump does not have unilateral authority to impose tariffs, though it's unclear whether this will relieve pain points the HVAC industry has faced due to rising costs.

From equipment restrictions to incentive-driven transitions, state electrification efforts are influencing how contractors sell, install, and plan for the future.  

New survey data shows that something as simple as always offering financing to customers can improve close rates on installs by 11%.  

With more than 100 gigawatts of U.S. data center demand coming online and a trillion-dollar market looming, Johnson Controls is investing in high-capacity chillers, water-free cooling strategies, and global consistency.

During the 2026 AHR Expo, NAVAC pushed HVAC tool innovation forward with 18 new product launches, including digital manifold gauges that adopt smartphone-style touchscreen technology to make diagnostics faster and intuitive.