Articles by Chris Gray

At the 2026 AHR Expo, executives highlighted CPVC and prefabricated PEX solutions, double-digit growth in key segments, and plans to drive innovation in emerging markets such as data centers and life sciences. 

Rheem is raising the bar on sustainability with a new commitment to train more than a million HVAC contractors and industry professionals worldwide over the next decade.

As heat pumps gain popularity in the U.S., a new study out of France provides additional evidence that heat pumps are both an efficient and sustainable option. 

The Washington Supreme Court is reviewing Initiative 2066, a voter-approved measure that could shape natural gas access, electrification policy, and HVAC contractor options. 

By adopting ServiceTitan’s AI-powered Max Program across 27 businesses, Southern Home Services is betting automation will define the future of HVAC operations.

The latest figures from the AHRI show shipments of a/c units and heat pumps fell in November 2025 compared to the same time last year, while furnaces saw modest year-over-year gains.

When Nvidia’s CEO said the company’s latest AI system could be cooled with hot water and no chillers, investors reacted quickly. Shares of several HVAC manufacturers fell sharply, underscoring how closely tied the industry’s growth has become to data center cooling assumptions.