Electric heating reached its highest-ever share of the U.S. new housing market in 2024, the Building Decarbonization Coalition report said, as 61% of the units completed that year were outfitted with some type of electric system, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Morris Township, New Jersey, over an ordinance requiring certain new buildings to be all-electric.
Energy experts say in this world of uncertainties, electrification is here to stay. HVAC professionals offer insights into capitalizing on this growing trend.
With winter heating costs up about 11% and conflict in the Middle East raising heating oil prices, HVAC contractors can provide solutions to customers seeking ways to lower energy bills.
Despite talk within President Donald Trump’s administration of canceling the Energy Star program, Congress funded it to the tune of $33 million for this fiscal year.
A Texas startup and Nebraska researchers are teaming up to commercialize a new AI-driven leak detection algorithm for next-gen HVAC systems, addressing the growing demand for smart tools that turn complex VRF system data into actionable maintenance alerts.