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Smart thermostats offer preventive maintenance options and rebates for customers, but contractors should be sure to get educated — and educate homeowners — on utility rebates like demand-response programs.
As the U.S. moves toward electrification, heat pumps are becoming more popular, which will likely increase sales in the coming years. The key is to know which type of heat pump will work best for an application, as there is a wide range of equipment from which to choose.
The IRA is yet another example — along with various local and state rebates, revolving loans, grants, tax credits, etc. — of our country’s steps toward decarbonization through electrification.
HVAC manufacturers had seats at the table during the White House Electrification Summit, which focused on the electrification of transportation and building systems.
With Republicans taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives for at least the next two years, there could be attempts to alter, or even repeal, measures that affect the HVAC industry.
Joe Manchin is the political bridge between the fossil-fuel technology that still powers most heating and cooling systems in the U.S. and new energy technology that has not fully emerged.
The HVAC industry is pretty excited about all the tax credits and rebates that are being offered currently, so now is the time for contractors to lobby their state’s energy office to make sure that their state is applying for IRA money.
Since President Joe Biden invoked the DPA back in June 2022, HVAC-related energy efficiency incentives and renewable energy technology, have made their way into the spotlight. Many of those who work in the geothermal industry have been “waiting for this day” for decades.
During the shoulder season, HVAC contractors can focus on business fundamentals, inventory, training, and maintenance to stay busy and generate revenue.
On Demand We invite you to join Chris Forth, Vice President of Regulatory, Codes & Environmental Affairs at Johnson Controls, as he walks through the most updated information on some of the key HVAC clean energy programs, including the 25C Federal Tax Credit, the HOMES Rebate Program, and the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA).