Kyle Gargaro talks with hilmor senior manager of brand marketing Andrea Halpin about getting the younger generation involved in the HVAC field.

John Lanier, the new chief operating officer for North American Technician Excellence (NATE), talks about how he’s settling into his position, what experience and skills he brings to the organization, and what he hopes to accomplish at NATE.

Jon Melchi, director of government affairs with Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) updates us on regional standards, discusses HARDI’s recent visit to Washington, D.C., and touches on a few other issues affecting distributors.

Randy Petit Sr., co-author of “Electrical Theory and Application for HVACR,” from ESCO Press, discusses the book, what goes into authoring an HVACR book, and why the literature is great for everyone in the industry.

Will Winchester, service manager, Poudre Valley Air, Fort Collins, Colo., joins the NEWSMakers podcast to discuss the latest court ruling about regional furnace standards. We discuss that, the process as a whole, how customers have responded, and much more.

Time sensitive material recorded on April 30. Cade Clark, assistant vice president of government affairs for the Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), gives a brief overview of the new version of the Shaheen-Portman bill, what AHRI thinks of the energy-efficiency legislation, and how it might affect the HVACR industry if it becomes law.

Matt Gates, vice president of energy management services and solutions for Trane, talks about energy efficiency in the commercial market.

Doug Spitler, CEO of Superior Fibers, discusses the ePure, a MERV-8 fiberglass-based air filter. Hear about the development process, how it’s surpassed the company’s goals, how it helps contractors, and much more.

Mike Haines, president at AC4Life.com, shares his insight on the distribution of ductless air conditioning units. Haines, a long-time ductless supporter, shares the state of ductless sales in Central Florida, plus offers advice for fellow contractors who aren’t yet in the ductless game.

Valerie Briggs, director of marketing and business development for North American Technician Excellence (NATE) discusses what’s new with the organization and explains why NATE testing and certification is so vital to the HVACR industry.