The IRA provides incentives to homeowners looking to replace old equipment that burns fossil fuels with new high-efficiency systems that is powered by renewable energy, and HVAC contractors are needed to install it.

Homeowners looking to add solar, EV chargers, high-efficiency heat pumps, and more will soon have access to numerous tax incentives and rebates. HVAC contractors may want to consider offering more of these products and services.

Heat pumps, smart HVACR controls, thermal energy networks, and an increase in the number of energy-efficient buildings are central to the state of New York’s multipronged decarbonization plan.

Danfoss North America recently signed a power purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.-based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 MW of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025.

Michigan’s share of the federal Home Efficiency Rebates funding totals nearly $211 million.

Owners and agents of multifamily buildings in California may apply now for rebates on heat-pump heating and cooling units. The owners of single-family homes in the state will be able to apply for rebates for new heat pumps for space heating and cooling within the next several weeks.

Based on scientific discoveries at Kano Laboratories, Kroil creeps into millionth inch spaces, dissolves rust and lubricates to loosen frozen metal parts. Kroil’s unique molecular structure creates an affinity to metal assuring swift penetration.

RotoStorm™ II has the ability to output up to 1,350 pounds per hour of insulation. Along with its many features the RotoStorm II can utilize various types of insulation including cellulose, fiberglass or other types of wool insulation. 

The GPS-iClean is the world’s first self-cleaning, no-maintenance air purification system that can reduce particles, control odors, kill pathogens, and even save energy by reducing ventilation air requirements.

SEMCO PanL Solutions provide a structural, acoustic, thermal panel that is modular in design. These tongue-and-groove panels require no screws upon installation. Typical applications are barrier walls, large air plenums, HVAC enclosures, and mechanical room enclosures.

As a heating and air conditioning company owner; where do I get leads from today? Where do I put my money today?

An additional $500,000 in funding is available this winter for low-income Coloradans who can't afford to repair their non-working home heating system, according to Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC).

The city of Las Vegas and NV Energy have announced a new partnership that, upon approval of a filing to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and ratification by the Las Vegas City Council, will dedicate to city operations a portion of energy produced by a local solar facility currently in development.

SolarCity is introducing a Smart Energy Home offering to new residential customers in Hawaii. It includes advanced technology: solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, smart electric water heaters, and the Nest Learning Thermostat, all coordinated by a home gateway.

Mauzy Heating, Air & Solar, a provider of heating and cooling as well as solar energy services in Southern California, has announced the appointment of Jim Richardson as the company’s new general manager.

A&B Properties Inc. (ABP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin Inc., has partnered with Carbon Lighthouse, an energy services company, to implement a two-month pilot to identify energy efficiency initiatives for its commercial assets in Hawaii.

According to the AEA, nonresidential buildings consume more than half the building energy use in Alaska, and the majority of these buildings are privately owned. The Commercial Building Energy Audit program is designed to pay up to 75 percent of the cost of an ASHRAE level 1+ energy audit performed on privately owned commercial buildings.

The Contractors Association of Kauai (CAK is offering multiple scholarships to Kauai residents seeking a career in a construction-related field of study.

The air duct calculator, or “ductulator,” is a commonly used tool for designing and installing duct systems. Unfortunately, many designers and technicians receive limited instructions on its correct use.

Parker Sporlanls latest offerings include a rugged carrying case, off-the-shelf valves, and a simple-to-use board for refrigeration control.

This article will explore the remote bulb and its proper placement on a system’s suction line.

SHARP is an on-site, OSHA consultation program that offers confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., free of charge.

The pandemic brought a lot of HVAC-related issues to the public’s attention. One of these was the state of air quality in prisons and jails.

General Filters' Soaring Eagle Award honors the sales agency that best represents the company in terms of sales revenue, sales growth, and new product sales.

As wildfires become more common, can future Tesla home HVAC system users expect the same sort of defense against poor air quality that its vehicles have?

The foundation of success for HVAC pros lies in establishing client relationships, recognizing that being the initial point of contact during times of need is paramount.

Grow rooms are a prominent example of the potential and the challenges of indoor agriculture.

January is National Radon Action Month, and IAQ manufacturer AprilAire used its booth at the AHR Expo to showcase its new radon mitigation lineup.

Greenheck has added three new models to its line of high-performance residential energy recovery ventilators (ERVs).

The combination of direct sun beating down on a home and lack of adequate ventilation can significantly raise the temperatures in a home’s attic, which can then transfer to the rest of the house.

Hudson will sell reclaimed refrigerants under the names Freon R-11, Freon R-12, Freon R-123, and Freon R-22, and use the Freon brand name in its marketing materials.

The joint venture will distribute Samsung ductless products in the U.S. and Canada as well as products branded “Lennox powered by Samsung,” which will be sold through Lennox stores and its direct-to-dealer network.

Allied Air is set to launch an extensive range of equipment that uses the refrigerant R-454B, which has a GWP of 466, about 78% lower than that of R-410A.

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone Private Equity will purchase Emerson’s 40% common equity ownership in the joint venture, while Copeland will repurchase the seller’s note.

Carrier and Bryant have announced the recipients of the Distributors’ Education Foundation scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year.

Through the acquisition, RCP aims to “take the No. 1 position in zoning.”

Trane Charlotte employees achieved 3 million work hours, or approximately ten years, without a workday lost due to a work-related injury or illness.

The new Milwaukee Tool factory in Grenada County, Mississippi, will employ more than 800 people and is Milwaukee’s eighth location in Mississippi. It is also the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the U.S.

The Markham District Energy facility differs from standard applications because instead of relying on conventional energy sources, it captures waste heat from sewage, which enters at about 5°C and is converted into 95°C usable heat.

Evaluating the age of the system and the urgency of the problem are two key ways to tell whether or not a boiler should be repaired or replaced.

The acquisition of Plains Mechanical Services is designed to further expand Thermogenics' service capabilities within the north central region.

The U.S. DOE will soon begin enforcing its 2017 rule that mandates minimum energy efficiency requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers.

Emerson announced a new platform of AWEF-compliant condensing units for walk-in coolers to meet the DOE rule.

When faced with a leaky coil on a reach-in cooler, a decision needs to be made whether to repair or replace it. The final decision may come down to where the leak is located.

New report finds that GHGs can be reduced significantly through the use of reclaimed refrigerant versus producing and using newly manufactured virgin refrigerant. 

In the sixth installment of this series, we ask if A2L refrigerants are as flammable as propane or hydrocarbons.

If a potential relay is malfunctioning, the compressor motor is in danger of not starting, stalling, locking rotor, or even burning out. That is why technicians should understand how to troubleshoot potential relays.

Ross B. Shuster, CEO, Copeland, discusses Blackstone’s investment into the company, how the transaction will impact the company’s HVAC offerings, and more.

Continuous and rapid cycling is hard on a compressor, but the use of a simple time delay relay can mitigate the risk of compressor failure.

Getting the right people on the team has always been essential for any company, in any industry, and HVAC is no exception.