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By transitioning to ecofriendly refrigeration systems — such as CO₂ (R-744) — companies can turn sustainability into a financial advantage by generating and selling carbon credits. But how does this work, what role do HVAC businesses play in this growing carbon market, and is this a feasible solution going forward?

As more and more people demand indoor comfort, transitioning to R-32 is designed to be a low GWP refrigerant while delivering the performance and energy efficiencies needed to cool our homes and buildings.

Winsupply Inc. is a family of companies that includes more than 670 Winsupply local companies and regional wholesalers across the U.S. and service companies for sourcing and business support. Winsupply’s purpose – to build entrepreneurs – is a driving force behind this investment in Mined XAI.

With a shrinking labor pool and stiff competition from other industries, HVAC needs to reevaluate its recruitment strategies if it wants to stay ahead in 2025.

With the CHIPS Act requiring 60 votes for repeal, and development reaching mostly red districts, Trump's critique appears unlikely to translate into legislative action.

More homeowners in more climate zones are demanding heat pumps, and new technologies are making this sustainable switch possible. 

As New York enacts and implements new regulations focused on reducing energy use and carbon emissions, Modular Comfort Systems’ expertise in designing and delivering high-efficiency systems, and Daikin’s decarbonization technology and capabilities, will combine to deliver comprehensive HVAC solutions that help customers trim both their utility bills and carbon footprints.  

From CSR assistance to automated invoicing, businesses have plenty of opportunities to streamline operations with a little help from automation tools. 

The acquisitions of Sierra Air Conditioning Inc., Sierra Air Conditioning of Idaho LLC, and Silverado Mechanical LLC expand Airtron’s presence in the Western U.S. and establish the first national HVAC installation business dedicated to servicing the single-family-home new construction market.

“More heating-degree days year-to-year helped produce sales growth in all seven of our regions during January,” said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.

Utilizing the company’s Internet of Zoning (IoZ) technology, the Bliss Zoning System enables homeowners to easily manage both lighting and temperature settings through a single, user-friendly app, allowing for customized comfort in every zone.

This premium system ensures indoor comfort even at outdoor temperatures as low as -22°F (-30°C) while maintaining high efficiency with a SEER2 rating of up to 33.5 SEER2. AIRSTAGE Orion XLTH+ offers superior heating performance, maintaining full rated (100%) capacity at -15°F (-26°C) and 90% rated capacity at -22°F (-30°C). Its compact outdoor unit, slim wall-mounted indoor unit, and extended line set lengths (up...

At the 2025 AHR EXPO, organizations discussed the initiatives they’re taking to tackle the workforce shortage including bringing awareness to the industry, emphasizing company culture, providing necessary up-to-date training, and embracing technology and AI to ultimately, bring more bodies in. 

SMART Local 206 served as an early adopter and model for national expansion for the first childcare benefit offered in the unionized building trades.

Jim Schnorr, who joined the firm two years ago and had been serving as vice president of business development, moves to president of N.H. Yates. Jon Thomas, who had served as president, moves CEO, and Dan Kelbaugh moves from executive vice president to COO.

Low-GWP A2Ls provide a cost-effective alternative to pricier options like CO2 for commercial refrigeration equipment. They also feature a familiar architecture for technicians and deliver benefits such as energy efficiency and easier installation and maintenance. 

The initiative will integrate Carrier’s battery-enabled HVAC technology, delivered through its Home Energy Management System (HEMS), with Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence-powered analytics and WeatherNext AI models built by Google DeepMind and Google Research.

There are 4 main categories of tools to check for A2L compatibility, but that doesn’t mean HVAC technicians need to replace all their tools upfront. 

Professionals at any level can now enroll in the new courses through a dedicated portal being launched for the PHCC Academy, an online platform offering training programs with specialized courses for everyone from pre-apprentices to seasoned business owners.