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The new model enables engineers to reach an optimum efficiency/airflow balance versus oversizing equipment for applications requiring between 6,600 and 7,700 CFM, which potentially reduces a project’s upfront capital equipment cost and lifetime energy usage.

As many are still reeling from the devastation caused by the recent wildfires in California, indoor air quality is once again at the forefront. 

A new refrigeration technology using R-454C has been installed in a grocery store, cutting the owner’s energy bills by more than half. 

Exhibitors and organizers are excited to welcome thousands of HVAC contractors and other industry personnel to Orlando for the AHR Expo.

SMACNA and HVAC lobbyist Stanley Kolbe lets us know what to expect out of Washington D.C. in 2025.

The organization collected 531.1 pounds in 2024, marking a decrease of about 21.4% compared with the 676.8 pounds collected in 2023.

Raj Midha from Redwood Services joins the NEWSmakers podcast to give us a cheat sheet on how to advertise with Google.

9 out of 10 HVAC systems have faults, but there are some solutions that contractors may be overlooking. 

The Treasury Department and IRS have released multiple guidance documents over the past year, yet none of these constitute final guidance or rules. 

Jenna Ochoa previously served as their Executive Vice President, overseeing several departments and programs in the organization. 

What’s in store for HVAC in 2025? In this video, four industry experts share their predictions for the upcoming year.

Synergy Solution Group's Service Operations Forum provided a platform for commercial HVAC service professionals to collaborate, share best practices, and develop strategies to strengthen their teams and operations.

As technology and the industry as a whole continue to evolve at a rapid rate, the education surrounding it must as well. Educators must also work to ensure they are meeting industry demands, have enough training to go around, and that they are aiding in securing recruits.  

“These new products reflect our commitment to providing advanced, reliable, and energy-efficient solutions for contractors and homeowners," said Ben Jewell, head of product and an engineer at Viessmann Canada.

The HVAC industry faces a pivotal year in 2025, balancing challenges like inflation and the refrigerant transition with opportunities from IRA incentives and decarbonization efforts.

Massachusetts ranked first in 2024 based on LEED-certified gross square footage per capita over the past year, improving its showing from 2023.

Conversations with several HVACR distribution professionals indicate a cautious optimism for growth in the sector in 2025, though they say the year will not be without its challenges.

Updating the permitting process for heat pumps is an essential step toward the state's goal of installing 6 million heat pumps by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, according to the Building Decarbonization Coalition.

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) unveils the fourth edition of its comprehensive HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide.

2025 is set to usher in a wave of refrigerant regulatory changes and contractors are bracing for what’s promising to be a transformative year.  

Joakim Weidemanis most recently served as executive vice president for diagnostics and China at Danaher Corp., where he was responsible for the operational leadership of an approximately $15 billion group across eight technology businesses.

The Python Line Set is crafted using patented technology to provide superior durability, flexibility, and ease of use for installers. Whether it’s for new construction, retrofits, or expansions, Python offers a solution for refrigerant piping needs that prioritizes long-lasting performance in demanding environments.