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From VOCs to viruses, traditional IAQ methods have their limitations, but new Plasmonic Photonic is promising to be the next big breakthrough in air purification.

Intended for commercial building owners and those who design of energy-efficient upgrades for buildings owned by governments and specified tax-exempt entities, the 179D Portal streamlines the evaluation process for estimating tax deductions.

A shortage of skilled labor is expected to continue. The Housecall Pro survey found that 60% of responding trades professionals said the shortage has impacted their business, and 86% said that their biggest hiring challenge is a lack of qualified candidates. 

Designed to meet NEEA Tier 4 and CEE Advanced Tier specifications, Midea’s new Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) aims to reduce utility bills and help lower carbon emissions. Ideal for new home construction or replacing existing traditional electric or gas water heaters, the HPWH uses advanced air-source heat transfer technology to efficiently move thermal energy from the surrounding air into water. 

Michael Hart admitted to smuggling and then selling HFCs in the United States and now faces consequences.

By addressing the growing demand for technical expertise in the commercial HVAC sector, Carrier is setting a new benchmark for workforce innovation in the U.S., a press release from the company said.

Only 10 professionals and 10 apprentices made it to round three and received an all-expenses paid trip to West Palm Beach, Florida, where they competed head-to-head for $100,000 in cash and prizes and the title. And Craig Childress came out the champ.

Auville has been with A. O. Smith for 22 years, joining in June 2002 as plant manager in Ashland City, Tennessee. He was promoted to vice president of manufacturing for North America Water Heating (NAWH) in 2021. He led the Ashland City plant’s transition after State Industries was acquired, helping make this plant the hub of A. O. Smith’s NAWH manufacturing. 

HVAC and plumbing and professionals who attend the Quality Service Contractors conference will be able to take advantage of educational sessions, talks on a range of industry topics, and opportunities for networking.

New York State has finalized its HFC regulations, which includes banning the sale of bulk high-GWP refrigerants. This could result in the inability to service commercial refrigeration equipment. 

Our team at ACHR NEWS is excited to recognize more aspects of the HVAC industry, and have readers cast votes on their favorites.

The new heat-pump water heater is part of the shift from traditional water-heating methods to energy-efficient air-source technology, a press release from Midea said.

To combat wildfire smoke, you need to manage outdoor air intake, and create an economizer strategy and an overall smoke readiness plan that includes high filter inventory.

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

With over 35 years of experience in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service industries, Paul is set to bring a wealth of knowledge to the company as it continues to innovate with its connected home mechanical systems platform.

In part eight of this series, we talk with Richard Rodrigues of Sensata Technologies about the use of leak detection systems.

This exciting development brings Meier Supply’s commitment to exceptional customer service and expertise to two new locations in Uniontown and Greensburg, PA.

The company intends the air purifiers to directly support essential service workers, such as those in the the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Accreditation certifies that a program is delivering high-quality, industry-relevant education that prepares students for successful careers in the rapidly evolving HVACR industry, a statement from HVAC Excellence said.

The Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are scrutinizing subsidies in the EV sector.