Trump bill unlocks funds for additional HVAC training programs
The 'big, beautiful bill' expands the number of workforce training programs that students can leverage Pell Grants for
Mixed weather next week, favorable temps by month-end: Forecast
U.S. weather next week is set to vary by region, but turn hotter by month-end, nationwide, according to the National Weather Service
May marked the fourth consecutive month when air conditioner shipments declined compared to last year, while heat pump shipments grew
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Heat pumps buoy HVAC shipments despite May slide
May marked the fourth consecutive month when air conditioner shipments declined compared to last year, while heat pump shipments grew
Mixed weather next week, favorable temps by month-end: Forecast
U.S. weather next week is set to vary by region, but turn hotter by month-end, nationwide, according to the National Weather Service
Copper gets 50% tariff, sealing sweep of major HVAC metals
The president announced that a 50 percent tariff on copper imports will take effect on August 1, joining steel and aluminum
Trump extends global tariff pause: HVAC’s state of play
Dozens of countries' tariff rates were set to revert to higher levels on July 9, but the president pushed the date to August 1
Legal
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Trump bill unlocks funds for additional HVAC training programs
The 'big, beautiful bill' expands the number of workforce training programs that students can leverage Pell Grants for
How Trump’s megabill impacts contractors
President Trump on July 4 signed the 'big, beautiful bill' into law, including both wins and losses for contractors
What’s at stake if Energy Star gets the axe
The Trump administration has considered eliminating the Energy Star program, which would likely create ripple effects across the HVAC industry
HVAC rebates dodge chopping block — but remain in limbo
A pair of HVAC-focused rebates remains untouched by Congress, but a January funding freeze has left many states in a holding pattern
M&A
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Rheem parent moves forward with Fujitsu HVAC acquisition
The company has completed its tender offer for Fujitsu's HVAC subsidiary, nearly five months after announcing the deal
Columbia Home Services, P1 Service Group near merger
The deal will mark the third platform-level HVAC transaction this year, and represents the first true merger between established groups
Air Pros lines up buyers in bankruptcy case, docs show
The company has designated successful bidders for each of its business units, as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, per court records
Redwood Services to land majority investment in $1.1 billion deal
The company is set to receive a majority investment from Toronto-based Altas Partners, according to people familiar with the matter
Management
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Behind Service Experts’ equipment leasing approach
A conversation about the economics of leasing HVAC systems, positioning the model to customers, and the barriers to broad U.S. adoption
Haller Enterprises president on shifting technicians across divisions
A conversation about shifting technicians across residential and commercial divisions, the org chart that supports the model, and more
Inside MAX Service Group’s cinematic approach to advertising
A conversation, fresh off winning two advertising awards, about the company's video strategy, production logistics, and more
Organic lead volume pops 26% in Q1, analysis shows
Organic lead volume and average tickets grew in Q1, while customer acquisition costs fell, per an analysis of 100 contractors' marketing data
Technology
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Google launches AI search ads
The company on Wednesday announced that it will broaden the surface area in which contractors can reach new customers
Google tweaks Local Services Ads, will analyze calls to collect contractors’ pricing info
The company published a new set of terms, giving it the right to analyze all data within LSA profiles, including phone calls, per an email
Google launches AI-powered Q&A on contractors’ Business Profiles
The company has started rolling out a new feature that lets consumers ask specific questions about contractors when viewing Business Profiles
AI firms are coming for contractors’ ad dollars — but have a long way to go
While several AI-powered search engines appear to pose a threat to Google, data shows the gap remains miles wide