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Alec Stevanovski

Chocolate lover. Self-proclaimed haiku champion.

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EPA plans to scrap Energy Star program

EPA plans to scrap Energy Star program

As part of a broader restructuring, the EPA plans to eliminate two of its divisions, including the one that oversees Energy Star

HVAC distributor sales grow in Q1, summer forecast nuanced

HVAC distributor sales grow in Q1, summer forecast nuanced

HARDI distributors' sales grew five percent a month, on average, during the first quarter, with several factors at play looking ahead

Contractors optimistic, plan to expand service areas: Report

Contractors optimistic, plan to expand service areas: Report

A roundup of takeaways from a survey of over 300 HVAC contractors nationwide, including 2024 performance, expansion plans, and more

Carrier, Trane execs talk tariffs, A2L

Carrier, Trane execs talk tariffs, A2L

Wrapping up HVAC suppliers' first-quarter earnings calls, Carrier and Trane execs this week chimed in on tariff and A2L issues

Trump’s first 100 days: HVAC edition

Trump’s first 100 days: HVAC edition

Tuesday marked President Trump's 100th day in office, capping over three months of actions impacting many industries, including HVAC

Inside MAX Service Group’s cinematic approach to advertising

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

Lennox, Watsco CEOs: A2L sales accelerating, R-454B issues temporary

Lennox, Watsco CEOs: A2L sales accelerating, R-454B issues temporary

Both companies reported Q1 earnings this week, with their CEOs commenting on A2L sales, R-454B issues, tariffs, and consumer trends

Congress kicks off budget talks with HVAC incentives on the table

Congress kicks off budget talks with HVAC incentives on the table

As the House and Senate begin negotiating a unified federal budget plan, several developments impacting contractors are up for discussion

“Contractors need to get involved,” says ACCA’s new chair

“Contractors need to get involved,” says ACCA’s new chair

A conversation with ACCA's new chair about navigating industry changes, the importance of grassroots advocacy, and more

Contractors split over how suppliers should handle tariff costs, survey finds

Contractors split over how suppliers should handle tariff costs, survey finds

A division exists among contractors on how distributors and manufacturers should pass on tariff costs, according to a survey