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Alec Stevanovski

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ChatGPT to open for advertising

ChatGPT to open for advertising

In the coming weeks, ChatGPT parent OpenAI will begin testing advertisements in the U.S., according to a Friday announcement

Nexstar chair on splitting with private equity, the year ahead

Nexstar chair on splitting with private equity, the year ahead

In conversation with Claire Ferrara, Nexstar Network's 2026 chairwoman and president of MN-based Standard Heating & Air Conditioning

HVAC shipments fall 46% in November

HVAC shipments fall 46% in November

While the decline is noteworthy — marking the sixth consecutive month of over 20 percent year-over-year drops — it was largely expected

EPA eases up on HVAC install deadline

EPA eases up on HVAC install deadline

The agency over the holidays announced that it's deprioritizing the enforcement of a deadline that affects many R-410A systems

December’s most popular stories

December’s most popular stories

2026 commentary, two contractor-facing reports, and more

What you’re saying: The year ahead

What you’re saying: The year ahead

A roundup of industry predictions for 2026, submitted by you, our wonderful readers

AC efficiency mix shifts lower, distributor sales show

AC efficiency mix shifts lower, distributor sales show

“There has been a relative step back in the percentage of higher efficiency systems sold compared to this time last year,” per HARDI

Homepros: 2025 Editor’s Letter

Homepros: 2025 Editor’s Letter

What happened this year — and what’s happening next

HVAC shipments crater 49% in October, a record drop

HVAC shipments crater 49% in October, a record drop

October marks the sharpest single-month year-over-year drop since 2010, the furthest available data, topping September’s 42 percent decline

Benjamin Franklin VP of Operations on the plumbing economy, 2026

Benjamin Franklin VP of Operations on the plumbing economy, 2026

A conversation about the plumbing economy, emerging technologies, and next year's bets