Congress moves to save Energy Star
The U.S. House on Thursday passed a bipartisan 2026 spending package that includes roughly $33 million for Energy Star
Deirdra Funcheon
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Plumbing manufacturers target industry-wide counterfeiting
Moen has contended that 35 million “cheap, foreign-made, off-brand” faucets were sold between 2020 and 2024
U.S. heating demand ticks up in December
Nationwide Heating Degree Days (HDDs) rose seven percent year-over-year during the month, per national weather data
A.O. Smith finalizes $470 million Leonard Valve buy
The company first announced the deal in November 2025
Lennox launches new residential gas furnace
The model “offers an efficiency rating of up to 99%” and is dual-fuel compatible, the company announced Thursday
Colorado goes statewide with ultra-low NOx furnace rule
As of Jan. 1, new residential gas furnace and water heater models sold in the state must be ultra-low NOx or meet the latest Energy Star standards
Q1 temperature outlook: Split across U.S.
Much of the country faces equal chances of temperatures being above or below normal for the period, according to the latest data
November distributor sales dip on ‘slow start’ to heating season
HVAC distributor sales during the month fell 2.9 percent year-over-year, according to HARDI data released Tuesday
Pacific Plumbing Supply acquires M&L Supply
"This acquisition is an important and unique opportunity to strengthen our business," said Pacific CEO Ron Abramson
Heat pump water heater advancements tackle install obstacles
Members of the Advanced Water Heating Initiative during a December meeting assessed the state of the market