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Hannah Makarewicz

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Department of Energy postpones HVAC testing, water heater regulations

Department of Energy postpones HVAC testing, water heater regulations

The Department on Monday announced that it's postponed the implementation of several Biden-era home appliance rules

HVAC shipments pop 30% to kick off 2025

HVAC shipments pop 30% to kick off 2025

Combined shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps jumped 30 percent in January, marking 10 straight months of growth

House, Senate pass competing budgets: What’s at stake for contractors

House, Senate pass competing budgets: What’s at stake for contractors

Budget proposals from both chambers of Congress tee up several decisions that could impact contractors in the months ahead

Southern states lead 15% rise in February heating demand

Southern states lead 15% rise in February heating demand

The number of Heating Degree Days in February rose 15 percent compared to 2024, according to the latest weather data

$9+ million in funding to bolster HVAC workforce

$9+ million in funding to bolster HVAC workforce

Nearly $9 million in grants, along with two six-figure scholarship awards focused on the skilled trades, were announced this week

Contractor reporting requirement back in effect — for now

Contractor reporting requirement back in effect — for now

Following a previous block, qualifying U.S. businesses are again required to file beneficial ownership reports by March 21

Merger forms major Midwest HVAC distributor

Merger forms major Midwest HVAC distributor

Two distributors last week announced a merger, forming the Midwest's largest independent wholesaler of Johnson Controls equipment

AHRI issues statement, opposes Trump’s tariffs

AHRI issues statement, opposes Trump’s tariffs

Barring any changes, a 25 percent tariff on all Mexican imports, affecting major manufacturers, will take effect in March

Congress urged to make contractor-friendly tax break permanent

Congress urged to make contractor-friendly tax break permanent

A bill has been re-introduced to make permanent a small business-friendly tax break that's set to expire this year

ChatGPT’s parent company eyes home services

ChatGPT’s parent company eyes home services

OpenAI, ChatGPT's parent company, on Thursday rolled out a feature that can find, message, and hire contractors on consumers' behalf