Trump holds cards as China tariff pause nears end
A 90-day tariff pause on the country is set to expire Tuesday, with rates reverting to April levels, though an extension is likely
Hannah Makarewicz
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HVAC distributor sales rise in June
HVAC distributors posted single-digit revenue growth during the month, compared to last year, according to HARDI data released Tuesday
Most of U.S. to face above-normal temps in August
The U.S., excluding a handful of states, faces at least a 33 percent chance of experiencing above-normal temperatures during the month
Lowe’s pumps $43 million into the trades
The company is well ahead of its five-year, $50 million plan made in 2023 to help schools and nonprofits recruit and train 50,000 tradespeople
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
Lennox rolls out space-saving heat pump
The product is designed for compact homes and follows a joint venture, announced in May, to enter the water heater market in 2026
Lawmakers move to protect low-income HVAC program
A bipartisan set of lawmakers on Monday introduced a bill to protect a $4 billion HVAC program, as the Trump administration eyes cutting it
HVAC distributor sales accelerate in April, data shows
The month marked a positive start to Q2, following the first quarter, in which sales (a proxy for contractor sales) grew five percent a month
Google launches AI search ads
The company on Wednesday announced that it will broaden the surface area in which contractors can reach new customers
Indiana launches HVAC rebates as funding limbo slows national rollout
The state on May 14 launched its Home Energy Rebates programs, becoming the first to do so since President Trump took office