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Randall Trost

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July heat drove electricity demand to new highs, data shows

July heat drove electricity demand to new highs, data shows

Driven in part by weather, peak electricity demand hit two new highs during the month, according to the Energy Information Administration

July’s most popular stories

July’s most popular stories

The president's megabill, Google's AI calling move, a distribution-focused private equity investment, and more

Trump to renegotiate Mexico-Canada trade deal, HVAC exemptions safe for now

Trump to renegotiate Mexico-Canada trade deal, HVAC exemptions safe for now

The trade agreement that currently provides HVAC products from Canada and Mexico with tariff exemptions will likely be renegotiated next year

July outlook signals strong cooling demand

July outlook signals strong cooling demand

A heat wave is expected to drive record temperatures across the eastern U.S., and July has a favorable weather comparison

May’s most popular stories

May’s most popular stories

Our five most-read stories of the month, including three tablespoons of M&A and two teaspoons of R-454B moves

House bill eases HVAC training costs

House bill eases HVAC training costs

As part of the "big, beautiful bill" passed by the House, an education-focused savings plan will be expanded to include HVAC programs

Carrier to boost pre-charge in R-454B units, absorb extra costs

Carrier to boost pre-charge in R-454B units, absorb extra costs

The company on Friday announced a series of actions to support the market amid ongoing R-454B supply challenges

HVAC shipments dip in March, remain positive over Q1

HVAC shipments dip in March, remain positive over Q1

Central air conditioner and heat pump shipments fell slightly in March, but stayed positive over the first quarter, according to AHRI data

April’s most popular stories

April’s most popular stories

A bankruptcy filing, R-454B drama, and a new slate of tariffs

Consumer HVAC buying indicator falls in Q1, remains above 2022 levels

Consumer HVAC buying indicator falls in Q1, remains above 2022 levels

A measure of whether consumers think now is a good time to buy "large household durables" fell during the first quarter, but is up from 2022