White House targets 1 million new apprentices
The president signed an executive order aimed at spurring one million new apprentices per year, including in the skilled trades
Economy
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
Lennox, Watsco CEOs: A2L sales accelerating, R-454B issues temporary
Both companies reported Q1 earnings this week, with their CEOs commenting on A2L sales, R-454B issues, tariffs, and consumer trends
Contractors split over how suppliers should handle tariff costs, survey finds
A division exists among contractors on how distributors and manufacturers should pass on tariff costs, according to a survey
Mapped: 10 years of U.S. cooling demand
Despite a rise in global temperatures, U.S. cooling demand trended downward between 2015 and 2024, according to national weather data
Honeywell, Chemours hike R-454B prices
The two companies have increased prices for their R-454B products, impacting both open and new orders
House reps seek to boost CTE funding amid HVAC labor crunch
A letter began circulating in the House to increase the level of Perkins funding this year, which supports HVAC programs nationwide
HVAC industry grows in Q1 despite A2L, tariff concerns
Despite pricing-related concerns about tariffs and the A2L transition, industry demand held steady in Q1, according to a William Blair report
February HVAC shipments snap 10-month growth streak
Shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps fell slightly in February, breaking a 10-month growth streak, according to AHRI data
90-day tariff pause brings some relief to the HVAC industry
The President on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause for over 75 countries, lowering their tariff rates to a flat 10 percent