HVAC
New bill proposes tax credits for hiring trade students
U.S. small businesses would be eligible for up to $10,000 in tax credits for hiring students in career and technical education programs
Economy
HVAC
Trump eyes triple-digit tariff on chips, semiconductors
The president plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor imports within the next two weeks, according to a Friday report
HVAC
Lowe’s launches ‘Skilled Trades Academy’ for military families
The company is investing $500,000 to launch a new program aimed at helping military families begin trades careers, per an announcement
HVAC
HVAC wholesale prices inch up in July, reach all-time high
A measure of HVAC-specific wholesale prices in July rose 5.2 percent year-over-year to an all-time high, according to data released Thursday
HVAC
Mid-year temp check: How consumers are doing
A five-year look at Americans' economic situation, honing in on seven key indicators from the Federal Reserve, as of June 2025
HVAC
Home service economy saw mixed signals in Q2: Report
High borrowing costs and economic uncertainty shaped homeowners' behavior during the quarter, per a new Jobber report
HVAC
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
HVAC
HVAC shipments fall 22% in June
This year marked the first time since at least 2010 that HVAC manufacturers shipped fewer ACs and heat pumps in June than in May, per AHRI
HVAC
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
HVAC
Daikin reports ‘sluggish’ residential demand in Q2
The company saw North American sales volumes drop during the quarter, along with soft residential demand, a company spokesman said Tuesday