Our most-read stories of February
The new administration's moves, replacements, and a look at the HVAC consumer
Economy
$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
Women-led HVAC openings eclipse national average in 2024
The number of HVAC businesses launched by women in 2024 grew 21 percent compared to 2023, according to Yelp data
GRIT Foundation aims to tackle skilled trades gap
The foundation's flagship initiative enables contractors to host hands-on day camps to introduce students to the trades
“We’ve hit the turn”: Service Nation founder on replacements, tariffs, and AI
A conversation with Matt Michel about the next decade of replacements, tariffs' silver lining, AI, and more
A look at 10 years of HVAC shipments
AHRI's recent December shipment report wraps up 2024, providing a complete look at the past decade of HVAC shipments
AC, heat pump shipments rebound in 2024
Shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps in 2024 grew 12 percent compared to 2023, according to AHRI data
Mixed signals: The HVAC consumer in 2025
A look at seven indicators, tracked from December 2019 to December 2024, painting an up-to-date picture of U.S. consumers' financial health
January heating demand jumps 12% across the U.S.
The number of Heating Degree Days increased by 12 percent from January 2024 to 2025, according to data from the National Weather Service
Carrier wraps industry earnings with consumer, tariff views
The company's earnings follow the other two major U.S.-based residential OEMs, providing a look at how all three are reading today's market