HVAC
NYC program deploys plug-in power banks for window AC units
CEO Andrew Wang told Homepros that the program launched last summer with 100 units and has expanded to roughly 1,000 this month
Technology
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ChatGPT ads now open to local service businesses
Through a new self-serve Ads Manager, businesses can create and manage their own ad campaigns on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis
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Microsoft, trade unions expand AI literacy push
The partners last week announced a slate of free AI literacy courses for the skilled trades, available on LinkedIn Learning
Plumbing
Report details heat pump water heater market’s mixed year
5 new residential manufacturers brought heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) to market in 2025, it notes, and the industry saw notable technological advancements
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Thumbtack, Claude launch contractor hiring integration
As AI adoption skyrockets, marketplaces like Thumbtack are aiming to drive searchers to contractors
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Google tests video in local search ads
“These video ads appear within the local pack — the map-based listings that show businesses near a user’s search”
HVAC
Merino Energy launches $3,800 heat pump
The ‘Merino Mono’ is a wall-mounted heat pump that can plug into a 120-volt outlet and be installed in an hour
Plumbing
Insurers should foot the bill for smart water devices, white paper suggests
Sales of smart water devices “represent a revenue opportunity of more than $160 million by 2030,” according to the paper
Plumbing
Data centers pose challenges for U.S. water systems: Study
To meet demand, the U.S. needs $10 billion in new water capacity — or up to $58 billion in a high-growth scenario
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Angi launches app in ChatGPT
Consumers can find and connect with contractors beginning from a conversation with the chatbot, the company said