Push-pull over gas appliance bans intensifies
U.S. cities and states are in a back-and-forth over the banning of natural gas appliances, including HVAC equipment, in newly constructed homes
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Above-normal temps predicted for most of U.S. this winter: Outlook
Most of the country faces a 33 to 50 percent chance of above-normal temperatures this winter, per the National Weather Service
HVAC distributor sales up in September, flat after adjustment
HARDI members' sales grew 5.3 percent year-over-year in September, but with a catch, according to newly released data
HVAC buying indicator edges down in September, survey finds
The share of U.S. consumers who felt it was a good time to buy major household items fell slightly in September, per the University of Michigan
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95% efficiency rule for gas furnaces stands, court rules
The Department of Energy rule effectively prohibits the manufacture of non-condensing furnaces beginning in late 2028
Bain Capital rounds up $3.1 billion to buy Service Logic
The private equity firm has lined up financing from Wall Street to acquire the commercial HVAC provider, Bloomberg reported
EPA reconsiders axing Energy Star program
Administrator Lee Zeldin is quietly weighing options to maintain the program in some form, despite the agency's reported plans to eliminate it
Trane wraps industry earnings, echoes residential slump
The company's American residential 'bookings' and revenue declined by roughly 30 and 20 percent, year-over-year, respectively, in Q3
Low-income heating program delayed by government shutdown
The federal government’s shutdown is holding up funds for a low-income heating program as winter approaches