HVAC distributor sales slip in October
Sales by HARDI distributors in October fell one percent year-over-year, according to data released Wednesday
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House advances bills targeting energy efficiency rules
A House committee on Wednesday advanced several bills that would have downstream impacts on the HVAC industry
December temperature outlook shows North-South split
The National Weather Service forecasts temps leaning below normal across the North in December, and above normal across the South
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Consumer appetite for major household purchases falls in October
An indicator of HVAC purchasing intent in October fell to a 12-month low, according to the University of Michigan
HVAC wholesale prices hold steady in September
A measure of HVAC-specific wholesale prices in September was little changed from the prior month, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Google ads surfacing in AI Mode searches
Over the past several weeks, more consumers have been spotting ads in AI Mode searches, including one instance of a local HVAC search
Public comments favor eliminating HVAC install deadline
Friday marked the final day of a public comment period for the EPA's proposal to eliminate a key HVAC install deadline
A2L equipment tops 90% of distributor sales
The figure marks a rapid acceleration across the industry
Bill to nix federal HVAC rebate program advances in House
A bill advanced Wednesday would repeal one of two consumer-facing rebate programs established under the Inflation Reduction Act