“Contractors need to get involved,” says ACCA’s new chair
A conversation with ACCA's new chair about navigating industry changes, the importance of grassroots advocacy, and more
HVAC
Contractors split over how suppliers should handle tariff costs, survey finds
A division exists among contractors on how distributors and manufacturers should pass on tariff costs, according to a survey
Mapped: 10 years of U.S. cooling demand
Despite a rise in global temperatures, U.S. cooling demand trended downward between 2015 and 2024, according to national weather data
Honeywell, Chemours hike R-454B prices
The two companies have increased prices for their R-454B products, impacting both open and new orders
Department of Energy ordered to unfreeze IRA funds
A Rhode Island judge on Tuesday said that President Trump's IRA funding freeze, which includes HVAC rebates, was arbitrary and unreasonable
House reps seek to boost CTE funding amid HVAC labor crunch
A letter began circulating in the House to increase the level of Perkins funding this year, which supports HVAC programs nationwide
HVAC industry grows in Q1 despite A2L, tariff concerns
Despite pricing-related concerns about tariffs and the A2L transition, industry demand held steady in Q1, according to a William Blair report
Republicans defend Inflation Reduction Act as budget talks begin
As Congress begins ironing out the federal budget plan, several Republicans are advocating for a "thoughtful" approach to any IRA changes
February HVAC shipments snap 10-month growth streak
Shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps fell slightly in February, breaking a 10-month growth streak, according to AHRI data
Scripting, 24/7 call centers, and secret shopping with AnswerForce
A conversation, in partnership with AnswerForce, about call center scripting, 24/7 operations, secret shopping, and more