Clean energy group rallies contractors around heat pumps
Panama Bartholomy founded the nonprofit Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) about eight years ago
HVAC
Voomi Supply lands $10 million investment
The Pennsylvania-based company operates as an online marketplace where contractors can buy parts and equipment from a network of distributors and manufacturers
Angi launches app in ChatGPT
Consumers can find and connect with contractors beginning from a conversation with the chatbot, the company said
Judge dismisses refrigerant monopoly lawsuit against Chemours
In December 2024, two refrigerant suppliers sued the company on 10 counts, including breach of contract and “actual and attempted monopolization”
February’s most popular stories
A $2.5 billion deal, falling unit volumes, HVAC venture capital, and more
AUX wagers on the U.S. HVAC market
AUX, a Chinese HVAC manufacturer that generates roughly $13 billion in annual revenue, aims to compete with more established U.S. players
HVAC wholesale prices little changed in January
An HVAC-specific ‘producer price index’ (PPI) increased just 0.36 percent during the month, compared to December 2025
House passes bills targeting HVAC rebates, efficiency standards
The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed two HVAC-focused bills, including one that would nix a federal rebate program
HARDI report sizes up HVAC, plumbing markets
In 2025, estimated combined total U.S. revenues among residential and commercial HVAC and plumbing contractors exceeded $327 billion
Wary consumers, low housing turnover weighing on home improvement spending: Home Depot
Home Depot executives said Tuesday that anxious consumers and low housing turnover are depressing home improvement spending