mattjachman@achrnews.com Matt Jachman

A new $4.3 billion federal rebate program is being touted by HVAC manufacturers and environmentalists alike as a big step toward energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.

The market for automated systems in commercial buildings is growing rapidly, driven by increasing energy-efficiency goals, improving technology, and updated standards set by governments and professional associations.

The Kigali Amendment, already agreed to by more than 130 other countries, was ratified by the U.S. Senate on a bipartisan vote, 69-27, on September 21.

The inaugural Solar Forum, November 14 and 15 at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport, will offer seven workshops on solar power as it applies to HVAC.

E-commerce continues to change the picture in HVACR wholesaling, accelerated by a pandemic-era move toward remote transactions and an ongoing generational shift in the work force.

The HVAC industry is preparing for increased interest in high-efficiency products, such as variable-speed compressors and heat pumps, following the passage of the federal Inflation Reduction Act.

Sustainable commercial construction is the wave of the future, and, for many, the future is now. Public awareness of the benefits of sustainable — some call them green — buildings is increasing.

In 2018, Steele was featured in the Distribution Trends Top 40 Under 40 feature as a sales and marketing manager at CFM Equipment Distributors Inc. DT sat down with Steele to talk about his career and the state of HVAC wholesaling.

The ordinance includes all new construction, except for building additions and remodeling projects. Developers, builders, and owners of new structures must find alternatives to natural gas.

As more and more data centers emerge, HVAC manufacturers have been prompted to introduce more products that recover excess heat and put it to good use.

A half-dozen major HVACR manufacturers achieved strong financial results in the second quarter even as they navigated supply-chain issues and other obstacles.

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed August 12 in the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden on August 16.

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed August 12 in the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden on August 16.

Contractors and HVAC technicians can create a wealth of opportunities by adding residential HVAC zoning to their list of services.

Decoldest Crawford, a freshman wide receiver for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, is the hottest name in HVAC since signing a marketing deal last month with SOS Heating & Cooling, a 72-year-old residential and commercial contractor in Omaha.

Five members of Congress from Arizona are seeking to postpone the implementation of new energy efficiency standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps.

Internet-connected thermostats are gaining wider acceptance in the marketplace. About 30% of residential thermostats in the U.S. and Canada are connected thermostats.

A new bill in Congress compliments the Biden administration’s push for IAQ improvements by offering tax credits for IAQ assessments and air-filtration and HVAC system upgrades in many non-residential buildings.

HVACR trade groups are welcoming a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that limits the power of federal agencies to set regulations without explicit direction from Congress.

The Contractor Services & Software category winners include an app that provides access to online product information, an app that helps contractors install and diagnose geothermal equipment, and a computer-based platform for home service businesses.