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Inflation Reduction Act Incentives Could Mean More Business for HVAC Contractors

Contractors need to let customers know what rebates, credits are available

October 17, 2022

The IRA provides incentives to homeowners looking to replace old equipment that burns fossil fuels with new high-efficiency systems that is powered by renewable energy, and HVAC contractors are needed to install it.

Danfoss Named 2022 Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency by Alliance to Save Energy

Award presented in recognition of Danfoss’ work to decarbonize through energy efficiency

October 11, 2022

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The Alliance to Save Energy presented Danfoss with the Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency Award for the company’s efforts to create solutions that decarbonize through energy efficiency.

Hydronics Provide Comfort in Farmhouse Airbnb

A Vermont farmhouse Airbnb on 50 acres of land uses hydronics to provide a comfortable stay

Dan Vastyan

October 4, 2022

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A historical farmhouse built in 1791 has seen its days as a gentleman’s farm and a horse farm, but has most recently seen days as a hydronic-heated Airbnb.

Billions in Electrification Rebates Coming

New program, with income guidelines, will be managed by the states

Matt Jachman

October 1, 2022

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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.

Indoor Air Quality and Decarbonization: A Healthy Balance

Trades, technologies must work in tandem to make these seemingly conflicting goals align

Hannah Belloli

September 26, 2022

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Indoor air quality and decarbonization may seem to oppose each other, but with industry advances and the help of HVAC contractors, industry IAQ and decarbonization goals can be met.

HVAC Industry Plans for New Incentives

Federal programs aim to promote higher-efficiency products

Matt Jachman

September 18, 2022

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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.

How AI Technology Can Help HVAC Sales

Darren Dixon

September 16, 2022

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In an age of technology and information, professional contractors can no longer ignore the fact that the residential HVAC industry has fallen behind the times in the way of technology.

Carrier Ventures Invests in Next-Gen, Sustainable Tech Startups

September 14, 2022

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Archilogic, Butlr and Transaera, startups in the healthy and green building space, are the newest additions to the Carrier Ventures investment portfolio of companies selected for their next-generation technology, high-growth potential, and sustainability focus.

HVAC Firms Focus on Sustainability

Innovative approaches lower buildings’ environmental impact

Matt Jachman

September 12, 2022

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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.

Overpowering the Electrical Grid Might Lead To Blackouts

Wake Up or Black Out!

Matt Michel

September 11, 2022

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Lately, the green movement appears to have hugged one tree too many. Suddenly, we are putting people at risk today to avoid a hypothetical risk a century from now.