A concerted effort to save energy is not only paying off for customers, but for HVAC contractors as well. 

The change will save energy and taxpayer money while potentially drumming up more business for some HVAC contractors.

We asked our HVAC contractor advisory panel to identify their go-to green products. Here are their recommendations.

Even though geothermal technology has been around for a while, HVAC contractors are still finding opportunities to profit from commercial geothermal work.

As more and more contractors consider diving into home-performance contracting, many are seeking guidance from numerous organizations that have the experience necessary to help contractors start and/or grow their HPC businesses.

Despite recent advances in technology, industry leaders agree that only time will tell what features and services might become standard on future generations of high-end thermostats and controls.

To help meet the growing demand for qualified HVACR technicians,  Gateway Technical College and Trane recently unveiled six Energy Systems Training Labs.

While the Shaheen-Portman bill enjoys bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, its passage is not a certainty as Senate leadership works out the amendment process.

In restaurants, those large, walk-in refrigerators and freezers need to be energy efficient to help maintain sometimes thin profit margins. And they need to run quietly so as not to disturb customers who may find themselves seated close to the kitchen.