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$169 Million in Grants to Boost Heat Pump Manufacturing

November 17, 2023

The selected projects, which have not been finalized, would be the first awards coming out of DOE’s use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase domestic production of five clean energy technologies, including electric heat pumps.

Project Files: Episode 65 — Zero-Emission Hydronic Heat at Brooklyn Brownstone

A DIY demo turned into the opportunity to install Taco’s System M and go all-electric

Maria Taylor

November 17, 2023

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The home now has a 3.9 kW solar array that offsets nearly 100% of the System M and grid power supplied from the clean-sourced ConEd program — meaning that the house has zero emission heating, cooling, and hot water.

HARDI Heading to Phoenix for Annual Conference

Organizers say Ascend conference will help distributors thrive amid change, challenges

Matt Jachman

November 16, 2023

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The conference will offer six keynote speakers, meals, breakout sessions on a variety of topics, socializing and networking, and opportunities to meet with suppliers and representatives of businesses that support distributors.

Invest in Training for the Future Skilled Trades Workforce

An investment in trades training is an investment in the trades industries themselves

Dustin Bowerman

November 15, 2023

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Lasting learning in the skilled trades requires substantial time spent working on real equipment with real tools.

Tips for Residential Heating Combustion Analysis

To tap into the full power of your combustion analyzer, here are a few tips and best practices to keep in mind

Tony Gonzalez

November 15, 2023

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The biggest tip is that combustion analysis should be the first and last thing completed during any heating appliance repair.

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

Homeowners Prefer Diverse Payment Terms

Survey finds homeowners prefer financing options and discounts depending on payment type

Hannah Belloli

November 14, 2023

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Contractors have to be willing to offer a diverse range of payment terms that fit the needs of every one of their customers.

Bosch IDS Premium Connected Heat Pump System

Cashing In on High-End HVAC Equipment

Homeowners looking for more from their systems can find it with these products

Matt Jachman

November 13, 2023

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These seven products from major manufacturers offer extras in terms of efficiency, comfort, and ease of installation and servicing.

Industry Reacts to Gas Furnace Mandate

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 13, 2023

Hannah Belloli

November 13, 2023

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This winter, HVAC contractors might be dealing with a wetter winter than years past, coupled with more snowfall than maybe most people would like.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Acquiring HVAC Talent Versus Recruiting HVAC Talent

Check out the latest episode of the NEWSMakers Podcast

Hannah Belloli

November 12, 2023

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Nexstar executive recruiters/recruiting coaches Steffan Busch and Jason Florek discuss shifting a contractor’s hiring mindset by treating acquisition and recruiting differently.

The Unified Group’s 2023 Safety Directors’ Forum

The Impact of a Safety Culture on Physical, Mental Wellbeing

The Unified Group discusses safety resources during 2023 Safety Directors’ Forum

November 11, 2023

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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the construction industry is ranked as the No. 1 industry for deaths by suicide.