Celebrating his 50^th year in the HVAC industry in 2013, Butch Welsch, owner of Welsch Heating & Cooling, St. Louis, is showing no signs of slowing down.

Many contractors are finding success sponsoring athletic events, backing teams at the professional level all the way down to the little league games held at the local sandlots.

As homeowners and building owners yearn for greater control of their indoor climate, manufacturers are racing to develop technologically advanced equipment to help these decision makers achieve their indoor environmental goals. 

The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on July 18 to promote home-performance contracting to customers, government entities, and EnergySmart Home Performance Teams. 

When it comes to IAQ, humidity plays an influential role in the health, safety, and comfort of occupants in buildings and homes. 

Like it or not, mold is everywhere. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mold can cause a litany of health problems including nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing, and eye or skin irritation. 

With research metrics rising and economic uncertainty settling, many in the industry are boasting prerecession returns heading into the second half of 2013.

The EE Global Forum, held in May in Washington, D.C., was a big success for the Alliance to Save Energy (Alliance), the event’s host, who enthusiastically continued its ongoing discussion about the HVAC industry’s role in energy efficiency.

When it comes to starting a business, it might surprise some that thinking of your exit should be a top priority. 

Steve Hutcherson, president and owner of Elite Heating & Air Inc., Wahpeton, N.D., savors the opportunity to make a difference.