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HVAC/R Trade and Training Event a Big Draw

Expo offers products, education sessions, regulatory updates

October 14, 2022

Contractors and technicians from across the state converged in Novi, Michigan on October 12 for the HVAC/R Expo, sponsored by the Behler-Young Co.

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.

Keys to Success in HVACR Automation

Techs need updated skills, collaboration, clear expectations

Matt Jachman

September 26, 2022

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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.

Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment

Treaty to cut HFC use

Matt Jachman

September 23, 2022

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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.

New Event will Introduce HVAC Contractors to Solar Opportunities

ACCA, Pearl See Bright Future in Solar

Matt Jachman

September 20, 2022

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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 Changing HVAC Distribution

Wholesalers respond as segment growth creates opportunities

Matt Jachman

September 20, 2022

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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.

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.

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.

Meet The Wholesaler: John Steele

VP says team’s work ethic keeps CFM Equipment Distributors going strong

Matt Jachman

September 7, 2022

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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.

Gas Infrastructure Ban Takes Hold in Berkeley

Ordinance in California Town Aims to Avoid Carbon Emissions

Matt Jachman

September 1, 2022

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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.