Barton James News Today

In 2023 and now the beginning of 2024, there’s been more of a shift in the HVAC industry towards repairing HVAC systems rather than replacing them.

In comments to EPA’s proposed rule regarding HFC management, many HVACR stakeholders expressed concern over issues including tracking cylinders, training technicians, and reclaiming refrigerant.

Research shows that family businesses account for 83.3 million jobs, or 59% of the country’s private workforce.

Industry experts examine the current outlook of the commercial and residential HVAC market and forecasts of what the next five years will bring.

Exhibitors and organizers are excited to welcome thousands of HVAC contractors and other industry personnel to Chicago for the AHR Expo.

Residential gas furnaces must all have a minimum AFUE of 95% beginning in five years. Some in the HVAC industry say the new Department of Energy rule will ultimately hurt homeowners.

In the 12 months since the $41 billion law was signed into law, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has leveraged the legislation as an engine to reduce emissions, build a cleaner economy, lower energy costs for American households, and advance environmental justice across the country.

To address the move toward heat pumps, ACCA has updated Manual S accordingly. Along with setting clear requirements, the revised standard expanded its guidance for variable-capacity equipment.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a $5 million grant that was to pay for administering the distribution of $346 million in federal Inflation Reduction Act rebate money in the state.

ThermoGrid is a cloud-based business management software for plumbers, electricians, and HVACR technicians.