Home Backup Generators: A Smart Way to Prepare for Power Outages One second, you’re in the middle of your evening routine — the next, you’re in the dark. Everything just… stops. If you’re in Pasadena, Altadena, or anywhere nearby, chances are this scene feels familiar. Power outages aren’t rare anymore, and they tend to stick…
The April 2025 tariff policy shift sent ripples across the commercial HVAC industry. While the U.S. implemented a 90-day global pause on new tariffs for most countries, it simultaneously imposed a fluctuating hike on Chinese imports, the primary source of many HVAC components and materials. For an industry heavily reliant on global supply chains, these…
With the White House making a hard shift away from the IRA on Trump’s first day back in office, one thing is clear: HVAC can’t count on the feds to be the only ones incentivizing heat pumps. Not that electrification, decarbonization, or heat pumps are going anywhere — every manufacturer I spoke with at AHR…
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For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week. ACQUISITIONS Advantage Distribution Holdings (Miami Beach, Fla.) acquired CTC Supply (Fayetteville, N.C.). RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric (Orlando, Fla.) acquired McGowan’s…
MESA, Arizona — XNRGY Climate Systems (“XNRGY”) announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility within the Gateway East development in Mesa, Arizona. The 275,000-square-foot facility, which begins production on May 1, 2025, marks a significant milestone in XNRGY’s commitment to supporting the booming data center market and driving technological advancements in thermal management….
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GREENVILLE, Ill. — Enertech Global, a manufacturer of geothermal heat pumps, has been selected as the manufacturing partner to Dandelion Energy, a provider of geothermal heating and cooling solutions, in one of the largest residential geothermal HVAC deployments in U.S. history. Over the next two years, Dandelion Energy will facilitate the drilling of individual ground loops and the…
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Technically, the U.S. has been in a national energy emergency since January 20. That’s when President Donald Trump, on the day of his inauguration, signed two executive orders (EOs) calling to ramp up domestic energy production. Geothermal advocacy groups are making the case that geo is the perfect solution — and should be the target…
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When it comes to keeping your home comfortable year-round, investing in professional HVAC service is one of the smartest decisions you can make. In an area like ours – where winters are cold and summers can be hot and humid – having a reliable heating and cooling system is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. …
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As temperatures start to climb in Central California, the last thing you want is to be stuck with a faulty or underperforming air conditioner. If your current system is outdated, unreliable, or simply can’t keep up with your home’s cooling demands, now is the perfect time to invest in a new AC system. Don’t wait…
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Geothermal checks almost all of the boxes — it’s sustainable, utilizes American soil, and there are plenty of tax incentives and rebates to support it. But despite all of its promises, it’s not enjoying the widespread adoption that it should. Surveying 129 residential contractors, 128 commercial contractors, 124 homeowners, and 122 facility managers, a groundbreaking…
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