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On National Propane Day, PERC is raising awareness of propane’s versatile applications and honoring the hardworking individuals in the propane industry who ensure that the energy source is delivered safely and efficiently.

A change in the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and a desire to extend Trump-era tax cuts, could derail parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.

The new capabilities and academy programs will help education and workforce development leaders expand their offerings and leverage AI to enhance the learning experience.

Trane has issued new and updated commercial products that the company says will further building decarbonization efforts and comply with refrigerant regulations.

Parts Town customers can now find an inventory of critical items, including capacitors, contactors, fuses, belts, and filter driers, in addition to the company’s inventory of OEM parts.

Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field.

The new Milwaukee Tool factory in Grenada County, Mississippi, will employ more than 800 people and is Milwaukee’s eighth location in Mississippi. It is also the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the U.S.

James Piccione founded Aspen Manufacturing in 1975, and the company is now one of the largest independent manufacturers of evaporator coils and air handlers for the residential and light commercial HVAC markets in the U.S. and Canada.

If contractors don’t have a plan in place to handle red tag furnace second opinions, they can expect some mistakes.

Kevin E. Clark has led several national home-building companies and is now president of the residential new construction division at Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric in Florida.

While government incentives, savings in utility bills, word-of-mouth, and increasing popularity have led to homeowner’s increased awareness of smart thermostats, there is still a lot of room in the market for growth.

One innovation leading the way in home comfort and efficiency is an air-to-water monobloc heat pump, which offers a blend of efficiency, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.

perating 18 stores serving Tennessee, Arkansas and Alabama, M&A Supply will provide Daikin residential and light commercial brands and product lines across a broad, six-state region, including Tennessee, Alabama, northern Mississippi, Western North Carolina, south-western Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. 

 “We have pro-union allies in federal offices that are making sure that new laws create jobs for our members," says SMART's President, Michael Coleman.

“We are delighted to welcome A to Z Dependable Services into the Sila Services family as we continue to strengthen our team and broaden our reach across Ohio and the Midwest,” said Jason Rabbino, CEO of Sila Services.

A new technology has been developed that can decompose refrigerants, using a catalyst made from industrial waste called “red mud.'’ 

The evolution of radiant heating coupled with growing awareness of its ability to provide things like enhanced comfort, safety, efficiency, and cost-savings, has led to more acceptance of the systems in the commercial market.

New report finds that GHGs can be reduced significantly through the use of reclaimed refrigerant versus producing and using newly manufactured virgin refrigerant. 

This technology integration supports distributors that seek to streamline and automate in-store pickup, while providing their customers with the convenience of a variety of order pickup options.