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The Global Heat Pump Consortium is made up of LG-led heat-pump research and development groups established in Alaska, Oslo, Norway, and Harbin, China. The consortium also includes a South Korean cluster, with LG working collaboratively with universities in Seoul and Busan.

Trane will focus its efforts on partnering with suppliers of materials used in buildings and building equipment, including steel, aluminum, copper, and refrigerants, while continuing to incorporate circular design criteria into its product development.

Amanda Hatherly brings 15 years of experience in leadership in the energy-efficiency and building science community to the position.

High-end HVAC typically means high-efficiency products, which may qualify for the tax and rebate incentives available now. Here’s a look at how three manufacturers are helping contractors leverage incentives.

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.

Johnson Controls Residential & Light Commercial announced the launch of its Refrigerant Detection System (RDS) Calculator within the Ducted Systems Solutions (DS Solutions) mobile app.

Housecall Pro, the premier software platform serving over 45,000 home service companies, proudly partnered with SupplyHouse.com, a leading online distributor of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical supplies, to empower aspiring HVAC technicians through the third annual Trade Academy Next-Generation HVAC Scholarship.

Allied Air Enterprises announces the new 97G2E Two-Stage Constant Torque Gas Furnace with 97% AFUE Efficiency under the Concord and Ducane brands. 

The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) tax credits and rebates can unlock thousands for residential homeowners looking to upgrade to energy-efficient HVAC equipment.

With early exposure to the trades, a young girl found inspiration from the women she saw working in the industry, and now she wants to encourage more women to get into the business.

Miracle Mechanical has successfully transformed the lives of families facing financial and health-related challenges with no-cost HVAC and plumbing services.

 After two rounds of voting, Carrier’s AquaEdge centrifugal chillers, collectively, were named one of six finalists in the medium-to-large business category.

Malco was selected for this honor by Minnesota State Senator Amy Klobuchar, chair of this year's joint committee.

Whether digital marketing helps contractors attract quality leads, enhance their brand, or showcase their expertise — they’ve already invested in it, but many have yet to realize the opportunity it provides to attract and hire the right talent.

Eligible residents will be able to save up to $4,000 on an electrical panel upgrade, up to $2,500 on electrical wiring, and up to $840 on an electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven and/or an Energy Star-certified electric heat-pump clothes dryer.

“We now have the team in place that will take our company into the future,” said Five Star Home Services CEO Christian Rattin.

Artificial intelligence and HARDI’s new AI tool were big topics during the group’s recent Focus conference in Dallas, Texas.

The partnership connects XOi’s technology with Powerhouse’s training and insights, ensuring field service professionals are equipped with the resources they need for the jobsite.

Maine has begun offering Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, which can help eligible homeowners install certain high-efficiency HVAC equipment and make electrical system upgrades.

The acquisition will give R-Zero customers the ability to reduce energy consumption in their buildings and thus make it easier to comply with climate regulations and net-zero emissions goals.