The R-454B refrigerant shortage is the HVAC story of 2025. Like with any problem, there are more than a few reasons for the issue. The lack of available cylinders and the unexpected surge in demand for R-410A units starting in the second half of...
Read more
The U.S. air conditioning industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with projected annual costs to consumers of $25 billion. This crisis stems from new regulations imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which have restricted...
Read more
At the annual meeting of the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association (SPIDA) in May, industry leaders from both the union and non-union sides of the sheet metal industry gathered to confront a common problem: how to plan around trade policy in a...
Read more
For more than 30 years, American consumers looking to buy a high-efficiency a/c, furnace, or washing machine could scan the appliance aisle for the blue-and-white Energy Star sticker and know the product they took home was going to save them...
Read more
Hannah Belloli is an editor at The ACHR NEWS. She has been with BNP Media for over two years. Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Wayne State University, where she also obtained minors in English, journalism, and...
Read more
In a significant move for the construction and plumbing industries, the International Code Council (ICC) and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices (UA) have forged a new partnership aimed at enhancing safety standards and workforce...
Read more
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...
Read more
FORT MYERS, Florida — A record number of nearly 40 Unified Group members attended the Group’s 2025 BIM/Prefab Forum in Fort Myers, Florida, to share insight, best practices, and innovative techniques in BIM and prefabrication. “I really enjoyed...
Read more
The HVAC industry is experiencing a period of rapid transformation, driven by advancements in technology, shifting energy policies, and evolving consumer expectations. For contractors and technicians, keeping up with these changes isn’t just a...
Read more
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey with the assembled plumbing industry representatives on the Grand Staircase of the Massachusetts State House. Plumbing industry representatives came together at state capitols across the United States for a series...
Read more
AUSTIN, Texas — ACCA’s annual Awards Reception at ACCA 2025 put a spotlight on the HVACR industry’s most innovative contractors and leaders as they gathered in Texas this week. These honorees represent the best of ACCA membership, demonstrating...
Read moreMoeHeatingCooling © {Y} All Rights Reserved
