Industry News

Over the last few years, there has been a massive influx of smart technology into the HVAC industry, from programmable thermostats, to home automation platforms, connected ventilation systems, and mobile applications that allow homeowners to manage energy use remotely. 1 This trend reflects the Internet of Things (IoT), and it’s making an impact on the […]

In the United States, the Clean Air Act mandates that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protect and improve air quality and stratospheric ozone layer. In implementing the law, the EPA is phasing out substances that destroy the ozone layer and contribute to global warming, including the popular refrigerant R-22 (HCFC-22). In 2020, R-22 will be […]

As oil and gas companies have laid off 75,000 workers (and counting) in early 2015, it is not surprising that many welders who have worked in the energy sector have either found themselves out of a job or are worried that they are next in line to be laid off. However, there are many welding jobs not […]

With global warming constantly in the news and the world’s energy consumption rising, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposed new energy efficiency regulations in 2015 for commercial HVAC systems in America. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) reports that the new standards will cut commercial energy usage for rooftop systems by as much as […]

The green construction industry is experiencing a boost with the ongoing economic recovery after the 2009 recession. With both government and business entities pushing for more efficient temperature control systems that rely less on traditional energy sources, a new niche market has developed for green career paths. This is great news for skilled trades professionals […]

Hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs for short, are refrigerants that are commonly used in refrigerators and HVACR units. While they were originally invented to replace chlorofluorocarbons, a harmful gas that was causing ozone layer depletion, HFCs are not environmentally friendly in nature, as they trap heat in the atmosphere and thus exacerbate global warming. Given these facts, […]

Emerson Climate Technologies compiled a list of the top states in the country for HVAC technicians to work based on a number of factors. The compilers focused particularly on HVAC salary, number of accredited HVAC school locations, heating and cooling environmental data, residential home values, and number of certified North American Technician Excellence (NATE) contractors. […]