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The weekly brief · Week of August 3, 2026
Heat-Wave Grid Stress, Battery Cooling, and School HVAC Fixes: Week of Aug 3, 2026
**Heat waves dominated HVAC headlines this week.** Clean energy sources helped prevent grid failures during intense heat events, while plug-in battery units allowed NYC renters to run AC without overloading the grid — a practical workaround gaining attention in dense urban markets.
On the policy front, the Trump administration is weighing changes to energy-efficiency analysis methods that critics say could weaken future appliance and equipment standards — worth watching for contractors and manufacturers.
Locally, the Montezuma-Cortez school district is tackling HVAC failures at three elementary schools, a reminder that aging institutional systems remain a persistent issue nationwide. Meanwhile, China's trade-in rebate program is accelerating adoption of energy-efficient cooling equipment, a model other markets may study closely.
Refrigerants & regulations
EPA Revised Refrigerant Rule Draws Praise , Criticism , and Lawsuits
achrnews.com · 1m agoIndustry & businessIn HelloNation , HVAC Expert John Huether Breaks Down HVAC System Size for Homes in Rochester , NYprnewswire.com · 1m ago
Industry & businessChina Haier steps up manufacturing air conditioners to meet Europe rising demanden.people.cn · 1m ago
Tax credits & rebatesNew £227 a year heat pump update for united kingdom homessomersetlive.co.uk · 1m ago
Tax credits & rebatesNew Octopus Energy £227 a year heat pump update for customerschroniclelive.co.uk · 1m ago
Heat pumpsPublic Universities and Facilities Harness $23M for Geothermal , Heat Pump , and Energy Efficiencyrenewableenergymagazine.com · 1m ago
Energy efficiencyScientists directly connected the solar panels , battery , and heat pump of a 208 - square - meter home and discovered that the usual path of the electricity was causing a daily waste of energyecoticias.com · 1m ago
Heat pumpsDucted or Ductless : Improve Home Comfort with an All - Climate Heat Pumpnny360.com · 1m ago
Industry & businessBuildings Have Changed . Has Commercial HVAC Kept Up ?achrnews.com · 1m ago
Energy efficiencyYour House Is Draining Your Wallet : Shocking Home HVAC Performance Numbersforbes.com · 1m ago
Heat pumpsHotter Summers and Rising Energy Costs : How Next - Generation Inverter Heat Pumps Can Provide Comfort and Savingsdailyadvance.com · 1m ago
Refrigerants & regulationsHudson Technologies Q2 Earnings Call HighlightsMarkets Daily · 12h ago
Extreme weather & resilienceWhat temperature should I set my thermostat in summer during heat waveThe News Journal · 12h ago
Heat pumpsThe GBA Conversation: The Building Scientist’s Home—a Conversation with Allison BailesGreen Building Advisor · 16h ago
Smart controlsIntelligent Occupancy Sensor Market in Germany: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2031Pr Sync · 1d ago
Smart controlsIntelligent Occupancy Sensor Market in Japan: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2031Pr Sync · 1d ago
Smart controlsIntelligent Occupancy Sensor Market in United States: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2031Pr Sync · 1d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceChina's "furnace city" emerges as "coolcation" magnet for global travelersDenver Sun · 1d ago
Industry & businessWinsupply HVAC equipment chain opens Kernersville locationWinston-salem Journal · 1d ago
Indoor air qualityThe Case for Home Ventilation SpecialistsGreen Building Advisor · 1d ago
Industry & businessFairview Park releases natatorium HVAC issues statement; councilman not buying ‘shifting explanations’Cleveland · 2d ago
Energy efficiencyBest of Woot Sale: Up to 74% off + free shipping w/ PrimeDealnews · 2d ago
Energy efficiencyTech View: Fiber-optic cables help improve energy efficiencyHawaii News · 2d ago
Energy efficiencyFiber-optic cables help improve energy efficiencyHawaii News · 2d ago
Energy prices & grid demandFutures Rise As Oil Plunge Helps Yields Ease From Nosebleed Highs; All Eyes On YenterventionZerohedge · 4d ago
Industry & businesseBay Home & Garden New Finds Sale: Up to 70% off + extra 20% off + free shippingDealnews · 4d ago
Tax credits & rebatesTrade-in program drives smart, green cooling upgrade across ChinaBignewsnetwork · 5d ago
Industry & businessMontezuma-Cortez district addresses HVAC system issues at three elementary schoolsThe Journal · 5d ago
Industry & businessCamping ... with air conditioning? Pa. launches glamping pilot to woo newcomers to outdoor funPittsburgh Post-gazette · 5d ago
Industry & businessAtticman Heating and Air Conditioning, InsulationPr Sync · 6d ago
Industry & businessKiowa County Board of Commissioners Meeting MinutesKiowa County Press · 6d ago
Industry & businessCarrier Global Q2 Earnings Call HighlightsTicker Report · 7d ago
Heat pumpsClimate-Friendly Heat Pumps Are Becoming Dominant Home HVAC System in AmericaGood News Network · 7d ago
Energy efficiencyIs it appropriate to add attic-floor insulation after converting the attic with open-cell spray foam?Green Building Advisor · 7d ago
Industry & businessLucintel Forecasts the Global Threaded Thermocouple Temperature Sensor Market to reach $1.6 billion by 2035Pr Sync · 8d ago
Industry & businessLucintel Forecasts the Global Aircraft Interior Elastomer Market to reach $71 million by 2035Pr Sync · 8d ago
Indoor air qualityFDP Mold Remediation of Edison Shares Late-Summer Mold Prevention RemindersFinancialcontent · 8d ago
Ductless / mini-splitAre Mini Splits Worth It? Bettendorf Expert Explains Multi-Zone Cooling BenefitsPr Sync · 8d ago
Industry & businessLooking for a mechanical contractor in Fargo, NDGreen Building Advisor · 9d ago
Energy prices & grid demandFutures Rise Despite Oil Spike And Ongoing Korean Collapse, Ahead Of Fed, Meta And MicrosoftZerohedge · 9d ago
Energy efficiencyMost promising AI tools for sustainability professionalsTechtarget · 9d ago
Recalls & safetyNash Dogs suffers burglary attempt days after fireWsmv News 4 · 9d ago
Energy efficiencyDOE mulls changes to Biden-era transformer rule, raising utility concernsUtility Dive · 9d ago
Industry & businessLennox Earns Two 2026 HVAC All-Star Awards for Innovation and Industry LeadershipPr Newswire · 10d ago
Energy prices & grid demandFutures Slide As Tech Rout Continues, Kospi Halted As It Crashes 10%Zerohedge · 10d ago
Industry & businessLemon Seed Marketing's 'From the Yellow Chair' wins ACHR News HVAC All-Star AwardPr Newswire · 10d ago
Refrigerants & regulationsUS environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacentersThe Guardian · 11d ago
Industry & businessWhite Noise Digital Helps HVAC Companies Increase Local Leads Through SEOFinancialcontent · 11d ago
Industry & businessJD.com signs home comfort retail agreement with CarrierBiztoc · 11d ago
Industry & businessHe Sold His HVAC Business and Trucks in One Year. Two Years Later, Medicare Billed Him Like a MillionaireBiztoc · 11d ago
Heat pumpsQ&A Spotlight: Can a Multi-Split Heat Pump Handle Lots of Small Zones?Green Building Advisor · 11d ago
Ductless / mini-splitWalmart Can't Miss Clearance Sale: Up to 85% off + free shipping w/ $35Dealnews · 12d ago
Ductless / mini-splitInsulating a shed with no house wrap or sheathingGreen Building Advisor · 13d ago
Energy efficiencyThe real cost of waiting: How deferred HVAC maintenance hits your budget laterUsa Today · 13d ago
Industry & businessOwning A Home Comes With Unexpected ExpensesCanyon News · 14d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceWesley's Friday First Alert Weather ForecastWlox News · 14d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceMissouri to see more 100+ degree days. This AC temp saves you the most.Springfield News-leader · 14d ago
Ductless / mini-splitCozeware 18,000 BTU 20 SEER2 Mini Split Heat Pump System for $640 + free shippingDealnews · 14d ago
Industry & businessSac Heating and Air Expands HVAC Replacement and Emergency Repair Services Across the Greater Sacramento RegionPr Sync · 14d ago
Industry & businessHisense India Enters the Laundry Category With the Launch of the Washing Machine RangeNy Newsly · 14d ago
Industry & businessThe ignored, ugly utilities that run your home just got a major redesignFast Company · 14d ago
Smart controlsDetached garage HVACGreen Building Advisor · 15d ago
Industry & businessCool Boss Launches CooleeTM Tour LX Portable Golf Cart Air ConditionerOwensboro Messenger And Inquirer · 15d ago
Industry & businessSmart Care Solutions Names New President & Chief Financial Officer and Chief People Officer to Accelerate Growth and Operational PerformanceFinancialcontent · 15d ago
Industry & businessNearly $200M in construction underway at three east Manatee schoolsBusiness Observer · 15d ago
Refrigerants & regulationsNY joins lawsuit on EPA refrigerant rollbacks, weakened emissions rulesWutr/wfxv - Cnyhomepage.com · 15d ago
Energy efficiencyHyatt Clearwater Beach Implements AC Cleaning SOP for 18% Energy SavingsPr Sync · 15d ago
Industry & businessAAON Announces Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call and WebcastEnid News & Eagle · 15d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceC & C Heating & Air Conditioning urges Michigan homeowners to prepare for the next heat wavePr Newswire · 15d ago
Industry & businessWomen in HVACR accepting nominations for its 2026 Pillar and Women to Watch awardsPr Newswire · 16d ago
Industry & businessRepublic School District spends the summer working on 2 major projectsHttps://www.ky3.com · 16d ago
Energy efficiency3 practical steps to ensure the US industrial boom runs on electricityUtility Dive · 17d ago
Heat pumps$215B in annual energy cost savings starts with heat pumps: ACEEEUtility Dive · 17d ago
Recalls & safetyWindow AC unit blamed for severe house fire on west side of town, firefighters sayKens5.com · 17d ago
Industry & businessDid home inspector miss furnace problems?Daily Herald · 17d ago
Industry & businessSmarfle CRM Expands AI-Powered HVAC CRM Tools as Contractors Look to Improve Lead Response and Customer OperationsFinancialcontent · 18d ago
Smart controlsEnergy Monitoring Moves to the Big LeaguesGreen Building Advisor · 18d ago
Energy efficiencyHVAC System for SIP homeGreen Building Advisor · 19d ago
Ductless / mini-splitCooper&Hunter Shares What Homeowners Should Know Before Buying a Mini Split SystemFinancialcontent · 23d ago
Industry & business822 Heat & Air Expands Commercial HVAC Installation and Air Conditioning Repair Services Across North TexasReformer.com · 23d ago
Industry & businessCentral Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Highlights Two Decades of HVAC Excellence in Pennsylvania CountiesReformer.com · 23d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceHow to keep cool in this year's extreme summer heat even without air conditioningLaist · 23d ago
Energy prices & grid demandSunrun ‘distributed data center’ pilot taps its home solar and battery networkUtility Dive · 23d ago
Ductless / mini-splitCooper&Hunter Highlights the Engineering Behind Reliable Mini Split PerformanceFinancialcontent · 23d ago
Industry & business1524 Haven , Salina, KS 67401Themercury · 23d ago
Industry & businessVashon Island Film Festival Announces Lineup, New Indian Chai Café Opens in Lakewood, and MoreHeadtopics · 23d ago
Energy efficiencyHow Paris uses the Seine to cool thousands of buildings without ACThe Optimist Daily · 24d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceThree CT prisons have limited AC as temperatures soarConnecticut Public · 24d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceHow to keep cool in this year's extreme summer heat even without air conditioningWlrn · 24d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceHVAC service calls surge as warm weather strains air conditioning unitsWsaw · 24d ago
Industry & businessHelloNation Examines Car AC Repair With Automotive Expert Devon ReedPr Newswire · 24d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceWalmart’s popular portable air conditioner drops below $185 ahead of next week’s heat waveMasslive · 24d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceThe Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a ‘warmer than average’ fallFox21 News Colorado · 24d ago
Energy prices & grid demandNew Yorkers Face Rising Electric Bills During ‘Especially Brutal’ Summer: What To Knowthecityreporter · 24d ago
Heat pumpsSplit Heat Pump Water Heaters Are Having a Moment , Spurred on by Innovation Prizecleantechnica.com · 24d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceWhy your air conditioner struggles during heat waves and what homeowners can do about itrheaheraldnews.com · 24d ago
Industry & businessTexas Adopts 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code for HVAC Contractorscontractormag.com · 24d ago
Ductless / mini-splitSmallest Wall Mount Mini Splitunitaid.eu · 24d ago
Heat pumpsThree - source heat pump system for cold climatesfinanznachrichten.de · 24d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceAdvanced Plumbing & HVAC Urges Dallas - Area Homeowners to Prepare for Extreme Summer Heatprunderground.com · 24d ago
Recalls & safetyHouse fire caused by faulty air conditioner , fire department sayswgal.com · 24d ago
Industry & businessAround Town : Cook off champs , police party , heat pump rebatespaloaltoonline.com · 24d ago
Tax credits & rebatesFinding the Right HVAC Business Brokers : Sell Your HVAC Business for ...pr-inside.com · 24d ago
Industry & businessTrane expands to help shape next generation of data centres - Refrigeration and Air Conditioningracplus.com · 24d ago
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Energy efficiencyPerformance Drift : The Hidden Efficiency Problem Raising HVACR Costsachrnews.com · 24d ago
Energy efficiencyBest window air conditioners to cool rooms fastketv.com · 24d ago
Industry & businessHVAC Contractor Forum Unveils Agenda for Inaugural 2026 Eventnewjerseytelegraph.com · 24d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceHeatwave : Experts share tips on air conditioner coolingtimesofoman.com · 24d ago
Energy efficiencyHome Experts Say If You Skip This HVAC Tune-Up in the Summer, You'll Regret It in the WinterGood Housekeeping · 24d ago
Energy efficiencyTempted to turn AC down to lowest setting? What to do insteadYahoo! News · 24d ago
Ductless / mini-splitCozeware Ductless Inverter Mini Split Air Conditioner and Heater for $440 + free shippingDealnews · 24d ago
Heat pumpsThe US may be hitting a tipping point for heat pumpsGrist · 24d ago
Industry & businessCAI Capital exits HVAC provider CustomAir to Service Logic Holdings Canadapehub.com · 24d ago
Energy efficiencyWhat Does BTU Mean On An Air Conditioner ?slashgear.com · 24d ago
Energy efficiencyWhat experts recommend for your AC during heat waveNew Jersey Herald · 24d ago
Energy prices & grid demandSolar Panels Can Help Pay for Your Air Conditioning Bills During HeatwavesHeadtopics · 24d ago
Industry & businessElmer's Home Services Announces 20,000+ Customers Served with 24/7 HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Coverage Across TexasFinancialcontent · 24d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceAdvanced Plumbing & HVAC Urges Dallas-Area Homeowners to Prepare for Extreme Summer HeatFinancialcontent · 24d ago
Energy prices & grid demandRecord heat pushes air conditioners harder, could raise Utah power billsHeadtopics · 24d ago
Industry & businessMETA’S $5 MILLION GIFT TO LDCC SETS UP FULL-RIDE PATHWAY INTO DATA CENTER CAREERS FOR RICHLAND PARISH GRADSHttps://www.knoe.com · 24d ago
Industry & businessPublic library in Fulton reopens to publicAbc 17 News · 24d ago
Industry & businessCommittee tackles failing VA office HVACNea Town Courier · 24d ago
Energy efficiencyEnergy expert explains how to lower your summer utility billHttps://www.kbtx.com · 24d ago
Heat pumpsEnhancing Battery Safety under Fast Charging Conditions through Spray-Based Immersion CoolingNewswise · 25d ago
Heat pumpsNew BDC report: Record-breaking newly built home market share for heat pumps and electric heatingEin Presswire · 25d ago
Industry & businessMichael Mahan Joins Modine as President, Commercial HVACPr Newswire · 25d ago
Industry & businessZeta Phi Beta Chapter Holding 2nd Annual Air Conditioner Drivewmdt.com · 25d ago
Industry & businessAdvisorShares HVAC and Industrials ETF ( NYSEARCA : HVAC ) Sees Large Increase in Short Interestthemarketsdaily.com · 25d ago
Energy efficiencyAir conditioner temperature during a heat wave could save you moneyAsbury Park Press · 25d ago
Indoor air qualityCleaning WizardAllbusiness · 25d ago
Heat pumpsSplit Heat Pump Water Heaters Are Having a Moment, Spurred on by Innovation PrizeHeadtopics · 25d ago
Extreme weather & resiliencePlug-in batteries kept NYC renters cool during record heat waveCanary Media · 25d ago
Heat pumpsDaikin unveils inverter-driven rooftop heat pump for light commercial buildingsPower Wattz Solar | Off Grid Solar Solutions | Bat · 25d ago
Industry & businessJML Trades Launches New Brand Bringing Plumbing, Gas, Air Conditioning and Roofing Services TogetherNynewscast · 25d ago
Tax credits & rebatesFrigidaire 14,000-BTU Wall Air Conditioner for $590 + free shippingDealnews · 25d ago
Energy efficiency10 Ways to Stay Cool This Summer Without Running the Air Conditioner All DayNewsbreak · 26d ago
Industry & businessVeteran-Owned New Orleans Mechanical Pros Announces Summer Savings on 3-Ton and 4-Ton Air Conditioning SystemsEin Presswire · 26d ago
Energy efficiencyDo All Portable Air Conditioners Require A Vent?Slashgear · 26d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceOklahoma heat wave pushing HVAC companies to their limitNewson6.com · 26d ago
Industry & businessTHE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, AIR ...Inquirer · 26d ago
Industry & businessSame-Day AC Repair Las Vegas Program Covers Nights and HolidaysNorfolk Daily News · 26d ago
Industry & businessAir Conditioning Experts Las Vegas Adds Overnight Cooling Repair CoverageNorfolk Daily News · 26d ago
Industry & business24/7 Emergency AC Repair Now Available in Las VegasNorfolk Daily News · 26d ago
Industry & businessDEP headquarters renovation project making progress in Kanawha City – WV MetroNewsNews Pub · 26d ago
Industry & businessAI Platform Builds 400 Location Pages for HVAC Firms OvernightNorfolk Daily News · 26d ago
Industry & businessRiverside HVAC Company Launches Summer AC Tune-Up SpecialsNorfolk Daily News · 26d ago
Industry & businessRiverside HVAC Firm Extends Service to Apple Valley and Moreno ValleyNorfolk Daily News · 26d ago
Ductless / mini-splitCore Comfort HVAC Adds Mini Split Service in Surprise AZNorfolk Daily News · 26d ago
Ductless / mini-splitMini Split Sales Support Wildfire AZ With $200 Donation Per UnitNorfolk Daily News · 26d ago
Industry & businessWhy Is Air Conditioner Unit Capacity Measured In Tons?Slashgear · 26d ago
Industry & businessIn HelloNation, HVAC Experts Sarah and Leonard St. Andrews of Saratoga, NY, Explain Furnace Installation Cost in the Capital RegionNynewscast · 26d ago
Industry & businessWorld's Largest Electric Arc Furnace Set for UK Shipment After Iran War DelaysHeadtopics · 26d ago
Industry & businessAustin's Siite Replaces Five Vendors With One Growth Partner for the TradesEin Presswire · 27d ago
Energy efficiencyPraise Be to Allah, Trump Finds a New Way to Enrage Leftists and Jihad EnablersPjmedia.com · 27d ago
Industry & businessAdvisorShares HVAC and Industrials ETF (NYSEARCA:HVAC) Sees Significant Growth in Short InterestThe Lincolnian Online · 27d ago
Industry & businessAs Temperatures Heat Up, Zip Heating and Cooling Emerges as Top Emergency Residential HVAC Solution for Clarksville HomeownersPrweb · 27d ago
Tax credits & rebatesSt. Louis Homeowners Get Best HVAC Deal: Classic Aire Care Offers 15% Repair Discount and $1,500 New System Credit for Maintenance PlansPrweb · 27d ago
Recalls & safetyBroken AC Turns Green Cove War Museum Into Sauna For HistoryHoodline · 27d ago
Energy efficiencyCan Europe Beat the Heat Without More Air Conditioners?Oil Price · 27d ago
Industry & businessKeystone Heights Resident Launches New HVAC Company to Meet Rising Demand and Accomplish Entrepreneurial DreamFinancialcontent · 27d ago
Recalls & safetyOnline concern grows over Lake County Dog Shelter conditions during HVAC outagecleveland19.com · 27d ago
Industry & businessChris Michael Says Portable Air Conditioner Stock Rose 40 %el-balad.com · 27d ago
Recalls & safetyCool in 90 second - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internettech.yahoo.com · 27d ago
Industry & businessDo you have an air conditioner set up in your home ?northcountrynow.com · 27d ago
Industry & businessShamrock roof replacement , HVAC work among big - ticket items … School Committee reviews list of summer improvement projectshomenewshere.com · 27d ago
Industry & businessMeaco portable air conditioners are back in stock this morning , but hurry theyre going to sell out again very soontechradar.com · 27d ago
Heat pumpsWhy We Awarded This Heat Pump the Good Housekeeping Sealgoodhousekeeping.com · 27d ago
Refrigerants & regulationsThe science behind air conditioning , refrigerants that are better for the environmentcnycentral.com · 27d ago
Energy efficiencySEER2 vs HSPF2 Explained : What Homeowners Actually Need to Knowcuindependent.com · 27d ago
Recalls & safetyState Attorney General Warns Public to Watch for HVAC Scams During Heat WaveDaily Journal Online · 27d ago
Industry & businessArizton Advisory & Intelligence : Global HVAC Market to Reach USD 292 . 20 Billion by 2031 , Led by Europe Expanding USD 58 . 67 Billion HVAC Opportunityfinanznachrichten.de · 27d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceHow to build homes that can survive extreme heatGrist · 27d ago
Industry & businessHoney and having within it all sweetnessOwensboro Messenger And Inquirer · 27d ago
Industry & businessRio Rancho food pantry raffles HVAC system to address food shortagesKoat Action News Seven · 27d ago
Industry & businessAeras provides local HVAC servicesTribtoday.com · 27d ago
Industry & businessSelf-Flagellation NationBiztoc · 27d ago
Refrigerants & regulationsStop & Shop Evacuated After Refrigerant LeakEasthamptonstar · 28d ago
Energy efficiencyTemp Air Heating & Cooling Highlights Common Air Conditioning Problems That Can Be Prevented with Routine Maintenance in Torrance, Redondo Beach, Inglewood, and ComptonEmporiagazette · 28d ago
Energy prices & grid demandSummer Heatwaves Are Rewriting the Rules for Britain's Power GridOil Price · 28d ago
Recalls & safetyLake County promises closer oversight of dog shelter after AC failure forces dog relocationCleveland · 28d ago
Industry & businessSuperior Plumbing & Heating of Kingston: Trusted Plumber Delivering Professional Services in Kingston, OntarioFinancialcontent · 28d ago
Energy prices & grid demandClean energy helped the grid avoid heat-wave catastropheCanary Media · 28d ago
Ductless / mini-splitMini split sizing verificationGreen Building Advisor · 28d ago
Industry & businessJen Air Inc. Delivers Fast AC Repair Services to Help Bohemia Homeowners Stay ComfortableFinancialcontent · 28d ago
Indoor air qualityRethinking How Buildings Breathe with High-Performance VentilationGreen Building Design Magazine · 28d ago
Energy efficiencySmall actions can help save big on utility billsAlbany Herald · 28d ago
Industry & businessCedar Hill, TX Heating and Cooling Solutions for Commercial Properties AnnouncedFinancialcontent · 28d ago
Industry & businessSt. Louis Housing Authority SoStltoday · 28d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceCrews talks working in summer heat & keeping a careful eye on your HVAC UnitHeadtopics · 28d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceBBB shares HVAC tips as summer heat puts systems to the testNewsbreak · 29d ago
Industry & business🔧 Multiple HVAC Openings in Kennesaw, GA – $30–$40/hr + BenefitsNewsbreak · 29d ago
Industry & business🔧 Multiple Building & Maintenance Jobs in Marietta, GA ($90K+ HVAC Roles)Newsbreak · 29d ago
Industry & businessShelby County approves HVAC project for AgriLife Extension sewing roomsHttps://www.ktre.com · 29d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceCustomers raise concerns over months of heat inside Fort Myers Dollar General; Company says it took steps while awaiting repairsWink News · 29d ago
Indoor air qualityGrand Pointe Automotive Announces Early Summer Diagnostics Initiative for Vehicle Air Conditioning SystemsNorfolk Daily News · 29d ago
Smart controlsWi-Fi thermostat for variable speed Bryant heat pumpGreen Building Advisor · 29d ago
Indoor air qualityClearing the Air For the Next School YearDecaturdailydemocrat · 29d ago
Recalls & safetyArizona AG gives Glendale apartment complex until Friday to fix air conditioning or face penaltiesAbc 15 · 29d ago
Extreme weather & resilienceMY VIEWS/ Cicadas, kaytdids and cricketsPmg-ky1.com · 29d ago
Recalls & safetyOnline concern grows over Lake County Dog Shelter conditions during HVAC outageHeadtopics · 29d ago
Rules, recalls & rebates
RecallCPSC· effective Jun 25, 2026
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Recalls Amana Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and BurnsCertain Amana air conditioners and heat pumps may retain electrical power in the heating element during a ground fault even when switched off, creating fire and burn hazards.
RecallCPSC· effective Jul 3, 2025
Trane Recalls Gas/Electric Packaged Units Due to Risk of Gas Leak, Fire HazardTrane is recalling certain gas/electric packaged units because a defective fuel gas valve may open unexpectedly, creating a gas leak and fire risk.
RuleFederal Register· effective Feb 6, 2025
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Central Air Conditioners and Heat PumpsManufacturers must use updated industry test standards to measure central air conditioner and heat pump efficiency for federal compliance.
RuleFederal Register· effective Nov 18, 2024
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Oil, Electric, and Weatherized Gas Consumer FurnacesOil, electric, and gas furnaces must meet updated federal efficiency standards to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
RuleFederal Register· effective Nov 18, 2024
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnace FansNew efficiency standards require furnace fan motors to meet minimum energy performance levels set by the Department of Energy.
RuleFederal Register· effective Aug 5, 2024
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Air-Cooled, Evaporatively-Cooled, and Water-Cooled Commercial Package Air Conditioners and Heat PumpsCommercial air conditioners and heat pumps must be tested using new federal procedures that better measure real-world cooling efficiency.
RuleFederal Register· effective Sep 17, 2024
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Air-Cooled Commercial Package Air Conditioners and Heat PumpsCommercial air conditioners and heat pumps over 65,000 Btu/h must meet stricter federal energy efficiency requirements.
RuleFederal Register· effective Feb 16, 2024
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer FurnacesHome furnaces must achieve minimum federal energy efficiency standards established and periodically updated by the Department of Energy.
RuleFederal Register· effective Jan 3, 2024
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Water-Source Heat PumpsWater-source heat pump testing now includes seasonal efficiency metrics and expanded scope under new federal test procedures.
Comment periodFederal Register
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Air-Cooled, Evaporatively-Cooled, and Water-Cooled Commercial Package Air Conditioners and Heat PumpsCommercial air conditioners and heat pumps must follow revised federal test procedures for more accurate efficiency measurement and comparison.