Hvac

City: Albuquerque health center bill fell to $20,118 in 2025

A failed HVAC system sparked an energy retrofit at Albuquerque's Dede Feldman center. Its electric bill fell from over $44,000 a year to $20,118 in 2025; through August 2026, costs were $14,724.

SupplyHouse moves its trades scholarships and giving under a new foundation

The online plumbing and HVAC distributor consolidated its Track to the Trades scholarships and nonprofit giving into the SupplyHouse Foundation.

Hospital HVAC Energy Use: Compliance Limits Efficiency Options

HVAC drives up to 55% of hospital energy use, and health codes limit common savings tactics, per Consulting-Specifying Engineer.

Nuveen Green Capital’s $1B C-PACE fund helps pay for HVAC and building controls

Nuveen Green Capital’s Fund IV passed $1B at first close, aiming for $1.2B. For operators, it’s another path to finance HVAC, envelopes, and controls when senio

Digital twins are making BAS teams clean up naming and data before HVAC upgrades

Early adopters say digital twins fail without clean BAS data. That’s reshaping how ops teams scope HVAC electrification and controls rollouts.

Why Ductwork Cleaning Matters After a Major Renovation

Post-renovation HVAC cleaning removes construction dust from ductwork and improves airflow efficiency.

Why Dirty HVAC Systems Work Harder and Fail Sooner

Dust buildup forces HVAC systems to work harder, consuming more energy and accelerating component wear.

What's next for HVAC: workforce shifts, safer equipment, and the next generation of techs

Straight Outta Crumpton looks at the forces reshaping HVAC: an aging workforce, safer and cleaner equipment, and what it takes to attract and keep the next generation of technicians.

Stronger Training Pipelines and Smarter Social Media Can Help Solve HVAC’s Talent Shortage

The skilled trades are at a crossroads. By some industry estimates, for every five experienced technicians retiring, only two new ones are entering the field—highlighting a growing HVAC talent gap. At the same time, buildings are becoming more complex, more connected, and more de

From Second Chances to Stronger Teams: Bradley Henderson on Structure, Culture, and Trades-Based Redemption

The trades have always demanded grit, but grit alone doesn’t build a strong workforce. People need structure, clear expectations, and a sense that their work is taking them somewhere. That’s especially true in HVAC and mechanical services, where employers are trying to hire, reta

LG ADVANCES IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S COMMERCIAL BUILDING HVAC TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE

LG's Next-Generation Heat Pump Rooftop Unit Passes Lab Validation, Begins Field Trials to Demonstrate Optimized Commercial Building Performance