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Longer Allergy Seasons Raise the Stakes for Fall HVAC Maintenance (opens the original)
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Fall’s cooler temperatures don’t necessarily mean relief for allergy sufferers. Weed pollen season typically continues into the fall, with ragweed peaking around September and October in much of the country. At the same time, longer growing seasons are giving pollen-producing plants more time to thrive, while changing temperatures and humidity can alter indoor conditions. As buildings transition from cooling to heating, those outdoor allergens intersect with changes in ventilation, filtration, h
Private Equity-Backed United Air Temp Announces Mass Layoffs (opens the original)
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More than 100 employees at United Air Temp — including dozens of technicians and service workers — will lose their jobs this fall as the company plans layoffs across its Virginia and Maryland locations. The HVAC contractor plans to close its Lorton, Virginia, headquarters on Nov. 10, eliminating 96 positions, according to a Sept. 10 notice filed with Virginia Works, the state’s workforce development agency. The company also reported 39 layoffs involving remote service workers in Maryland, accord
HVAC All-Star Awards eBook Download Now Available (opens the original)
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The ACHR NEWS recently released its 2026 HVAC All-Star Awards eBook, offering readers a lasting look at the individuals, businesses, and technologies shaping the future of their shared trade. The downloadable digital publication features detailed profiles of the 2026 award winners. The HVAC All-Stars program recognizes excellence in business leadership, workforce development, product innovation, industry influence, and more. Designed to celebrate those making a meaningful impact on the trade, th
California Legislature Passes Heat Pump Permitting Bill (opens the original)
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California lawmakers passed legislation on Aug. 25 that would establish a more consistent statewide permitting process for residential heat pump installations, potentially reducing delays, paperwork, and costs for HVAC contractors and homeowners. Senate Bill 222, the Heat Pump Access Act, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, would streamline permitting for residential heat pump HVAC systems and heat pump water heaters. The Senate approved the measure 26-5, and the Assembly approved it
HVAC Groups See Promise, Problems in Latest Senate-Led Federal Efficiency Bill (opens the original)
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A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would overhaul how the Department of Energy establishes and reviews energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment, potentially affecting HVAC manufacturers and contractors. The Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026, introduced Aug. 6 by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, would codify changes to DOE’s appliance standards process, eliminate the agency’s six-year review requirement, establish new cr
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