HVAC & Plumbing News

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Carrier Global Corporation announced the latest milestone as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge. Carrier has passed DOE testing for a 15-ton rooftop unit in the DOE challenge. With this completion, Carrier is one of the only manufacturers to complete testing in both the…

The leading organizations representing plumbing and HVACR contractors in the United States have launched a strategic collaboration as a part of their shared mission to strengthen the contracting industry. As the two most established trade associations in the plumbing, heating, and cooling contracting industry, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and the Air Conditioning Contractors of…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new initiative designed to strengthen federal support for drinking water and wastewater utilities nationwide, aiming to improve compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act while helping communities modernize aging water infrastructure. Announced March 4, the initiative, Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA), refocuses federal resources on technical…

USGBC, AIA, ACEEE among groups expressing dismay, resolve after federal withdrawal of 2009 endangerment finding. Key Highlights Sustainable design and health organizations warn that this EPA rollback of GHG standards will lead to increased pollution, health risks, and higher costs for consumers and businesses; Industry groups express concern over potential job losses and economic setbacks…

The Winsupply Family of Companies is expanding again with a recent acquisition in the Midwest. Winsupply Inc. has closed on the acquisition of Central Corp., an HVAC equipment and parts wholesaler, located at 330 N. Woods Edge Drive in Appleton, Wisconsin. Terms of the deal are not disclosed. Central Corp. will begin doing business as…

Innovative solutions redefining home comfort will be unveiled at booth #W4113 Rheem®, a leader in the HVAC and water heating industry for over 100 years, will showcase the future of home comfort at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). Backed by a global portfolio of 50 brands, Rheem will present advanced, dependable and environmentally responsible…

A mechanical engineer and prolific inventor, Reuben Trane will be honored this May for advancing the HVAC industry 100 years ago through innovations such as the convector radiator coil. Key Highlights Reuben Trane co-founded The Trane Company in 1913, transforming it from a family business into a global climate solutions leader; His 1926 convector radiator…

“People are not ready yet, but the buildings are,” answered one thought leader at arguably AHR Expo’s most fascinating industry panel. Key Highlights AHR Expo panel on Building Automation Systems noted that owner resistance to technology will eventually have to subside in the face of human shortages; AI is increasingly present in building systems, but…

SWORDS, Ireland — Trane Technologies announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LiquidStack, a manufacturer of liquid cooling technology for data centers, headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. LiquidStack solutions are engineered to meet the demands of generative AI and hyperscale computing. Data centers and high performance compute organizations rely on LiquidStack for…

French study shows heat pumps lead the way in efficiency, sustainability As heat pumps become increasingly popular among consumers, more studies are highlighting their capabilities, including one from France that compares their efficiency with that of boilers. According to a recent study from the French Environment and Energy Management Agency, or ADEME, heat pumps are…