Round Table Expert panel

The HVAC industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven primarily by new environmental regulations and the integration of smart technology. From changing refrigerants to stricter efficiency sta...

Utility incentives are a useful tool to drive sales of high-efficiency HVAC equipment, like heat pumps, by reducing upfront costs (rebates) for consumers. This increases demand, stimulates technologic...

Because we spend about 90% of our time indoors, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is critical. Poor IAQ, including pollutants such as mold and chemicals, directly impacts health, causing respiratory issues, he...

Artificial intelligence (AI) acts as a powerful new tool to automate tasks, analyze massive datasets, and enhance decision-making. The impact is widespread for almost any industry you can name, leadin...

As energy costs rise and environmental concerns grow, government incentives make energy-efficient HVAC systems (especially heat pumps) more affordable for homeowners and businesses. Government grants...

The HVAC industry impacts virtually every aspect of modern life, from our comfort and health to economic productivity and environmental sustainability. However, the HVAC industry is not without its ch...

Installing HVAC equipment is not as simple as plugging in an appliance. Installers often face many hurdles, including complex system design, space constraints, accurate sizing and load calculation, an...

Building design and HVAC are interdependent aspects of creating a comfortable, healthy, energy-efficient, and functional indoor environment. How important is collaboration as architects and HVAC engin...

In today's smart homes, traditional climate control meets modern automation and connectivity. Technologies such as smart thermostats, home automation platforms, sensors, zoned heating and cooling, and...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted how we view indoor air quality and HVAC systems. Consequently, HVAC systems have undergone several improvements in the post-pandemic world. Systems tod...

Achieving net-zero emissions will mitigate climate change and prevent the worst impacts of global warming. Net zero is the state in which the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphe...

Digitalization is the integration of digital technologies into everyday life. In the context of HVAC, digitalization refers to the use of digital technologies to improve the efficiency, performance, a...

Renewable energy is derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Examples include sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal heat. The use of renewables provid...

There is a severe shortage of skilled technicians in the HVAC trade, reflecting an urgent need to attract more employees to careers in HVAC. The estimated 80,000 unfilled positions across the United S...

HVAC systems perform an important function in healthcare facilities, ensuring an environment conducive to healing and optimum health. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How can the industry address...