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How IRA Era HVAC Incentives Shifted for 2026: A Quick Overview In 2026 the incentive map shifts from a familiar federal tax credit toward state and utility programs. The expanded federal Section 25C residential credit is authorized through December 31, 2026, and its 2026 status depends on updated guidance or legislation. As that phases out, large IRA funded state rebates and utility offerings beco ...

Why the 2026 Energy Standards Matter: Compliance, Costs and Carbon 2026 is a pivot year: efficiency baselines, refrigerant rules, and equipment expectations tighten, so early planning prevents rushed swaps and noncompliant installs. With building performance laws such as Local Law 97 and broader decarbonization policies, incentives now align for high-efficiency, low-GWP retrofits. Owners and facil ...

Is It Better to Oversize the Condenser for a Mini Split? Quick Answer Quick answer: in most homes, it is not better to oversize the outdoor condenser. Right sizing delivers the best comfort, efficiency, and system life. Oversizing means choosing a condenser with more capacity than the space requires or than the connected indoor heads can use. Right sizing means matching the condenser's capacity to ...

Why a 4 Ton AC Paired with a Gas Furnace Is Commonly the Right Choice in Raleigh Raleigh summers are hot and humid, winters are mostly mild with chilly nights, so a system must cool hard, remove moisture, and heat efficiently without overshooting. A common fit for many households is a traditional split system: a 4 ton central air conditioner, about 48,000 BTU per hour of cooling capacity, paired w ...

HVAC Industry News & Updates: What Contractors and Owners Need to Know This briefing, presented under the umbrella HVAC Industry News and Updates, is built for contractors, owners, facility managers, suppliers, and consumers researching system replacement or installation. The goal is simple: translate recent regulatory shifts, technology trends, and field-tested best practices into clear, practica ...

Understanding BTU: The Single Number That Shapes Your Comfort BTU, or British Thermal Unit, is the amount of energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. It is the core unit we use to size furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps. Think of BTU like the sizing on a pair of shoes: get it right and everything fits, go too small or too large and every step is uncomfortable. Th ...