Research
Original data analysis for the HVAC trade: workforce, prices, energy use, safety and equipment statistics built from primary federal sources.
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Electricity Prices by State: Up in 45 of 51, 18.31 Cents a Kilowatt Hour
Residential electricity rose 4.9% to 18.31 cents a kilowatt hour in July 2026, up in 45 of 51 jurisdictions. Every state, from EIA’s Electric Power Monthly, updated each…
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The HVAC Equipment Price Index: Up 60% Since 2019
The monthly HVAC equipment price index from BLS producer prices: up 60% since 2019 and 22% in real terms, with a real-terms series, a timing analysis and a…
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What Air Conditioning Costs to Run: About $303 a Year for the Median Home
EIA’s household data puts median annual cooling at 1,667 kWh, about $303 at 2026 prices. Every state, repriced at current electricity costs.
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The Heating Season Opens With Prices High and Shipments Soft
Equipment prices at a series high, gas furnace shipments down 6.2%, and heating oil closing the last season at its highest since 2022. The published positions going into…
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The HVAC Compliance Deadline Registry: Every Federal Rule, Date and Status
A maintained registry of federal HVAC requirements: refrigerant restrictions, efficiency standards, leak rules and the 25C credit, each with date, status, citation and a last-verified date. The 2026…
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Every HVAC Rule That Took Effect in 2026, With Dates
Four federal changes took effect during 2026: leak repair rules, VRF restrictions, new room air conditioner minimums, and an EPA rule that removed the R-410A installation cutoff.
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HVAC Employment and Wages by State: 1,287,056 Jobs, $78,290 Average Pay
Employment at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors rose 42% since 2014 and pay 44%. Idaho more than doubled its workforce. State-by-state from the federal QCEW.
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HVAC Equipment Prices Hit a Record in July
The BLS producer price index for HVAC equipment reached 324.9 in July, its highest reading, up 1.23% on the month heading into the autumn replacement season.
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How American Homes Are Heated: The Fuel and Equipment Mix
Natural gas is the main heating fuel in 62.71 million US homes and electricity in 42.57 million. Heat pumps hold 13.1% of the stock while taking near half…
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Water Heater Shipments Fell on Both Fuels in 2026
Gas storage shipments fell 2.5% and electric 5.2% year to date through July. Plus why no single minimum UEF figure exists: the standard is a formula that varies…