Skipping out on HVAC Maintenance & a $30M Investment into the Electrical Workforce

Electrical Workforce

Skipping HVAC Maintenance

Here’s a bit of concerning news, a new study found that nearly half of homeowners are skipping HVAC maintenance to save money. Utilities and contractors are warning about another expensive summer for homeowners, while new homeowner data from DuraPlas suggests there’s also a growing “I’ll deal with it later” problem happening inside American homes. 

Electrical Workforce

Investment into the Electrical Workforce

BlackRock announced a $30 million philanthropic investment in Texas through BlackRock Future Builders, a national initiative funded by The BlackRock Foundation to strengthen skilled trades pipelines across the United States. 

Podcasts

AFC: Tim and John go back to the Uponor Flow Symposium to talk with some members of GF to discuss some of their breakouts. John and Tim talk with Chrissie Walsh and Lindsay McIver Zingg of GF about the building the future of sustainable water infrastructure through intentional innovation, practical partnerships, and constructive collaboration. Listen here, https://www.buzzsprout.com/1203956/episodes/19248346

MTGA: Eric and Andy explore the challenges and lessons learned from installing new heat pump systems, including a detailed account of a failed project. We discuss equipment selection, troubleshooting, and the realities of integrating innovative technology into residential heating and hot water systems. Listen here: https://maketrades.buzzsprout.com/1198388/episodes/19153317

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