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Monique "Muffie" Mousseau and her partner Felipa Deleon grew up on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. In this episode, they share the long and sometimes painful journey of fighting for their love, their community, and their ancestors...all while making history.

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Other findings: Non-perpetrators in the home act as a buffer and “youngest old” experience most severe forms of abuseToronto, ON – A new study examining elder abuse–released today by researchers at the University of Toronto, Cornell University, and Weill-Cornell Medical College–has found that older adult victims living alone with their abuser were up to four times more likely to endure more […]

Nanovista is one of the first 22 up-and-coming companies selected to be part of JLABS @ Toronto, an innovative research centre designed to advance bio/pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer and digital health programs. “Being a part of JLABS brings us one step closer to commercializing and delivering this product to market to help patients,” said Jinzi Zheng of […]

On Earth Day 2022, more homeowners appear to be thinking globally and acting locally when it comes to home energy consumption, much of which is claimed by HVAC systems.

Thomas Yoon, president and CEO, LG North America CEO, addresses barriers to market growth at a recent White House executive roundtable. 

Joshua Kelly will help guide SmartAC.com’s efforts as the company continues to innovate its Smart Agreements and connected home systems technology, a press release from SmartAC.com said.

Colorado’s total allocation for both Home Energy Rebates programs is more than $70 million.

An additional $500,000 in funding is available this winter for low-income Coloradans who can't afford to repair their non-working home heating system, according to Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC).

SolarCity is introducing a Smart Energy Home offering to new residential customers in Hawaii. It includes advanced technology: solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, smart electric water heaters, and the Nest Learning Thermostat, all coordinated by a home gateway.

Transcend Communities are net zero, all-electric, healthy, resilient, connected, solar-powered, and cost-effective homes located in mixed-use communities — and an in-floor radiant system that will heat and cool both air and water is pivotal to this.

Several contractors in Arizona have offered advice to customers on how to handle their HVAC both before and after extreme weather like dust storms and monsoons.

Air duct cleaning is an important part of indoor air quality, and that is why Rotobrush attended the 2022 AHR Expo to connect with HVAC contractors.

As wildfires become more common, can future Tesla home HVAC system users expect the same sort of defense against poor air quality that its vehicles have?

The survey explored homeowners’ attitudes toward the Inflation Reduction Act and home upgrades, specifically heat pumps, that increase sustainability.

Between health benefits, energy savings, and overall improved air quality, whole-home humidification systems are an easy sell for contractors.

The rebranding from Bosch Thermotechnology to Bosch Home Comfort Group reflects the company’s innovative product portfolio and commitment to electrification.

Contractor-run training facilities allow company leaders to tailor the curriculum to meet their employment needs.

Wisconsin just became the first state in the nation to launch the Home Efficiency (HOMES) portion of the IRA's rebate program.

Panasonic Canada Inc. announced the launch of its Home + Building Solutions division, which will offer a wide range of products designed to meet the needs of the Canadian home building and renovation industry.

PulteGroup Inc. announced it has completed construction of its zero net energy (ZNE) home prototype in Northern California. The new Pulte home, which is designed to generate as much energy as it uses, will be monitored for 12 months to evaluate its performance and identify opportunities for future enhancements.

At the 2020 AHR Expo, Broan-NuTone introduced Overture, a fully automated, cloud-connected, whole-home IAQ system that monitors and optimizes air in the home.

Nothing lasts forever. This old adage holds true, especially when it comes to HVAC coils.

Residential air movement and ventilation can be a challenge that requires multiple callbacks. There is a way to fix that, though.

Many homeowners may underestimate the importance of proper ventilation, which a lack of could cause discomfort and higher energy bills.

The District is launching both the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs to lower energy bills by lowering costs for energy-efficiency home improvements.

New Mexico is jump-starting its rebates program by offering low-income owners of single-family homes up to $1,600 off of home insulation purchased at participating retailers. Later, the state will offer rebates for heat pumps and other high-efficiency appliances.

With a little ingenuity, HVAC contractors could come out on top in the smart homes market for years to come.

Through the new integration, ecobee thermostat owners who also own Generac home standby generators can easily see the status of the generator and remedy potential issues.

When the Woosh air quality monitor and smart air filter are paired with a Sensi smart thermostat, users can transform an HVAC system into an air purifier for the entire home.

While government incentives, savings in utility bills, word-of-mouth, and increasing popularity have led to homeowner’s increased awareness of smart thermostats, there is still a lot of room in the market for growth.

Trained to identify the varying types of asbestos used in old buildings, Matt Mountain of Mountain Duct Cleaning knows what he’s looking for.

This Michigan home is proof that even when achieving high-level green building standards, more can be done to improve sustainability.

This heating showcase provides in-depth information on the features of each individual unit and also includes technical support information from the manufacturer. The manufacturers provided all of the data included in the product grid as well as in the photo feature; therefore, any questions should be directed to them via the contact information provided in the photo feature section.

People are still pinching pennies and choosing repairs, but there are ways for contractors to sell new equipment, even when it’s more expensive.

With how cutthroat and competitive the HVAC market is, contractors must leverage data-driven insights and technological advancements to drive growth, attract ideal customers, and optimize customer satisfaction.

Old homes and old HVAC systems bring the potential for asbestos — here’s what HVAC contractors and duct cleaning professionals need to know if they run into it on a jobsite.

Low public awareness of incentives that can subsidize residential HVAC purchases means contractors have the opportunity to educate and position themselves as trusted advisors, marketing experts say.

Home automation is no longer a thing of the past. Customers are seeking ways to intelligently control their homes in more ways than ever before, as evidenced by the number of new smart home products on display in this sector at the AHR Expo.

From the start, the home’s development team at Legacy Custom Built Homes had big goals for the 6,600-square-foot, three-level home in terms of both efficiency and design aesthetic.

For residential HVAC contractors, smart homes are a fast-growing market that offers opportunity for profit.

Products are emerging that help simplify homeownership.

Contractors have numerous options for offering homeowners solutions in energy management systems.

If zoning technology was available before the pandemic, why has it taken so long for it to become an option that homeowners now consider?

A recent survey shows homeowners are unfamiliar with what an HVAC heat pump can accomplish.

One innovation leading the way in home comfort and efficiency is an air-to-water monobloc heat pump, which offers a blend of efficiency, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.

A homeowner in Pickering, Ontario works with an experienced HVAC pro to improve comfort, efficiency, and energy savings with a high-efficiency hydronic forced-air furnace upgrade.

The bond between people and their pets can be life-saving, especially amid the struggle for safe housing.

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With record numbers of families living in temporary accommodation, Newsround reporter Shanequa Paris investigates how children are being affected.