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Heat Pumps and Forced Air Systems Dominate New US Homes in 2024
Heat Pumps and Forced Air Systems Dominate New US Homes USA: Almost all new single-family homes in 2024 used either an air or ground...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


AI and IoT Drive Growth of Smart Commercial Heat Pumps in the US
Growth of Smart Commercial Heat Pumps in the US USA: Commercial heat pumps are becoming increasingly intelligent with the integration of...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


India Cuts GST on Consumer Electronics to Boost Demand
Cuts GST on Consumer Electronics India: India cuts GST rate on air conditioners, dishwashers, and televisions larger than 32 inches from...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


Indonesia Extends Economic Stimulus Measures To Support Workers
Indonesia Extends Economic Stimulus Measures To Support Workers Indonesia: The Indonesian government has confirmed that its economic...
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Sep 7, 20251 min read


GST Reduction on Cement and Steel Expected to Lower Housing Costs
GST Reduction on Cement and Steel Expected to Lower Housing Costs India: The decision of the GST Council to reduce tax on cement and...
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Sep 4, 20251 min read


QVANTUM UK EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITH EXI-TITE PARTNERSHIP
Qvantum UK: Qvantum UK has expanded its mainland distribution network across England, Scotland, and Wales by appointing HVAC supplier...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY COUNCIL WARNS IRELAND FALLING BEHIND ON HOME ENERGY TARGETS
Ireland Ireland: The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has warned that Ireland is not on track to meet its 2030 goals for reducing...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH FINPOWER AIRCON
AZIZI Developments UAE: Azizi Developments has extended its partnership with Finpower Aircon, a UAE-based HVAC solutions provider. Under...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


BAXI APPOINTS SHANE SUTER AS COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR
BAXI UK: Baxi has appointed Shane Suter as its new Commercial Business Director, a role created to strengthen the company’s engagement...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement To Take Effect On October 1
India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement To Take Effect On October 1 India/Switzerland: India’s free trade agreement with the European Free Trade...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


LG ELECTRONICS TO ESTABLISH ADVANCED HVAC R&D CENTER IN CHANGWON, SOUTH KOREA
LG Electronics South Korea: LG Electronics is establishing a next-generation HVAC research and development center in Changwon, South...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


PILOT REBATE PROGRAM FOR ELECTRIC HVAC AND WATER HEATERS LAUNCHED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, US
HVAC Products US: The South Coast Air Quality Management District has launched the “Go Zero” rebate program to encourage replacement of...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


TOTO OPENS NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN GEORGIA, US
Toto US: Toto has opened a new US$224 million manufacturing facility in Morrow, Georgia, expanding its North American production network....
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


Johnson Controls’ Heat Pumps to Supply Zürich with Recycled Waste Heat
Heat pump SWITZERLAND: Johnson Controls has announced its role in delivering green heat to the city of Zürich through a new waste...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


Netherlands Hits Record High in Negative Energy Prices
Arrow depicting rise NETHERLANDS: The Netherlands recorded 474 hours of negative electricity prices in the first eight months of 2025,...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


Government Proposes GST Reduction on Air Conditioners and TVs to 18% Ahead of Diwali
Air Conditioners INDIA: The Indian government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is pushing ahead with a sweeping revamp of the Goods...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


Vignesh Polymers Starts Construction of New Air Conditioning Division Facility at SIPCOT Industrial Park
Air conditioner INDIA: Vignesh Polymers India Private Limited has officially commenced construction of its new Air Conditioning Division...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


North Macedonia Offers Free Inverter Air Conditioners to Combat Energy Poverty
Air Conditioners NORTH MACEDONIA: North Macedonia’s Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources has invited households experiencing...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


Octopus Energy and LG Electronics Collaborate to Integrate Kraken Software with Appliances Across Europe
LG Logo UK: Octopus Energy has announced a new partnership with LG Electronics aimed at helping households reduce energy bills, lower...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


Hornbach and Leroy Merlin Expand in Romania
Hornbach Holding Germany: German retailer Hornbach is opening its tenth store in Romania in September 2025 in the Colentina district of...
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Sep 1, 20251 min read


Windhager and Heliotherm enter into a strategic partnership
Windhager and Heliotherm enter into a strategic partnership Austria: Windhager and Heliotherm enter into a strategic partnership to...
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Aug 31, 20251 min read


Samsung HVAC is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with Powrmatic of Canada Ltd.
Samsung HVAC is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with Powrmatic of Canada Ltd. Canada: Samsung HVAC has entered into a...
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Aug 31, 20251 min read


Panasonic invests EUR 320 million (USD 344 million) to expand heat pump production hub in Czech Republic
Panasonic invests EUR 320 million (USD 344 million) to expand heat pump production hub in Czech Republic Czech Republic: Japanese...
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Aug 31, 20251 min read


South Korea's central bank holds rates steady, flags possible easing amid tariff impact
South Korea's central bank holds rates steady, flags possible easing amid tariff impact South Korea: South Korea's central bank held...
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Aug 31, 20251 min read
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