With the end of the year fast approaching, we have great news: the team at National Comfort Institute (NCI) has secured the dates and location for their annual High-Performance HVAC Summit 2026. Be sure to mark your calendars for September 1-3, 2026, in Pigeon Forge, TN.

View of the Dollywood Heartsong Lodge and Resort

The Summit will be headquartered in the Dollywood Heartsong Lodge and Resort. This stunning facility is inspired by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains.

Yes, Summit will focus on high performance, but you can also plan a family vacation here. The resort features complimentary trolley service to Dollywood Parks, numerous dining options, as well as indoor and outdoor pools, and more.

To secure your rooms at NCI’s preferred rate of $185 per night WITH NO RESORT FEES.

By the way, if you attended Summit 2025, consider joining NCI’s exclusive PATH to High-Performance Coaching program (a 10-part online coaching series) to keep that momentum going. Though the first session has already occurred you can still join for future sessions.

Yes, there is a cost with limited seating. However, if you register for Summit 2026, the coaching program is FREE. Just go to gotosummit.com/path-to-performance to learn more about this program. Learn how you can sign up, and how you can save money by registering for Summit 2026.

If you have any questions, call NCI’s Customer Care line at 800/633-7058.


Get ready for the Seventh Annual HVACR Symposium, January 22-23, 2026 in Ocoee Lakeshore Center in Ocoee, FL.

This year, National Comfort Institute (NCI) is a Silver Sponsor and exhibitor. Plus, two of NCI’s instructors will be presenting.

For more details on the Symposium —costs, hotels, how to register, and so on, go to ncilink.com/Symposium2026. By the end of the year, session announcements should also be available.

We look forward to seeing you there. Be sure to stop by the NCI booth and say hello.

The new NCI Website

In late November 2025, National Comfort Institute (NCI) launched its new website design. The site, nationalcomfortinstitute.com was redesigned from the ground up to be more mobile friendly, easier to navigate, and provide users a much better experience.

Please pardon our dust as we work on expanding and improving the new website design.

Based on a modern design framework, the site now provides easier access to the NCI Homeowners site, all HVAC Training and Certification information, Membership, and more, directly from the homepage.

If you haven’t registered for the website, it is free to do so. Just go to www.ncinstitute.com/registration and fill out the required information.

If you were registered in the old site, use the lost password function under sign-in and reset your password to access your account. Questions? Call our Customer Care Line at 800/633-7058.