In this update, in case you haven’t heard, the National Comfort Institute (NCI) 2025 High-Performance HVAC™ Summit is scheduled for September 9th to the 12th in Austin, TX. Yes, that date seems far off, but the big news is it will be here sooner than you know. Now is the time to register you and your team to take advantage of the early bird registration rates.

Update on Summit Early bird rates

Everything is bigger in Texas, and Summit 2025 is no different. This year’s game-changing event is being held at the Kalahari Resort & Waterpark — an ideal location to join your fellow high-performance professional peers and bring your family for some fun vacation time.

Early bird rates save you $100 per registration, plus you get additional savings by registering additional people from your company.

If you are an NCI member, the big news is that you can save more based on your membership type:

NOTE: NCI members who participate in the Training Incentive Partnership Program can use NCI Bucks to offset some of their registrations costs.

If you plan on doing this, don’t register through the website. Instead, call NCI Customer Care at 800-633-7058 and they will register you.

And finally, more big news: rooms at the Kalahari Resort go fast, so it’s also a great idea to reserve your rooms sooner rather than later. NCI has negotiated a preferred room rate. Go to ncilink.com/ReserveKalahari to make your reservations.

Look for another update in the near future. We look forward to seeing you in Austin in September!


Late last year, National Comfort Institute (NCI) rolled out its 3.0 version of its Airflow Testing and Diagnostics (ATD) class, which introduces the latest technologies and focuses on air upgrades.

The first live online class was on January 7th and 8th, and 35 contractors attended as NCI Instructor Casey Contreras walked them through the importance of conducting such testing for customers.

So why should your team attend this training?

ATD 3.0 Update

First and foremost, in this update, ATD 3.0 integrates the Quick Test from measureQuick®, NCI’s AirMaxx™, and workflows from The Energy Conservatory (TEC) into one testing system. These apps use NCI testing principles to embed industry-standard practices into this High-Performance HVAC™ training.

By using the latest technology, such as the TEC Digital TrueFlow® Grid, you will simplify the testing process for “test-in” and “test-out” Air Upgrades. This allows your HVAC sales professionals to obtain the necessary data efficiently. The streamlined process is now part of a pre-packaged solution that offers flat-rate duct repairs, addressing common issues related to equipment airflow and static pressure.

Another reason to participate in this class is that its update is based on extensive student feedback over the years. If you missed the January online class, no worries – the next class is scheduled for March 11th and 12th.

Don’t wait. Get your tech team enrolled today.

For more information, call the NCI Customer Care line at 800/633-7058.


This month’s big news: A new coaching program. Launched in November 2024, following the High-Performance HVAC Summit is a new exclusive 10-part online coaching series. This series focuses on helping contractors navigate integrating National Comfort Institute’s (NCI) High-Performance HVAC™ approach.

Update on NCI's High-Performance Coaching Program

Monthly online video group coaching sessions cover 10 key areas of integrating high performance. Each 90-minute interactive session is a group discussion led by NCI’s VP of Training, David Richardson and other NCI coaches.

According to David Richardson, the current group of 20 contractors in the program are extremely interactive.

“The level of collaboration is incredible. Experienced guys who have been down the road implementing performance are helping others who are just starting or who are not as far down the path,” he says. “It’s incredible to watch.”

Learn more details on topics, the schedule, and costs here: ncilink.com/Coaching2025.