Editorials
What are the Top 10 Commercial HVAC Challenges for 2026?
Mike Weil shares his top 10 list of commercial HVAC challenges for 2026 and beyond. Oh, and he highlights the opportunities for you as well.
Twelve High-Performance HVAC™ Commitments for 2026
Learn from your past, prep for your future. Dominick Guarino shares 12 commitments High_performance HVAC contractors should make in 2026.
Always Remember: You are THE Brand
In the High-Performance HVAC™ world, we spend a lot of time talking about brand. Often, those discussions revolve around logos, websites, marketing campaigns, taglines, and more. Though all of that matters, here’s the truth we sometimes forget: the most powerful,...
Profiles
A Decade of Transformation, Purpose, and Performance
When we last profiled Daikin in 2016,they were making headlines with a bold strategy to revolutionize the HVAC industry. What’s changed in the last decade?. Mike Weil sits down with Doug Widenmann to find out. Read his story here:
August 2025 Spotlight: How Climatisation ACG Redefines High-Performance HVAC™
In the ever-evolving world of HVAC, standing still is never an option — especially when you’re a contractor operating in one of the most regulated, language-locked markets in North America. That’s why Anthony Woo and his company, Climatisation ACG, stand out. Based in...
R.E. Michel: Celebrating 90 Years of Excellence in HVAC Distribution
Reeling from the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the economy of the early 1930s plunged America and the world into the Great Depression. Interestingly, a new technology emerged from America’s obsession with refrigeration during these dark times. That new technology was...
High-Performance Product Reviews
December 2025 High-Performance HVAC Product Review
Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals TEC 3/8-in. HEX Shank Drill Bit There’s nothing exciting about drill bits. I’d rather watch mastic dry instead of talking about a drill bit. Until now. Why? The folks at The Energy Conservatory (TEC) have created a...
November 2025 High-Performance Product Review
Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals Testo 860i Wireless Thermal Imaging for Smartphones HVAC technicians and salespeople looking to add a serious “wow” tool into your kit without breaking the bank, the Testo 860i is a smart choice. This compact,...
October 2025 Summit Partner Product Highlight
Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals RectorSeal® Air Purifier RectorSeal® showcased its Dust Free Active Gold air purifier at National Comfort Institute’s High-Performance HVAC Summit in September. Contractor attendees witnessed how this device...
NCI Updates
January 2026 NCI Update
This month learn about NCI’s two newest staffers, how to reserve your hotel rooms for Summit 2026, and how NCI is showing up big-time at the AHR Expo.
December 2025 NCI Update
End-of-The-Year NCI Summit 2026 Announcement 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...
November 2025 NCI Update
HVAC Testing Is Now Smarter & Easier than Ever National Comfort Institute’s (NCI) ComfortMaxx™ software has always been a next-level tool to help High-Performance HVAC™ contractors take their system measurements and make them real for customers. Now, based on the...
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