Fast Tracking Into High-Performance HVAC

Our June 2026 Contractor Spotlight focuses on Ken Beasley and his team at Mission Critical Comfort Solutions. They share failures and success as the ride the road to High-Performance HVAC

Help Customers Understand Healthy Indoor Air

Contractor Tim DeStasio says that one effective ways to communicate IAQ is through the concept of the four pillars of IAQ. Learn more here. This article is based upon Tim’s Summit 2026 presentation.

Welcome to the Class of 2026

Congrats to the Class of 2026 High-Performance HVAC Influencers. Find out who the are, why they are important, and what that means to you.

Editorials

Ten Reasons to Make NCI’s Summit Your Destination This September

Ten Reasons to Make NCI’s Summit Your Destination This September

In just a few short months hundreds of HVAC professionals will be gathering in Pigeon Forge, TN. Why? To attend the 23rd Annual High-Performance HVAC™ Summit, on September 1-3, 2026! It’s hard to believe National Comfort Institute’s (NCI) Summit is just a few months...

For the HVAC Industry, Why is June More Than a Month?

For the HVAC Industry, Why is June More Than a Month?

Every June, the HVAC industry lights up social media with technician appreciation posts, cookouts, giveaways, team photos, and thank-you messages tied to HVAC Technician Month and National HVAC Tech Day (officially on June 22). And honestly, that’s a good thing. For...

Artificial Intelligence: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Artificial Intelligence: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool when used correctly and judiciously. There are many books and articles written about the subject, some good ones right here in the pages of this month’s issue! Let’s take a look at some AI applications that can...

Profiles

A Decade of Transformation, Purpose, and Performance

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:

High-Performance Product Reviews

2026 Summit Partner Product Highlight

2026 Summit Partner Product Highlight

Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals GRIT Foundation Workshops The GRIT Foundation has announced GRIT Workshops, a new way to bring hands-on skilled trades education to more communities. These flexible sessions deliver meaningful learning while...

June 2026 NCI Update

June 2026 NCI Update

Summit Session Preview: Leadership and Culture National Comfort Institute’s (NCI) 2026 High-Performance HVAC™ Summit is coming this September. You can get all the details at gotosummit.com, reserve your spot at the NCI Summit registration site, and book your rooms at...

High-Performance HVAC Product Review

High-Performance HVAC Product Review

Written by HVAC Professionals for HVAC Professionals ComfortMaxx™ Workflows in measureQuick® Last summer I spent a few weeks testing the new ComfortMaxx™ cooling workflow project in the measureQuick® app. There’s a slight learning curve since this workflow uses a...

NCI Updates

May 2026 NCI Update

May 2026 NCI Update

Check Out the Summit 2026 Program! The High‑Performance HVAC™ Summit 2026 program is only a few months away – are you ready? This year, we are hosting the event in Pigeon Forge, TN, at the HeartSong Lodge & Resort from September 1-3, 2026. Summit offers...

April 2026 NCI Update

April 2026 NCI Update

Member Podcasts Video Content Going Viral A growing wave of High‑Performance HVAC™ contractors is capturing national attention as views of their videos and podcasts surge across digital platforms. Among the leaders of this trend are creators like Anthony Woo and John...

March 2026 NCI Update

March 2026 NCI Update

NCI Makes Big Splash at AHR Expo The team from National Comfort Institute (NCI) were everywhere during this year’s AHR Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Besides having a traditional booth (Booth SL1946) on the show floor, NCI Instructors ran educational...