HVAC Pulse
What's happening right now in heating, cooling, refrigerants, and efficiency — aggregated from public sources, classified by topic, with every item linking back to the original.
Heat Pumps Hold Steady; NY Breaks Ground on Thermal Networks
**HVAC Pulse — Week of November 9, 2026**
Despite the rollback of federal tax credits, heat pump shipments have remained resilient, suggesting demand drivers beyond incentives are sustaining the market. Reinforcing the technology's case, new research finds wider heat pump adoption would benefit grid stability rather than strain it — a finding relevant to utilities and contractors fielding customer concerns.
On the infrastructure side, New York State announced plans for its first two utility-scale thermal networks, a notable step toward neighborhood-level geothermal heating and cooling.
For contractors working in affordable housing, a Massachusetts bill may complicate weatherization funding for lower-income homes — worth monitoring if you operate in the region.
Item 4 (Qcells solar factory) and Item 6 (fuel economy rollbacks) fall outside core HVAC scope and are not highlighted this week.

The Aaon Group Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAON), doing business as The Aaon Group, a leader in high-performing, energy-efficient HVAC solutions that bring long-term value to customers and owners, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the Company's...
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DREO model DR-HSH015 space heaters may overheat and catch fire, creating serious burn and property damage risks requiring immediate recall compliance.
Friedrich is recalling KÜHL window air conditioners because a faulty control board can overheat and cause fires or burns.
Friedrich is recalling KÜHL window air conditioners because a faulty control board in the motor can overheat, creating fire and burn risks.
Amana through-wall air conditioners and heat pumps are recalled because a faulty electrical component can catch fire, creating a serious burn hazard.
Amana through-wall air conditioners and heat pumps are being recalled because a faulty internal circuit component can catch fire and cause serious injury.
Certain Airedale heat pump ventilation fans may catch fire if water reaches the motor circuit board, requiring immediate inspection and potential replacement.
Certain Amana air conditioners and heat pumps may retain electrical power in the heating element during a ground fault even when switched off, creating fire and burn hazards.
Trane is recalling certain gas/electric packaged units because a defective fuel gas valve may open unexpectedly, creating a gas leak and fire risk.
Manufacturers must use updated industry test standards to measure central air conditioner and heat pump efficiency for federal compliance.
Oil, electric, and gas furnaces must meet updated federal efficiency standards to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.