Chris Tyler, CEO, Thermal Equipment Sales, and Green Schools chair and board chairman of the Kentucky U.S. Green Building Council (KY USGBC), discusses the nationwide energy-efficiency epidemic within public school facilities and shares how contractors can help these institutions save energy and money.

Kyle Gargaro talks with hilmor senior manager of brand marketing Andrea Halpin about getting the younger generation involved in the HVAC field.

John Lanier, the new chief operating officer for North American Technician Excellence (NATE), talks about how he’s settling into his position, what experience and skills he brings to the organization, and what he hopes to accomplish at NATE.

Jon Melchi, director of government affairs with Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) updates us on regional standards, discusses HARDI’s recent visit to Washington, D.C., and touches on a few other issues affecting distributors.

Randy Petit Sr., co-author of “Electrical Theory and Application for HVACR,” from ESCO Press, discusses the book, what goes into authoring an HVACR book, and why the literature is great for everyone in the industry.

Kara Saul Rinaldi, executive director with the National Home Performance Council (NHPC) introduces the NHPC and discusses a recently released white paper focused on properly developing the home-performance industry.

Will Winchester, service manager, Poudre Valley Air, Fort Collins, Colo., joins the NEWSMakers podcast to discuss the latest court ruling about regional furnace standards. We discuss that, the process as a whole, how customers have responded, and much more.

Time sensitive material recorded on April 30. Cade Clark, assistant vice president of government affairs for the Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), gives a brief overview of the new version of the Shaheen-Portman bill, what AHRI thinks of the energy-efficiency legislation, and how it might affect the HVACR industry if it becomes law.

This overview of the benefits of zoning includes tips for selling to consumers and businesses. Tom Jackson discusses options for new construction and retrofit, as well as some ways a residential contractor can get into the light commercial business with zoning products. Speaker: Tom Jackson, CEO, Jackson Systems

Matt Gates, vice president of energy management services and solutions for Trane, talks about energy efficiency in the commercial market.