HVAC in Multifamily Construction – Hot Hot Hot!
June 27th, 2025
According to multiple sources, multifamily starts are down 19.7% YTD, with continued decline in May. This was confirmed in a recent ConstructConnect™ report and other various outlets.
Local Law 97 Filing Deadlines Extended | Additional Support Available for Covered Buildings to Meet LL97 Compliance In the First Year
June 19th, 2025
The New York City Department of Buildings recently announced new updated guidelines regarding filing deadlines for Local Law 97.
New York State Court of Appeals Upholds Local Law 97 | Ice Air Positioned as a Key Compliance Partner
May 28th, 2025
In a pivotal decision on May 22, 2025, the New York State Court of Appeals affirmed the legality of New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97), effectively ending a prolonged legal challenge and reinforcing the city’s authority to mandate greenhouse gas emissions reductions for large buildings.
Rethinking Thermostats: Smarter Controls, Better Building Performance
May 21st, 2025
When you think of HVAC innovation, thermostats may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet in today’s commercial and multi-family buildings, the humble thermostat has evolved into a critical node in the larger network of building automation—powered not just by software, but by real-time data, AI algorithms, and cloud computing.
Lee Zeldin Announces Reconsideration of Technology Transition Rule Requiring HVACR Industry’s Move to Lower GWP Refrigerants
March 13th, 2025
On March 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin made formal the largest deregulatory announcement in U.S. history…
Total US Construction Starts Still Down on 2023 Performance
November 22nd, 2024
ConstructConnect™ announced that Total US Construction Starts decreased by 5.4% year-over-year (YoY) and 0.7% year-to-date (YTD) in Q32024. The company is forecasting total US Construction Starts to grow 8.5% in 2025.
September 2024 non-residential construction up 17% year-over-year
November 13th, 2024
ConstructConnect™ announced that September 2024’s volume of Total Nonresidential construction starts — the sum of Nonresidential Building and Heavy Engineering — was $54.0 billion, an increase of $2.3 billion, or 4.4%, when compared to a revised August reading of $51.7 billion.
Ice Air Releases New Reference Sheet on Commercial to Residential Building Conversions
August 26th, 2024
Commercial to residential building conversions require efficiency, elegance, and a focus on delivering the maximum ROI. To address this growing need in the construction sector, Ice Air recently released a reference sheet on how building owners can streamline the process through efficient HVAC installation, with a focus on performance, options, and aesthetics.
Ice Air Releases New Reference Sheet for Colleges and Universities
August 26th, 2024
Managing indoor comfort on a college campus is a complex task. Without the right tools, schools spend a lot more time on heating and cooling than needed. To address this nationwide problem, Ice Air recently released a sell sheet for colleges and universities looking to upgrade their HVAC systems.
Ice Air Releases New Reference Sheet with Crucial Information on avoiding NYC Local Law 97 Severe Penalties
August 22nd, 2024
Ice Air recently released an informative reference on New York City’s Local Law 97, which demands a 40 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, with the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
NYS Clean Heat Programs
July 19th, 2024
The NYS Clean Heat Program has made updates to the NYS Clean Heat Program Manual for Central Hudson, National Grid, NYSEG, O&R, and RG&E, to the NYS Clean Heat Con Edison Heat Pump Program Manual, and to the NYS Clean Heat Implementation Plan, effective as of March 1, 2024.
Ice Air Shares Insights to Advance Renewable Energy at the Thermal Energy Network Symposium
April 10th, 2024
Ice Air played a key role at the Thermal Energy Network Symposium which took place on March 12-14, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. Ice Air’s Director of Marketing and Sales, Tom Glass, joined a pivotal panel discussion on initiating the installation of Thermal Energy Networks in communities and cities.
