December 9, 2025
Choosing the right commercial HVAC units has always been a balancing act—meeting code requirements, improving occupant comfort, and keeping operating costs under control. But by 2026, engineering decisions will look very different. Sustainability expectations are rising, refrigerants are changing, and system performance is increasingly tied to energy efficiency, digital controls, and long-term lifecycle value. With […]
March 26, 2025
Joe Kalina – Introduction My name is Joe Kalina. I work for Gilbar. I’m a sales engineer. I focus on working with engineers, contractors, developers and owners. I work a lot on the engineering side to design systems, select equipment, and think outside the box to develop new equipment, especially for […]
June 17, 2024
By: Ambient Enterprises Ambient Enterprises, the parent of HVAC sales representatives such as Gil-Bar, APA HVAC Technologies, Mechanical Technologies, H.C. Nye, DMG HVAC , and Johnson Barrow shared it’s 2024 sustainability report Thursday through its site. The report focuses on the company’s environmental responsibility initiatives and highlights its efforts to incorporate sustainable practices nation-wide, while providing comfort and safety to clients. Overall, the HVAC collective […]
May 17, 2024
By Jenna Prasad, Head of Sustainability, Ambient Summer is almost here, and temperatures are rising across the country. As building owners, property managers, and operators think about turning on the AC, they should prioritize maintenance on their HVAC systems to ensure they’re in top shape for the season. Beyond avoiding a dreaded cooling unit breakdown […]
April 25, 2024
By Jenna Prasad, Head of Sustainability, Ambient New York, April 25th As tax season rolls around, many dread the complex paperwork and looming deadlines. However, there’s a silver lining for property owners and designers making energy efficiency upgrades. The federal government offers several tax incentives aimed at supporting decarbonization and combating climate change within the […]