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Changes on Capitol Hill Could Affect HVAC Industry

What might a Republican-led U.S. House mean for the HVAC industry?

December 27, 2022

With Republicans taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives for at least the next two years, there could be attempts to alter, or even repeal, measures that affect the HVAC industry.

Emerson Survey Says Most Contractors & Wholesalers Are Aware of 2023 Regulations, Requirements

While more respondents have taken steps to prepare for upcoming changes, concerns over creating new marketing, inventory plans remain

December 20, 2022

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In a new survey, Emerson followed up with HVAC contractors and wholesalers about their knowledge of and preparation for increasing federal minimum SEER/IEER efficiency requirements mandated for a/c systems and heat pumps.

Department of Energy Seeks to Cut Cost of Enhanced Geothermal Systems

DOE aims to accelerate research, development, and demonstrations within enhanced geothermal systems, while reducing cost

Hannah Belloli

December 7, 2022

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The DOE aims to build upon current Enhanced Geothermal Shots by accelerating research, development, and demonstrations within enhanced geothermal systems, to tap into and better understand resources while significantly reducing the cost of EGS.

November 28, 2022 NEWSRoom: Trane Tests CCHP, DOE Proposal, New Equipment, Nexstar Network Super Meeting

Layan Dahhan

November 28, 2022

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Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

Department of Energy May Bump Up Furnace Standards

ACCA, AHRI weigh in on plan that would phase out noncondensing models

Matt Jachman

November 18, 2022

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Two major HVAC industry organizations have weighed in on a DOE proposal that would phase out noncondensing gas furnaces for consumer use beginning in about six years.

Trane Set to Start Field Tests of Cold Climate Heat Pumps

The company’s CCHPs outperformed laboratory tests in extremely cold temperatures

Joanna R. Turpin

November 8, 2022

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Trane has surpassed DOE requirements for the residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge for high-efficiency heating in freezing temperatures and will begin field trials later this month.

New Efficiency Standard Highlights Need for Matched Systems

Installing new HVAC equipment with older, non-compliant units can result in multiple problems

Joanna R. Turpin

October 23, 2022

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System matching may be a little more confusing once the DOE energy efficiency standards take effect in 2023, so contractors should be aware of which components can be paired together.

What’s Your Plan For DOE’s 2023 Energy Efficiency Standards?

How contractors handle inventory for the rest of the year is crucial

Joanna R. Turpin

September 6, 2022

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Under the new energy efficiency standards, the minimum efficiency of residential equipment will increase approximately 7%, or the equivalent of 1 SEER point. So what should contractors be doing to prepare?

Energy Efficiency: The Future of HVAC

Darren Dixon

August 6, 2022

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Our industry is on a fastrack path of unprecedented change, which for some will result in complete chaos. But the change has been coming for decades.

AZ Reps Seek Delay in ‘23 Efficiency Rules

Logistics, they warn DOE, could stall home construction in market already under pressure

Matt Jachman

August 1, 2022

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Five members of Congress from Arizona are seeking to postpone the implementation of new energy efficiency standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps.