Leaders of HVAC Industry Look Ahead to 2020 Discuss market disruption and expected trends for the year ahead Kyle Gargaro January 13, 2020 No Comments The ACHR NEWS’ convened an HVAC manufacturers’ roundtable to discuss the hot topics about the industry.Read More
Stephanie Cameron Appointed to Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development Continues advocating for STEM and the skilled trades December 26, 2019 No Comments Stephanie Cameron has been appointed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development.Read More
America's HVACR Manufacturers Applaud Tax Treatment "Minibuses" extend efficiency tax credits December 23, 2019 No Comments The incentives were included as part of the minibus appropriations legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Trump on December 20.Read More
HVAC Industry Steels Itself for a 2020 with Tariffs 'Phase One' deal would not affect metal imports; most contractors have dodged fallout so far Robert Beverly December 23, 2019 No Comments A recent agreement did not address underlying trade issues between China and the US, but it did cancel "penalty tariffs" scheduled for December 15.Read More
On Eve of Phaseout, Virgin and Reclaimed R-22 Readily Available Contractors report that it is relatively easy to find virgin and reclaimed refrigerant in the U.S. Joanna R. Turpin December 16, 2019 No Comments According to a poll, the majority of contractors are having no difficulty obtaining either virgin or reclaimed R-22.Read More
Twenty-One States Kick Off New Year with Minimum Wage Hikes Six states on track to reach $15 an hour in the future December 12, 2019 No Comments Twenty-one states will be raising their minimum wage to start the New Year, and six states are on track to reach $15 in the future.Read More
Senate HFC Phasedown Plan Debuts With Broad Support AIM Act would authorize an EPA-guided phasedown and require A2L training for technicians Robert Beverly December 2, 2019 One Comment Federal legislation to create an orderly phasedown of HFC-based refrigerants has finally seen the light of day.Read More
HARDI Opens Portal to D.C., Urges Members to Take Action on the HFC Phasedown New legislation introduced in Washington November 12, 2019 No Comments HARDI has opened an online portal that allows individuals to easily take action in support of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act.Read More
AHRI, ACCA Express Support For Senate HFC Legislation HVACR groups anxious for a federal solution for refrigerant phasedown November 5, 2019 No Comments AHRI expressed its support for legislation designed to capture a larger share of the market for refrigeration and a/c products and equipment.Read More
AHRI Applauds Legislation Promoting Innovation for Refrigerant Technologies Law would promote new, American-made tech October 31, 2019 No Comments The act would authorize the EPA to establish a national phase down schedule for a group of refrigerants.Read More