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DeSantis Nixes IRA Rebates for Florida Residents

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 4, 2023

September 4, 2023

At a recent GreenChill webinar, the experts from DC Engineering provided insights on how to create a strategic leak reduction and refrigerant management plan.

IRA Rebate Rebellion?

DeSantis veto sets up Florida’s rejection of federal money for HVAC upgrades.

Matt Jachman

August 25, 2023

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a $5 million grant that was to pay for administering the distribution of $346 million in federal Inflation Reduction Act rebate money in the state.

PHCC Shares Expertise on Capitol Hill

PHCC members, chapter executives and corporate partners headed to Washington, D.C., May 16-17

June 2, 2023

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Before heading to Capitol Hill as industry experts, members first heard from political expert Charlie Cook, who was the keynote speaker for the event.

How HVAC Contractors Can Directly Help Ukraine Front Lines

Ukrainian contractor in Philly raised thousands of dollars, sent gear and supplies overseas to help the war effort

January 4, 2023

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As the war rages on between Russia and Ukraine, one HVAC contractor emphasizes the importance of raising money and sending gear/supplies overseas to help Ukraine.

Changes on Capitol Hill Could Affect HVAC Industry

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

Matt Jachman

December 27, 2022

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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.

2022 NEWSmakers: Joe Manchin Vote Signals New Energy Era

High-efficiency HVAC a key part of IRA’s battle against climate change

Matt Jachman

December 23, 2022

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Joe Manchin is the political bridge between the fossil-fuel technology that still powers most heating and cooling systems in the U.S. and new energy technology that has not fully emerged.

July 25, 2022 NEWSRoom: AIM Act, Water Heater Definition, Viral Ad, DDA 2022

Layan Dahhan

July 25, 2022

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

HVAC Contractor Goes Viral With Political Ad

All Star Mechanical’s Larry Kirchoff “can’t pretend like everything is ok”

Maria Taylor

July 18, 2022

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A Michigan contractor is unlike most small business owners in that he doesn’t shy away from controversy for fear of offending people with his views. Sometimes, he thinks politics and HVAC should mix.

HVAC Manufacturers to Exit Russian Market

Siemens, The Rehau Group will withdraw entirely from the country over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Maria Taylor

May 27, 2022

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A number of HVAC manufacturers had joined the international effort to pressure Russia via economic sanctions. Three months later, two have decided to quit the country completely.