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Effects of New Overtime Rule on HVAC Contractors

An HVAC Minute Video Update: June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024

The new overtime rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has huge implications for HVAC contractors, and they start July 1, 2024.

HVAC Equipment Prices Expected to Keep Rising

OEMs predict that prices will continue to increase on both A2L and R-410A systems

Joanna R. Turpin

June 11, 2024

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In recent years, the cost of HVAC equipment has increased significantly, and regulatory changes, such as the phase-down of R-410A, will make the new A2L units even more expensive.

How the New Overtime Rule Affects HVAC Contractors

Contractors will have to meet the new salary thresholds, or pay employees overtime

Hannah Belloli

June 8, 2024

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The DOL released its final overtime rule which expands overtime protections increases the minimum salary thresholds required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee (EAP) from federal overtime pay requirements.

Lennox CEO Sees Opportunity in Face of Challenges

HVAC industry poised to be the solution to many problems

Dylan Kurt

June 5, 2024

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Despite all the turmoil and uncertainty in today’s climate, Lennox’s CEO Alok Maskara sees many silver linings on the road ahead.

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EPA Finalizes SNAP Rule 26

The final rule lists 10 alternative refrigerants for commercial and industrial refrigeration

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

June 3, 2024

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The EPA has finalized SNAP Rule 26, which lists 10 alternative refrigerants as acceptable with use conditions for commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment.

Experts Split on Impact to HVAC Industry by Tariff Hikes on Steel, Aluminum Products Made in China

J.J. Smith

May 31, 2024

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After it was announced that the United States would be increasing tariffs on $18 billion of imports from China, including steel and aluminum products, experts are divided on exactly what that will mean for the HVAC industry.

Senate OKs Bill to Block DOE’s Furnace Energy Efficiency Rule

Biden threatens to veto joint resolution if passed by the House

J.J. Smith

May 24, 2024

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The DOE rule requires the elimination of “all non-condensing natural gas furnaces,” which could force consumers to spend thousands of dollars to be in compliance.

Possibilities of a National Decarbonization Policy

An HVAC Minute Video Update: May 21, 2024

Hannah Belloli

May 21, 2024

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There’s a long way to go before a national decarbonization policy could be successfully implemented.

How a National Decarbonization Policy Could Impact the HVAC Industry

For a national policy to really work, technology would have to keep advancing

Hannah Belloli

May 8, 2024

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For a national decarbonization policy to actually not be only implemented, but to be accepted by the entire HVAC industry and the world around/within it, it’s going to require a lot of things, and take a long time.

Builders Group Goes to Court Over Davis-Bacon Updates

November 8, 2023

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Court filings by Associated Builders and Contractors and its Southeast Texas chapter, in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, were announced Nov. 7.