A $15 minimum wage sounds like something the industry can handle, but for most of the country, this will be an experience without much precedent.

The Biden administration announced the E3 Initiative, and one of its elements is specifically designed for HVAC contractors.

Chiller OEMs have been preparing for a refrigerant phasedown, and they are identifying alternative refrigerants that are efficient, safe, and cost-effective.

A number of stakeholders have reunited, petitioning the EPA with a new request for the HFC phasedown: Faster, please.

Change is coming to the HVACR industry as state and federal regulations are being enacted that will lead to a phase down of high-GWP refrigerants such as R-410A.

States across the nation are considering laws to protect consumer data, and contractors should pay attention.

The industry is on the verge of moving toward a unified and safe transition to a new generation of low-GWP refrigerants.

The federal standards sought by the AHRI petition align with similar standards already in place in nine states.

The blend of government and industry influences on building code development will shift to some degree in the coming months.

By adopting proactive policies and monitoring for potential off-the-clock work, the risk of facing pay-related lawsuits can be reduced.