Standards and Legislation - Page 7

EPA Accused Of Stalling on Refrigerant Cylinder Ban Concerns

Congressman asks EPA to respond to petitions regarding phaseout of disposable cylinders

February 22, 2023

Congressman James Comer sent a letter to EPA, asking the Agency why it has not responded to petitions from Worthington Industries and others, regarding its proposed ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders.

Stranded Surplus a ‘Plus’ for HVAC?

New DOE efficiency rules for a/c units could be a boon for HVAC surplus dealers

Matt Jachman

February 14, 2023

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Companies that deal in surplus HVAC equipment are seeing business opportunities in the new U.S. DOE energy efficiency minimums for single-phase residential air-conditioners.

Single-Use Plastics Bans are Coming for HVAC

Packaging is the target of this growing green initiative, may lead to price hikes

Maria Taylor

February 11, 2023

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As a user of plastics in packaging materials, HVAC is getting caught up in regulations regarding single-use plastics.

IRA, Other Incentives Should be a Key Part of Sales Presentations

Rick Warner

January 30, 2023

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The IRA is yet another example — along with various local and state rebates, revolving loans, grants, tax credits, etc. — of our country’s steps toward decarbonization through electrification.

Tax Credits, Decarbonization, and Economics

Kyle Gargaro

January 30, 2023

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With the AHR Expo in Atlanta just a week away, The Climate Control Group COO Kevin McNamara met with The ACHR NEWS and other members of the trade press to give an outlook on the 2023 HVAC industry.

Newly Released ASHRAE 90.1-2022 Includes Expanded Scope For Building Sites

January 27, 2023

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ASHRAE has released its latest version of its benchmark energy efficiency standard, ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 - Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

Marijuana and Workplace Law in 2023

Richard D. Alaniz

January 27, 2023

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The marijuana industry is booming across the country. While marijuana use is still viewed negatively by many, this is rapidly changing.

The Refrigerant Transition Picks Up the Pace in 2023

Industry experts offer their views on the state of refrigerants this year

Joanna R. Turpin

January 24, 2023

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The HVACR industry is undergoing another refrigerant transition and industry experts offer advice about what contractors need to know about the transition, as well as how to prepare for it.

Heat Pumps All the Buzz at Electrification Summit

Heat pumps high on the agenda as HVAC manufacturers visit White House

Matt Jachman

January 22, 2023

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HVAC manufacturers had seats at the table during the White House Electrification Summit, which focused on the electrification of transportation and building systems.

New Year, New HVAC Efficiency Standards

2023 brings revised efficiency minimums, ratings system for some HVAC equipment

Matt Jachman

January 21, 2023

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The new year brings new minimum energy-efficiency standards for single-phase residential air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as new methods of measuring efficiencies and new terms to describe those measurements.