Two major HVAC industry organizations have weighed in on a DOE proposal that would phase out noncondensing gas furnaces for consumer use beginning in about six years.
While the IRA includes tax incentives and rebate programs that should benefit the HVACR industry, some officials are wary of provisions they say could result in auditing hassles — and perhaps increased expenses — for their membership.
HVAC industry representatives are pushing back on a bid by more than two dozen public interest groups for an eventual ban on new fossil-fuel-burning heating appliances.
California lawmakers have been banning just about anything that they believe could hamper the state’s ability to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.
System matching may be a little more confusing once the DOE energy efficiency standards take effect in 2023, so contractors should be aware of which components can be paired together.