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Contractors from All-Temp Co. Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, install a Carrier Infinity system. PHOTO COURTESY OF CARRIER CORP.

Top Regulatory Issues of 2016

Industry leaders discuss this year’s most relevant regulatory concerns

February 8, 2016

Between the DOE and the EPA, the regulatory bodies have issued dozens of new rules directly impacting the HVACR industry in just the past couple of years, and this year will likely be no different.

During COP21, Paris became ground zero for the growing movement to encourage the worldÃ¢â¬â¢s governments to address climate change.

Climate Pacts Create Turbulence

SNAP, Dubai, and Paris target HFCs and carbon emissions

Ron Rajecki

January 18, 2016

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Looking forward, the path is not entirely smooth for the Obama administration as it seeks to continue to advance its strong environmental agenda.

DOE estimates that new rooftop unit (RTU) efficiency standards could save businesses as much as $167 billion in energy costs over the lifetime of the equipment.

DOE Sets ‘Groundbreaking’ Rooftop Unit Standards

Negotiated standards will save 1.7 trillion kilowatt hours over 30 years of sales

Jen Anesi

January 18, 2016

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The department estimates the new efficiency standards for RTUs will save businesses as much as $167 billion in energy costs over the lifetime of the equipment — more than any other efficiency standard issued to date.