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Refrigerant Sell-Through Period Extended

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 1, 2024

January 1, 2024

The EPA initially faced backlash from the industry regarding the sell-through mandate for certain HVAC systems. The Agency revised the provision by allowing one additional year, until January 1, 2026.

EPA Extends Sell-Through Period, Easing Inventory Concerns

HVACR industry was initially displeased with parts of the final rule

Joanna R. Turpin

December 21, 2023

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The HVACR industry was initially surprised by a date-of-install requirement, mandating installation of certain equipment by January 1, 2025, but EPA extended sell-through period to January 1, 2026.

2023 NEWSmakers: Chris Forth Takes On HVAC Regulations

The Johnson Controls VP relishes his job of shaping the policies that affect the industry

Joanna R. Turpin

December 20, 2023

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Chris Forth, VP at Johnson Controls, navigates the complex challenges in the HVAC industry, which include addressing regulatory, code, and environmental concerns.

Trade Groups File Challenge to DOE Furnace Rule

December 19, 2023

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The final rule from the U.S. Department of Energy, issued recently, requires newly manufactured indoor residential gas furnaces to be at least 95% efficient starting in December 2028, meaning furnaces made after then will have to be condensing models.

HFC Coalition Cheers Antidumping Inquiry

Dept. of Commerce investigating whether Chinese HFCs are entering the U.S. illegally

December 1, 2023

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating whether Chinese HFCs are circumventing the 2016 antidumping duty order on HFC blends.

HVAC Contractors Recovering Refrigerant Could Make More Cash

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 27, 2023

Hannah Belloli

November 27, 2023

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A lot of refrigerant reclaimers aren’t charging for mixed refrigerants anymore, which may in turn, mean an opportunity for HVAC contractors to make more money.

Industry Reacts to Gas Furnace Mandate

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 13, 2023

Hannah Belloli

November 13, 2023

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This winter, HVAC contractors might be dealing with a wetter winter than years past, coupled with more snowfall than maybe most people would like.

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.

Mandating High-Efficiency Furnaces Will Limit Consumer Choice, Critics in HVAC Industry Say

Furnace Rule ‘Doesn’t Pencil Out’

Matt Jachman

October 30, 2023

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Residential gas furnaces must all have a minimum AFUE of 95% beginning in five years. Some in the HVAC industry say the new Department of Energy rule will ultimately hurt homeowners.