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New Efficiency Rule Issued by DOE

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 16, 2023

October 16, 2023

The latest rule will require every mobile home gas furnace — and every new residential, non-weatherized gas furnace — to have a minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency (or AFUE) of 95% starting in late 2028.

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

A proposed rule on managing and reusing existing HFCs was also published

Joanna R. Turpin

October 8, 2023

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Under EPA's final rule, the manufacture of most R-410A equipment will not be allowed after January 1, 2025.

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Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

New standards would replace electric resistance water heaters with heat pump technology

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2023

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The Department of Energy recently proposed new higher energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. Industry is split over whether the new standards will help or hurt consumers.

Industry Endorses Date-of-Manufacture Bill

Bill would redefine deadline for meeting new HVAC energy-efficiency requirements

Matt Jachman

September 26, 2023

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Current rules allow for date-of-installation deadlines, which critics say are burdensome for distributors and contractors who may risk being stuck with equipment that cannot be legally installed in their region.

Contractors Share How They’re Capitalizing on the IRA

While the bill has gained an inordinate amount of hype, it bears asking: What impact is the IRA actually having on HVAC contractors’ bottom lines?

Herb Woerpel

September 15, 2023

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In the 12 months since the $41 billion law was signed into law, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has leveraged the legislation as an engine to reduce emissions, build a cleaner economy, lower energy costs for American households, and advance environmental justice across the country.

Dept. of Labor Updates Davis-Bacon Acts

Critics say the new rule will result in unnecessary and costly regulation

August 31, 2023

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The Davis Bacon Act has been significantly updated for the first time in 40 years. Some industry groups applaud the update, while others say it will result in burdensome regulations.

IRA Rebate Rebellion?

DeSantis veto sets up Florida’s rejection of federal money for HVAC upgrades.

Matt Jachman

August 25, 2023

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a $5 million grant that was to pay for administering the distribution of $346 million in federal Inflation Reduction Act rebate money in the state.

HVAC Contractors Are Eligible for the Employee Retention Credit

HVAC contractors can still apply for federal pandemic relief money for 2020, 2021

Matt Jachman

August 10, 2023

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Guidelines have changed several times since the program began. Eligibility was expanded, and the credit amounts increased.

EPA Finalizes 2024-2028 HFC Allocation Rule

The 40% cut in HFC production will use similar methodology as 2022-2023 rule.

Joanna R. Turpin

July 13, 2023

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EPA has issued its final rule that outlines the methodology that it will use to reduce HFC production by 40% in 2024-2028.

HVACR Industry Works to Freeze Out Illegal Refrigerants

Decreased supply of HFCs will likely increase illegal imports coming into the US and Canada

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

July 2, 2023

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As the phasedown of HFCs continues, contractors must remain vigilant against illegal activity and take steps to ensure they are using legal refrigerants.

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New Efficiency Rule Issued by DOE

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

Industry Endorses Date-of-Manufacture Bill

Contractors Share How They’re Capitalizing on the IRA

Dept. of Labor Updates Davis-Bacon Acts

IRA Rebate Rebellion?

HVAC Contractors Are Eligible for the Employee Retention Credit

EPA Finalizes 2024-2028 HFC Allocation Rule

HVACR Industry Works to Freeze Out Illegal Refrigerants

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