Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Assn. Educational Foundation

HVAC Legislation: 2024 Year in Review

Refrigerant Transition, Scrapping of Chevron Doctrine Among the Year’s Critical Issues

December 11, 2024

HVACR political insiders talk about some of the year’s most important developments, and about what might be ahead for the industry in Washington, D.C.

What the Overruling of the Chevron Doctrine Could Mean for HVAC Regulations

HVACR regulations more likely to be successfully challenged

Hannah Belloli

December 9, 2024

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Some HVACR industry advocates have already started to challenge certain regulations, and ACCA believes this could have had some impact on the EPA’s recent rule about tracking systems for cylinders.

PHCC Meeting Strengthens ‘Foundation for Success’

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

November 1, 2024

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Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association members from around the country gathered this month for educational sessions, networking, and industry awards.

A2L Interactive Building Code Map Now Available

AHRI, PHCC, and ICC also introduced a video series about the transition to A2L refrigerants

February 5, 2024

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AHRI launched an interactive US map showing state codes for A2L refrigerants, alongside a video series on low-GWP refrigerant transition.

States Seek IRA Rebate Funding

But consumers have seen no money yet for high-efficiency HVAC purchases

Matt Jachman

February 1, 2024

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California, New Mexico, New York, and Hawaii are the first states to apply for federal rebate money for high-efficiency equipment. Twenty-three states have received funding to set up and manage rebate programs.

HVAC Contractors, Suppliers Examine Two-Step Relationship

Roundtable discussion examines the state of the supply chain

Herb Woerpel

December 27, 2023

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Collaboration between suppliers and contractors remains a critical aspect of the industry.

PHCC Industry Summit Results in Collaboration, Solutions on Workforce Development, Education, Regulatory Issues, and More

July 22, 2023

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PHCC’s Summit presented a chance to make a meaningful impact on issues and opportunities facing plumbing and HVACR contractors and the industry.

Contractors Predict Growth in Service/Repair this Year

Slight dip in equipment sales could be offset by greater demand for service

March 27, 2023

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HVAC contractors have been busier than ever these last two years, and they are hoping that momentum will continue. But inflation and interest rates remain high, and it’s harder than ever to find skilled labor in order to keep up with demand, so 2023 may be more of a challenge.

A production line at Worthington Industries Inc.

HVACR Industry Fights Refrigerant Cylinder Changeover

Court brief says EPA overstepped authority in banning disposable cylinders

Matt Jachman

May 16, 2022

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The first brief was filed in the federal case against the EPA rule that would ban the use of non-refillable refrigerant cylinders and require refillable cylinders to be tracked.

The Unintended Consequences of Electrification

End users could find themselves with limited choices, higher electric bills, and less comfort

Joanna R. Turpin

April 12, 2022

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While proponents claim that electrification is necessary to reduce global warming, critics say that it limits choices for consumers and that some electric technologies may not be as efficient or reliable as their fossil fuel counterparts.

Joel Long, president of PHCC-National Association.

Supply Chain Issues Could Crimp Sales This Year

Obtaining HVACR equipment and components could be a challenge through 2022

Joanna R. Turpin

March 28, 2022

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The pandemic has created a number of winners and losers over the last two years, with some businesses closing down completely and others doing quite well. For the most part, HVAC contractors fell into the latter category.

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HVAC Legislation: 2024 Year in Review

What the Overruling of the Chevron Doctrine Could Mean for HVAC Regulations

PHCC Meeting Strengthens ‘Foundation for Success’

A2L Interactive Building Code Map Now Available

States Seek IRA Rebate Funding

HVAC Contractors, Suppliers Examine Two-Step Relationship

PHCC Industry Summit Results in Collaboration, Solutions on Workforce Development, Education, Regulatory Issues, and More

Contractors Predict Growth in Service/Repair this Year

HVACR Industry Fights Refrigerant Cylinder Changeover

The Unintended Consequences of Electrification

Supply Chain Issues Could Crimp Sales This Year

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