Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute

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.

EPA Issues Final Rule on Managing HFCs

The new rule aims to reduce HFC leaks and maximize refrigerant reclamation

Joanna R. Turpin

September 24, 2024

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a final rule that focuses on reducing HFC leaks and maximizing refrigerant reclamation.

The R-410A Condensing Unit Conundrum

EPA is revisiting its rule that components can be manufactured indefinitely for service purposes

Joanna R. Turpin

August 6, 2024

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EPA is revisiting a rule that would allow R-410A condensing units to be manufactured indefinitely to service existing equipment.

HARDI Distributors Take Lobbying Efforts to D.C.

Matt Jachman

June 18, 2024

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The 2024 Congressional Fly-In saw HARDI members visit the offices of 98 members of the House of Representatives and 39 members of the Senate to raise awareness of the legislative and regulatory issues that impact HVACR distribution.

How a National Decarbonization Policy Could Impact the HVAC Industry

For a national policy to really work, technology would have to keep advancing

Hannah Belloli

May 8, 2024

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For a national decarbonization policy to actually not be only implemented, but to be accepted by the entire HVAC industry and the world around/within it, it’s going to require a lot of things, and take a long time.

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Hybrid Heat Pumps Offer Practical Compromise

Pairing a heat pump with a gas furnace provides backup heat, lower emissions, and peace of mind

Joanna R. Turpin

April 29, 2024

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Hybrid systems offer a pathway that balances environmental concerns with practical considerations, ensuring a more sustainable and feasible transition towards cleaner energy sources.

An Update on the Transition to Low-GWP Refrigerants

AHRI hosted an educational session at the AHR Expo about the move to new refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2024

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At an educational session at the AHR Expo, industry experts discussed the latest status of the AIM Act and also provided insights into which states have updated their building codes to allow the use of A2Ls.

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.

2024 is Likely to be Even More Challenging for HVAC Contractors

Get Ready For a Bumpy Ride

Matt Michel

January 6, 2024

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With rising equipment prices, a presidential election, the impact of private equity, the supply chain, inflation in general, and more, 2024 brings many challenges.

2024 HVAC Predictions

Industry leaders share their thoughts on the upcoming year

Kyle Gargaro

January 4, 2024

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The ACHR NEWS asked a few industry leaders to make predictions for the upcoming year.

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.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for March 2023

May 23, 2023

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Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

This Is Not the Time to Cut Your Advertising Budget

If the HVAC market declines, keep spending

Kyle Gargaro

May 2, 2023

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HVAC shipments numbers have decreased at the start of 2023, but that does not mean contractors should be cutting their marketing budgets.

March 27, 2023 NEWSRoom: Heat Pumps Part of Musk’s Master Plan, AHRI Policy Leadership Award, Enter Top 30 Distributors of 2023

Hannah Belloli

March 27, 2023

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Catch up on the latest headlines in our NEWSRoom video series.

New Year, New HVAC Efficiency Standards

2023 brings revised efficiency minimums, ratings system for some HVAC equipment

Matt Jachman

January 21, 2023

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The new year brings new minimum energy-efficiency standards for single-phase residential air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as new methods of measuring efficiencies and new terms to describe those measurements.

AHRI 2022 Leadership Forum Highlights the Legislative Side of HVAC

Hundreds gathered in Texas this November for AHRI’s first in-person conference since 2019

Maria Taylor

November 27, 2022

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The 2022 AHRI Leadership Forum took place November 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas. The event was attended by about 360 industry professionals and was AHRI’s first in-person since 2019.

Billions in Electrification Rebates Coming

New program, with income guidelines, will be managed by the states

Matt Jachman

October 1, 2022

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A new $4.3 billion federal rebate program is being touted by HVAC manufacturers and environmentalists alike as a big step toward energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.

Economic Headwinds Going Into Second Half of 2022

Supply chain issues, high gas prices, rising interest rates, and inflation are weighing on HVAC industry

Joanna R. Turpin

August 18, 2022

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The year started out strong for the HVAC industry, but there are economic headwinds going into the second half of 2022.

HVAC Contractors Get Into the Zone

Zoning experts answer questions contractors may hear from customers

Matt Jachman

August 16, 2022

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Contractors and HVAC technicians can create a wealth of opportunities by adding residential HVAC zoning to their list of services.

New Bills Would Tweak Water Heater Definition

Change needed, advocates say, to align with DOE testing rules

Matt Jachman

July 9, 2022

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A pair of recent bills are aimed at fixing a technicality that has left the owners of some small businesses without the types of water heaters needed for their operations.

Pandemic Created New Markets for UV-C

Demand still high as studies show ultraviolet light effective against coronavirus

Matt Jachman

July 5, 2022

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When the coronavirus pandemic struck, the interest in UV light skyrocketed. Some believe UV-C will become widely viewed as essential to HVACR systems, the way filters are now.

Senate Bills Aim to Push HVAC Electrification

HEATR offers tax credits for heat pumps, ICEE HOT provides rebates

Matt Jachman

July 3, 2022

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Two new bills pending in the U.S. Senate are designed to speed the electrification of HVAC systems, decrease the amount of fossil fuels used in buildings, and cut carbon emissions.