Regulatory Update

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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. 

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.

With a big refrigerant transition slated to pick up steam in 2025, contractors need to be prepared to communicate what these changes mean to both their customers and staff. 

The EPA recently issued a final rule aimed at improving the management, recycling, and reuse of HFCs under the AIM Act. 

With Republicans winning both the presidency and Congress, leaders at HVACR trade groups say the new national political environment will, on balance, be good for the industry. 

EPA’s Technology Transitions program goes into effect January 1, 2025, and will restrict the use of high-GWP HFC refrigerants in air conditioning and heat pump products and equipment. 

Annual HFC inventory reports are required to be audited by a CPA to ensure compliance, and regulated entities should understand what to anticipate for the 2024 compliance period. 

“While the recent news is a formality, it makes the victory over these burdensome regulations official."