News and information on the latest U.S Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and regulatory actions that affect the HVACR industry.
The ACHR NEWS sat down with ACCA CEO Bart James and ACCA Vice President of Membership, Advocacy, and Events Sean Robertson at the recent ACCA conference. The trio discussed issues that are affecting HVACR contractors including regulations, legislation, and business management.
The Florida Legislature’s budget plan for the next fiscal year reinstates federal rebate money for high-efficiency home HVAC equipment and energy-saving upgrades. The governor’s office said he is reviewing the budget.
With more than a trillion dollars designated from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) starting to hit the wider economic field, HVAC contractors and the utility industry should be aware of how to cash in.
Industry experts are telling contractors to stay informed and get involved with the new regulations that are likely to impact everyone this coming year
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is leading the charge to assist HVAC contractors in pushing back on the final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
New A2L-related code requirements will impact HVAC system installation and include warning labels, ventilation, leak detection, and limits on refrigerant amounts for comfort air conditioning.
In comments to EPA’s proposed rule regarding HFC management, many HVACR stakeholders expressed concern over issues including tracking cylinders, training technicians, and reclaiming refrigerant.
On Demand Learn more about the changes coming to installation, servicing, transportation, how to mitigate impacts on inventory challenges, and how to talk to your homeowners about what this new refrigerant means with Carrier.
On Demand Join the MSA team to learn about key legislation changing the landscape of HVAC-R, the emergence of A2L refrigerants, and the leak detection strategies that can be employed to keep personnel in all applications working together safely.