A long-delayed GFCI requirement is set to hit outdoor HVAC equipment in September — unless it’s delayed again
The 2020 National Electrical Code initially included a GFCI protection requirement for outdoor air conditioners and heat pumps
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HVAC shipments rise for fourth straight month in May
Shipments of air conditioners, in particular, drove the month’s trend, growing 10.2 percent year-over-year, per AHRI
HVAC groups back compliance-date change for regional efficiency standards
Under current law, regional energy-efficiency standards for furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps are enforced based on the date of installation
HVAC distributor sales fell in May: HARDI
"With a lot of difficult weather comps across the country during the next couple of months, we need that summer magic to cook up some demand"
Defense Department launches skilled trades push with $10 million check
The effort adds to a growing list of skilled trades investments from both Washington and the business community this year
Industry groups urge Congress to bury small-biz reporting rule
Dozens of trade groups have sent a letter to Congress, urging leaders to ensure that a currently shelved small business reporting requirement does not return
Federal grant program covering skilled trades training goes live
The Workforce Pell Grant program, established under President Trump’s big, beautiful bill in July 2025, allows students to leverage Pell Grants for shorter-term vocational programs
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U.S. set to pass on renewing trade deal behind HVAC tariff breaks
July 1 marks a key deadline for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which has insulated the HVAC industry from a chunk of tariffs over the past year
Owens Corning hit with unsolicited acquisition offers, WSJ says
Carlisle — which owns several roofing material brands, including Versico and WeatherBond — has made the offers in recent months