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AHRI calls on industry to protect HVAC tax credit

AHRI calls on industry to protect HVAC tax credit

The incoming Congress is considering eliminating certain tax credits, including the industry-favored 25C credit, to pay for a tax bill

Court suspends reporting requirements for small businesses

Court suspends reporting requirements for small businesses

The law, known as the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), would have affected 32 million businesses nationwide

What Trump’s EPA pick could mean for contractors amid HFC phasedown

What Trump’s EPA pick could mean for contractors amid HFC phasedown

There’s a new wildcard in the mix of the HFC phasedown: Donald Trump’s November 11 nomination of Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency

DOE’s gas furnace rule challenged in court

DOE’s gas furnace rule challenged in court

The rule, per the American Gas Association, "effectively bans the sale of non-condensing natural gas furnaces"

HARDI opposes code change, says it will harm contractors

HARDI opposes code change, says it will harm contractors

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is proposing a change that would create regulatory confusion for the industry

Labor Department’s overtime pay rule struck down

Labor Department’s overtime pay rule struck down

The rule would have extended overtime pay eligibility to an additional four million U.S. employees

D.C. is changing. What’s ahead for the HVAC industry?

D.C. is changing. What’s ahead for the HVAC industry?

Since former President Trump won the election, a sea of changes, several of which will impact the HVAC industry, has been swirling in D.C.

Colorado, Michigan launch IRA rebates, bringing active total to nine states

Colorado, Michigan launch IRA rebates, bringing active total to nine states

In just the past two months, the number of states with active programs has grown from two to nine

Why renting HVAC equipment in the U.S. isn’t as popular as in Canada — yet

Why renting HVAC equipment in the U.S. isn’t as popular as in Canada — yet

Rentals gained significant traction in Canada as a compliment to gas services

How the presidential election could impact the HVAC industry

How the presidential election could impact the HVAC industry

There's ongoing discussion about the future of the Inflation Reduction Act's rebate programs and HVAC-related tax credits