The ‘big, beautiful bill’: What’s in it for contractors
The legislation, now on its way to the Senate, proposes a handful of changes that impact contractors, including key tax incentives
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House bill eases HVAC training costs
As part of the "big, beautiful bill" passed by the House, an education-focused savings plan will be expanded to include HVAC programs
EPA chief floats privatizing Energy Star following shutdown reports
Following reports that the Trump administration is planning to shut down Energy Star, EPA chief Lee Zeldin signaled a potential shift
Indiana launches HVAC rebates as funding limbo slows national rollout
The state on May 14 launched its Home Energy Rebates programs, becoming the first to do so since President Trump took office
House members clash over bill that would nix HVAC tax credits
U.S. House members are pushing back against their colleagues over Monday's tax bill, which would sunset two consumer-facing HVAC tax credits
Lawmakers move to end HVAC tax credit
House Republicans on Monday released their long-awaited tax bill, which proposes eliminating a consumer-facing HVAC tax credit
EPA plans to scrap Energy Star program
As part of a broader restructuring, the EPA plans to eliminate two of its divisions, including the one that oversees Energy Star
Trump administration releases funds for low-income HVAC program
The Department of Health and Human Services released $400 million of the program's remaining funds, following states' concerns
Trump’s first 100 days: HVAC edition
Tuesday marked President Trump's 100th day in office, capping over three months of actions impacting many industries, including HVAC
Congress kicks off budget talks with HVAC incentives on the table
As the House and Senate begin negotiating a unified federal budget plan, several developments impacting contractors are up for discussion