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Supreme Court tosses ruling that upheld 95% furnace rule 
HVAC

Supreme Court tosses ruling that upheld 95% furnace rule 

The Department of Energy in 2023 finalized a rule requiring all residential gas furnaces manufactured after December 18, 2028, to have an AFUE rating of at least 95 percent

U.S., Mexico wrap first set of talks over trade deal shielding HVAC products from tariffs
HVAC

U.S., Mexico wrap first set of talks over trade deal shielding HVAC products from tariffs

“The United States continues to emphasize the importance of ensuring the Agreement benefits U.S. businesses of all sizes,” the Office of the U.S. Trade Rep. wrote in a statement

Federal apprenticeship bill teases tax credit to offset training costs
Roofing

Federal apprenticeship bill teases tax credit to offset training costs

The Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support Act would help roofing contractors offset the cost of training apprentices and formalize on-the-job training programs

DOE unfreezes Home Energy Rebates, nixes gas-to-electric upgrades
HVAC

DOE unfreezes Home Energy Rebates, nixes gas-to-electric upgrades

The Department of Energy on Monday released guidance on two federal HVAC-focused rebate programs, including a series of changes

Feds seize 93 sinks over unauthorized certification marks
Plumbing

Feds seize 93 sinks over unauthorized certification marks

“Unscrupulous vendors victimize consumers by selling inferior products, like these sinks with unauthorized UPC Shield marks,” said U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Keri Brady

Storm surge triggers crackdown on unregistered roofing contractors
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Storm surge triggers crackdown on unregistered roofing contractors

Roofers are facing new scrutiny as ‘storm chaser’ season ramps up, the Kansas Attorney General’s office tells Homepros

HVAC company to pay $300,000 to settle lawsuit over deceptive sales claims
HVAC

HVAC company to pay $300,000 to settle lawsuit over deceptive sales claims

PA Attorney General Dave Sunday sued Curtis Total Service in June 2022, alleging the company engaged in deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics in violation of several state laws

State AGs weigh in on refrigerant monopoly suit against Chemours 
HVAC

State AGs weigh in on refrigerant monopoly suit against Chemours 

In 2024, FluoroFusion Specialty Chemicals and Dynatemp International sued the Chemours Company and Koura, one of its distributors, on 10 counts, including “actual and attempted monopolization”

EPA rule nixes R-410A install deadline — but could raise refrigerant prices, industry groups warn
HVAC

EPA rule nixes R-410A install deadline — but could raise refrigerant prices, industry groups warn

The rule change is a “costly mistake” for the HVACR industry, HARDI said

GAF hit with antitrust lawsuit over alleged price-fixing scheme 
Roofing

GAF hit with antitrust lawsuit over alleged price-fixing scheme 

A New Jersey roofing contractor is accusing the manufacturer of anti-competitive pricing practices and improper use of contractor certification systems