HVAC
Industry pushes to block state-specific refrigerant rules
Industry groups have warned that a patchwork of state-specific refrigerant regulations would be problematic for contractors
Legal
HVAC
House advances bills targeting energy efficiency rules
A House committee on Wednesday advanced several bills that would have downstream impacts on the HVAC industry
Plumbing
Bay Area moves to loosen first-of-its-kind gas water heater ban
The Bay Area Air District (BAAD) may loosen a first-of-its-kind rule that would effectively phase out certain gas-powered water heaters
Plumbing
House panel advances bill to loosen showerhead rules
A bill aiming to permanently allow heavier water flow in U.S. showerheads was recently advanced by a House subcommittee
HVAC
Public comments favor eliminating HVAC install deadline
Friday marked the final day of a public comment period for the EPA's proposal to eliminate a key HVAC install deadline
HVAC
Bill to nix federal HVAC rebate program advances in House
A bill advanced Wednesday would repeal one of two consumer-facing rebate programs established under the Inflation Reduction Act
HVAC
Advocates push for release of low-income HVAC funds
Although the 43-day government shutdown has ended, funding for a federal low-income HVAC program remains delayed
HVAC
ACCA urges EPA to scrap VRF install deadline
While the EPA this fall proposed eliminating the January 1, 2026, installation deadline for many R-410A systems, VRF equipment was left out
HVAC
Energy efficiency needs better messaging, panelists argue
While contractors are highly influential in encouraging customers to adopt high-efficiency HVAC equipment, key barriers limit momentum, execs suggested
HVAC
Push-pull over gas appliance bans intensifies
U.S. cities and states are in a back-and-forth over the banning of natural gas appliances, including HVAC equipment, in newly constructed homes