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"
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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
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?
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
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
Rentals gained significant traction in Canada as a compliment to gas services
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
Takeaways: The EPA’s final refrigerant management rule
The rule includes three "victories" for contractors, ACCA notes
EPA nixes requirement to track refrigerant cylinders with QR codes
In a win for contractors, the EPA dropped its previously proposed QR tracking requirement for all refrigerant cylinders
Two new bills get HVAC industry support
PHCC announced its support and is ready to work with stakeholders to get both bills passed