The initiative reflects an ongoing push-pull over the banning of natural gas appliances, including HVAC equipment, in newly constructed homes across the U.S.
The 2020 National Electrical Code initially included a GFCI protection requirement for outdoor air conditioners and heat pumps
Under current law, regional energy-efficiency standards for furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps are enforced based on the date of installation
Dozens of trade groups have sent a letter to Congress, urging leaders to ensure that a currently shelved small business reporting requirement does not return
The Workforce Pell Grant program, established under President Trump’s big, beautiful bill in July 2025, allows students to leverage Pell Grants for shorter-term vocational programs
A federal rebate change, $300,000 contractor settlement, 1.3 million-subscriber YouTube channel, and more
July 1 marks a key deadline for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which has insulated the HVAC industry from a chunk of tariffs over the past year
“Louisiana had stronger licensure protections than most states, and watering them down will ultimately cost consumers through poorer work quality and greater safety hazards,” said COO Dan Quinonez
The announcement marks the “first comprehensive federal settlement” with a major PFAS manufacturer, according to the Justice Department
“By allowing new commercial refrigeration systems to be built on legacy refrigerants, the rule artificially inflates demand and squeezes the entire market, including the residential AC segment,” HARDI wrote