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Republicans, Democrats clash over energy efficiency standards
For the second time in two weeks, House Republicans argued that certain Department of Energy rules hamper consumer choice
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At House energy hearing, Republicans urge loosening of appliance rules
At a House energy subcommittee hearing last week, Republicans described federal appliance regulations as costly and burdensome
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House joins Senate to fund low-income HVAC program
A U.S. House committee on Tuesday approved a 2026 budget of nearly $4.04 billion for a federal low-income HVAC program
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EPA hints at extending HVAC sell-through deadline
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has suggested that the agency may extend the January 1, 2026, deadline for installing certain ACs and heat pumps
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Senators move to fund low-income HVAC program that Trump admin wants to slash
A Senate committee in late July approved a 2026 budget of nearly $4.05 billion for LIHEAP, despite the White House's plans to eliminate it
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Congress rallies behind Energy Star amid uncertainty
Committees within both the House and Senate in late July approved legislation that would fully fund Energy Star for the next fiscal year
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Energy efficiency program hit by state, federal budget cuts
The budget for New York's flagship energy-efficiency program will be cut by more than 60 percent over the next two years, following a similar decision in Massachusetts
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Trump bill unlocks funds for additional HVAC training programs
The 'big, beautiful bill' expands the number of workforce training programs that students can leverage Pell Grants for
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How Trump’s megabill impacts contractors
President Trump on July 4 signed the 'big, beautiful bill' into law, including both wins and losses for contractors
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What’s at stake if Energy Star gets the axe
The Trump administration has considered eliminating the Energy Star program, which would likely create ripple effects across the HVAC industry