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The May transactions took place as HVAC contractors continued to grapple with the limited availability of R-454B, caused by a shortage of the proper cylinders for the A2L refrigerant.

The AHRI Standards Achievement Award recognizes exceptional volunteer service and technical guidance in developing HVACR industry standards.

The AHRI delegation shared the organization's global organizational structure and mission and discussed future collaboration with Midea to advance regional energy-efficiency standards and streamline regulatory pathways for market access, a Midea press release said.

In year-to-date comparisons, shipments of air-source heat pumps, a/c units, and both gas-fired and oil-fired furnaces were all up over the first four months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. 

HVAC industry in March was grappling with talk from the Trump administration of tariffs on imported products, including a 25% tariff imposed on all imported steel and aluminum.

Hasty policy decisions could threaten what has, up until now, been a successful refrigerant transition.

Shipments of warm-air furnaces and air-source heat pumps were up in February, compared to February of 2024, while shipments of a/c units and residential water heaters fell, the latest figures from AHRI show.

The complaint, filed in the New York State Supreme Court, argues that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation did not follow the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and failed to adhere to required administrative procedures in implementing the revisions.

Piping requirements under A2L refrigerant guidelines will remain similar to legacy refrigerants in many cases. However, it is important to adjust calculations.

As federal gridlock sets in, HVAC industry groups are pivoting their advocacy efforts toward state legislatures and city councils, scoring wins on issues ranging from labor to the environment.