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Home » energy legislation

Articles Tagged with ''energy legislation''

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Department of Justice Sues New Jersey Township Over Gas Ban

Lawsuit continues federal preemption battle against energy restrictions
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 9, 2026

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Morris Township, New Jersey, over an ordinance requiring certain new buildings to be all-electric.  


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How HVAC Contractors Can Navigate the ‘Age of Electricity’

Treat electrification as a systems business, not an equipment business
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 3, 2026

Energy experts say in this world of uncertainties, electrification is here to stay. HVAC professionals offer insights into capitalizing on this growing trend.  


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Customers Turning to HVAC Companies as Heating Costs Rise 11%

Contractors can offer solutions to provide savings as energy costs increase
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
March 20, 2026

With winter heating costs up about 11% and conflict in the Middle East raising heating oil prices, HVAC contractors can provide solutions to customers seeking ways to lower energy bills. 


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State Energy Policy

Shifting State Energy Policies Change the Math

As more states push for greener solutions and stricter energy codes while grappling with costs, timelines, and the uncertainty of future supplies
Reider
Dan Reider
March 9, 2026

States across the country are adopting new standards to address energy usage, efficiency, and the future of fossil fuels.


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'Energy Choice Act' Seeks to Block Local Gas Bans

HVAC groups rally behind legislation, arguing it preserves competition, contractor certainty
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
November 12, 2025

Cities, states have pushed electrification at the expense of natural gas — now Congress is pushing back. 


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The White House

Harris vs. Trump on HVACR

The presidential candidates take different approaches to issues that affect the industry
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
October 16, 2024

In their public remarks and respective campaign platforms, the presidential candidates have outlined their positions on issues that could impact the HVACR industry. 


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Trade Groups Report Productive Meetings with Washington Lawmakers

HVACR on the Hill
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
July 8, 2024
The AHRI’s 2024 Policy Symposium brought more than 200 members, along with AHRI staffers and others in HVAC, to Washington for the lobbying effort, plus panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking.
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HARDI at Congress

HARDI Distributors Take Lobbying Efforts to D.C.

Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
June 18, 2024
The 2024 Congressional Fly-In saw HARDI members visit the offices of 98 members of the House of Representatives and 39 members of the Senate to raise awareness of the legislative and regulatory issues that impact HVACR distribution.
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Senate OKs Bill to Block DOE’s Furnace Energy Efficiency Rule

Biden threatens to veto joint resolution if passed by the House
J.J. Smith
May 24, 2024

The DOE rule requires the elimination of “all non-condensing natural gas furnaces,” which could force consumers to spend thousands of dollars to be in compliance.


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How the Federal Infrastructure Bill Still Affects Electric Utilities in 2024

Slawomir Platta
March 26, 2024
With more than a trillion dollars designated from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) starting to hit the wider economic field, HVAC contractors and the utility industry should be aware of how to cash in.
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