The Department of Labor seeks to rescind a 2024 final rule addressing the classification of independent contractors and replace it with a rule like the one adopted in 2021.
Dennis Stinson, senior vice president of sales at Fujitsu General HVAC solutions of America, discusses how import tariffs and global supply shifts still influence product sourcing and competitive dynamics in the HVACR market today.
The White House issued policy recommendations to Congress on artificial intelligence, including suggestions that could support the HVAC industry’s role in data centers.
New York’s refrigerant rules may cause supply shortages, raising costs for consumers and businesses, as industry groups push for regulatory alignment with federal standards to avoid disruptions.
DOE is taking over the ENERGY STAR program, a move that could change how efficiency tiers align with federal standards and how quickly HVAC equipment certifications are updated.
A petition filed on behalf of Choice Refrigerants asks the Supreme Court to reconsider a D.C. Circuit ruling that upheld the EPA’s implementation of the HFC phasedown program.
HARDI’s director of state government affairs outlined a few key political issues distributors face, including PFAS and refrigerant restrictions and limits on energy choice.