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The proposed Significant New Alternatives Policy Rule 27 would list several lower-GWP substitute refrigerants as acceptable, subject to use conditions, for residential and light commercial air conditioners and heat pumps, chillers, household refrigerators and freezers, motor vehicle air conditioners, and fire suppression and explosion protection.

Portions of the sweeping One Big, Beautiful Bill Act impacted the HVACR industry, but lobbyists are still keeping busy on several fronts. 

The appeals were denied, and now the clock is ticking. Contractors should brace for callbacks and be prepared to track data for TIAs. 

A2L refrigerants are gaining ground, but uneven code adoption nationwide is leaving HVACR pros to navigate a maze of shifting rules. 

Geo leaders talk tax credits, road map to geo success.

Industry groups warn that rolling back EPA’s Technology Transitions rule would cause chaos, as lawmakers push to change what they believe is an aggressive timeline and broad scope.

Tariffs on Canada were raised to 35%, although goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — including HVAC products — are exempt.

Senate and House bills keep funding steady – industry, consumer advocates, and Congress say the program saves money and bolsters U.S. manufacturing.