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Pres. Donald Trump

Trump Pauses IRA Funding Via Executive Order

Inflation Reduction Act Included Incentives for High-Efficiency and Electric HVAC Equipment
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
January 24, 2025

During what's shaping up to be a monumental week for the industry, several HVAC-related executive orders from President Trump's desk could shake things up for contractors. 


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Predictions for HVAC in 2025

Predictions for HVAC in 2025

Regulations, workforce, affordability remain top challenges
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
January 20, 2025
From rulemaking to crypto, 4 industry leaders share their thoughts on what’s ahead.
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American Gas Association Looks Ahead to 2025

AGA president talks natural gas prices, gas bans, and the new National Energy Council
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
January 16, 2025

AGA president hopes tax incentives can focus on end result of making homes and buildings more energy efficient, as opposed to prescribing electrification as the solution.  


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New York Rules Reportedly Leading to Refrigerant Shortages

New regulations ban the sale of high-GWP HFCs for servicing equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 13, 2025

New York State has finalized its HFC regulations, which includes banning the sale of bulk high-GWP refrigerants. This could result in the inability to service commercial refrigeration equipment. 


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AHR Trend Report Outlines What HVAC Industry Is Expecting in 2025

The refrigerant transition and keeping up on training and new regulations at the top of everyone’s mind
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
January 6, 2025

Some of the industry’s biggest players reveal what they believe will be the trends, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead.  


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HVAC Technicians

Marijuana’s Legal Landscape

HVAC Contractors need to know local laws when addressing employee pot use, lawyer tells ACCA group
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
January 1, 2025

Attorney Tray Batcher offers ACCA members an overview of how to address marijuana use, which is now legal in many states, by their employees. 


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Top 2024 Political HVAC Stories: An HVAC Minute Video Update - December 31, 2024

Top 2024 Political HVAC Stories

An HVAC Minute Video Update: December 31, 2024
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
December 31, 2024
Here’s a look at the top political topics impacting the HVACR industry as we enter 2025.
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FROSTlines

Ringing in 2025 with Big Changes and a Few Challenges

Regulations mean adapting to an evolving landscape of new refrigerants and technologies
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 27, 2024
The New Year is bringing significant changes to the HVACR industry. Manufacturers can no longer produce new R-410A systems, and states are enacting stricter HFC laws. Staying informed is key.
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2025 HVAC Legislation Podcast

The NEWSMakers Podcast: 2025 HVAC Legislation

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
December 23, 2024
Recorded at the annual HARDI Conference, The ACHR NEWS sat down with new HARDI Director of State and Public Affairs to look at legislation affecting the HVAC industry.
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US legislation

HVAC Legislation: 2024 Year in Review

Refrigerant Transition, Scrapping of Chevron Doctrine Among the Year’s Critical Issues
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
December 11, 2024

HVACR political insiders talk about some of the year’s most important developments, and about what might be ahead for the industry in Washington, D.C. 


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