HARDI opposing proposed Energy Dept. rule
The Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration
Distributors International says the
rule-making process excluded distributors and contractors and is not
economically justified in current market conditions.
HVACR wholesaler group HARDI is fighting a U.S. Department of Energy proposed final rule on regional efficiency standards for furnaces and air conditioners.
The Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International filed comments Monday opposing the plan, saying the rule-making process excluded distributors and contractors and is not economically justified in current market conditions.
“HARDI believes that the proposed rule will harm small businesses, jobs, and our industry as a whole at an already difficult time in terms of unitary equipment sales,” said HARDI's executive vice president and chief operating officer, Talbot Gee. “If the DOE proceeds with this ill-conceived and unjustified direct final rule, they will be actively turning a blind eye to economic and practical realities.”
The association has asked the Energy Department to withdraw the final rule. Another industry group, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, has made a similar request.
HVACR wholesaler group HARDI is fighting a U.S. Department of Energy proposed final rule on regional efficiency standards for furnaces and air conditioners.
The Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International filed comments Monday opposing the plan, saying the rule-making process excluded distributors and contractors and is not economically justified in current market conditions.
“HARDI believes that the proposed rule will harm small businesses, jobs, and our industry as a whole at an already difficult time in terms of unitary equipment sales,” said HARDI's executive vice president and chief operating officer, Talbot Gee. “If the DOE proceeds with this ill-conceived and unjustified direct final rule, they will be actively turning a blind eye to economic and practical realities.”
The association has asked the Energy Department to withdraw the final rule. Another industry group, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, has made a similar request.
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