It’s been a crazy couple of years for the HVAC industry, thanks to the seemingly endless stream of regulatory and legislative requirements coming from various levels of state, local, and federal governments. From environmental concerns driving energy-efficiency mandates and the phasedown of HFC refrigerants to the global push for electrification and sustainability, the HVAC industry finds itself at the intersection of numerous, often conflicting, demands.
And right in the middle of the fray, you’ll often find Chris Forth, vice president of regulatory, codes, and environmental affairs at Johnson Controls. In his current position, Forth is responsible for monitoring and addressing the numerous issues that could affect the company’s products.