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IAQ Bill Wins Support

Several HVAC groups endorse, officially or unofficially, plan to improve indoor air 

July 30, 2024

A federal measure designed to improve IAQ, particularly in schools and child-care facilities, is winning support from HVAC industry trade groups. 

Educating Politicians on HVAC Technology

Daikin Promotes Sustainability and Innovation Center

Kyle Gargaro

July 26, 2024

Daikin opened up a showroom in Washington D.C. to educate government officials on HVAC technology.

Members of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association

Trade Groups Report Productive Meetings with Washington Lawmakers

HVACR on the Hill

Matt Jachman

July 8, 2024

The AHRI’s 2024 Policy Symposium brought more than 200 members, along with AHRI staffers and others in HVAC, to Washington for the lobbying effort, plus panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking.

HARDI Distributors Take Lobbying Efforts to D.C.

Matt Jachman

June 18, 2024

The 2024 Congressional Fly-In saw HARDI members visit the offices of 98 members of the House of Representatives and 39 members of the Senate to raise awareness of the legislative and regulatory issues that impact HVACR distribution.

PHCC Plans Washington, D.C., Lobbying Efforts for May

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 8, 2024

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association contractors will lobby federal lawmakers during its 2024 Legislative Conference in May.

Sheet Metal Contractors Association Celebrates Averted Government Shutdown

SMACNA applauds passage of bipartisan continuing resolution and shares how to prepare for probable future shutdowns as a federal HVAC and sheet metal contractor

Austin Keating

November 18, 2023

SMACNA’s chief lobbyist has a warning for sheet metal shops engaged in federal work. Even though a government shutdown was averted this week, it’s still in the cards for 2024 – likely more than once.

August 8, 2022 NEWSRoom: Efficiency Delays, Airborne Act, Bed Bath & Beyond, JCI Roadshow

Layan Dahhan

August 8, 2022

Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

Bill Offers Incentives for Indoor Air Quality Improvements

But ACCA president says feds should take a broader approach to HVAC

Matt Jachman

July 29, 2022

A new bill in Congress compliments the Biden administration’s push for IAQ improvements by offering tax credits for IAQ assessments and air-filtration and HVAC system upgrades in many non-residential buildings.

Pregnant Employees and Employer Obligations

Richard D. Alaniz

May 25, 2022

While sexual harassment and gender equity issues often garner more attention, how to accommodate a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers.

Expired Tax Credits Expected to be Renewed

Homeowners would get break for energy-efficient HVAC systems

Matt Jachman

April 14, 2022

Federal tax credits designed to encourage energy-efficiency measures by homeowners and home builders expired at the end of 2021 but are expected to be revived later this year — and made retroactive.