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Home » Congress and the HVACR Industry

Articles Tagged with ''Congress and the HVACR Industry''

NEFI Cota

New England Fuel Institute Names Cota President and CEO

Cota most recently served as president of Jamaica, Vermont-based Cota & Cota Inc.
January 3, 2018
A fierce advocate for issues important to heating fuel businesses, Cota has participated in countless meetings at state houses and on Capitol Hill over the years.
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Federal Geothermal Tax Credits Included in House GOP Tax Bill

Industry excited yet cautious about the potential return of the 30 and 10 percent federal tax credits
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Herb Woerpel
November 27, 2017
After two years of strenuous, grassroots efforts, it appears as if geothermal tax credits are making a comeback.
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Johnstone

Congressman Lance Visits Johnstone Supply Kenilworth Facility

He spoke on tax reform, health care, and more
August 15, 2017

Rep. Leonard Lance, R-N.J., conducted a site visit at HARDI member Johnstone Supply’s Kenilworth, New Jersey location to meet with employees.


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HARDI Coordinates Introduction of Bipartisan HVAC Expensing Bill

HEAT Act would allow small business to expense HVACR units
August 14, 2017

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has announced its endorsement of H.R. 3515, the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Ron Kind, D-Wis. The HEAT Act would allow for commercial building owners to expense qualified HVACR equipment under Section 179 business expensing.

 


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HVACR Industry Alliance Outlines Policy Priorities

January 18, 2017

Representing more than two million jobs, Alliance members seek the incoming administration's support for economic, tax, environmental, and energy policies that increase global American competitiveness while simultaneously increasing economic growth and encouraging a balanced regulatory approach. 


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HVACR Industry Alliance Outlines Policy Priorities

Letter to VP-elect Pence focuses on jobs, economy
January 17, 2017

On Jan. 6, the HVACR Industry Alliance sent a letter to Vice President-Elect, Mike Pence, outlining the industry's priorities and offering support to the incoming Trump administration in accomplishing the goals in the letter.  


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Distributors Lobby Capitol Hill

HARDI members meet with senators, representatives at annual Congressional Fly-In
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Jen Anesi
June 29, 2015

More than 80 HVACR distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and reps recently attended the seventh annual event with the goal of bringing their concerns directly to the elected officials who represent their states and districts. 


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Power Shift in Congress to Impact HVAC

Gridlock May Continue, Despite Republican Control of 114th Congress
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Jen Anesi
December 1, 2014

While some industry leaders think the power shift may help loosen the gridlock that has plagued the 113th Congress, others are less optimistic.


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HARDI Members Lobby for Change in Washington

Jen Anesi, Legislation Editor
Jen Roby
June 23, 2014

More than 90 individuals representing dozens of distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and manufacturer’s representatives recently gathered in Washington for the annual HARDI Congressional Fly-In event. 


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HARDI Takes on Legislators in DC

Congressional Fly-In Attendees Discuss Issues, Lobby for Change on Capitol Hill
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Jen Anesi
June 23, 2014

The Congressional Fly-In gives HARDI members a chance to speak directly to congressional representatives about the legislative and regulatory issues impacting their businesses.


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