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OSHA Issues Recommended Practices

Government administration introduces additional programs to help keep workplaces safe

January 23, 2017

Safety and health programs encourage finding and fixing workplace hazards before they cause injuries, illnesses, and deaths. Implementing these programs also helps reduce the financial difficulties these events can cause for workers, their families, and employers.

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.

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.

National Politics Dominates Talk at AHRI Annual Meeting

What a Trump administration means to the HVACR industry

Kyle Gargaro

January 16, 2017

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — AHRI’s annual meeting occurred less than a week after Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. With that as a backdrop, there was much discussion during the event about what a Trump administration means to the HVACR industry and what people can expect in energy and environmental policies in the future.

AHRI Supports Nomination of Rick Perry to Head Department of Energy

His nomination signals hope for the future of HVACR regulations

January 12, 2017

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) issued a letter to every United States Senator in support of Gov. Rick Perry's nomination to be the next Secretary of Energy.

HVAC Industry Needs to Continue Lobbying

Kyle Gargaro

December 26, 2016

With the new administration ready to take office, now is the time for the HVAC industry to ramp up its lobbying efforts.

Freeing Ourselves from the Regulatory Shackles

Could 2017 be the year we finally keep HVAC out of the courtrooms?

Herb Woerpel

December 19, 2016

Government regulations have been forced down the proverbial throats of HVACR manufacturers, distributors, and contractors for decades.

Infographic: The Dark Side of Government Regulation

November 21, 2016

American Action Forum, a political think-tank organization, recently released its “Discounting Consumers: How the DOE’s Wishful Thinking Leads to Higher Costs, Fewer Jobs,” study.

It Is Past Time to Renew Geothermal Tax Credits

Industry continues to suffer while government drags its feet

Kyle Gargaro

October 24, 2016

The existing 10 percent commercial and 30 percent residential geothermal tax credits are due to expire at the end of the year.

Industry Organizations Are Fighting for You

Are you taking advantage of the benefits of belonging to these groups?

Jen Anesi

October 17, 2016

Perhaps nothing short of the looming technician shortage has helped bring the industry closer and encourage collaboration more than fighting the governmental overregulation that is impacting HVACR businesses nationwide, from the manufacturer all the way down to the installer.