Regulations for hvacr - Articles - Page 25

Supplier Performance Evaluations: A Look into the Future

May 18, 2015

As a practitioner of vendor evaluations for over 20 years, I can attest to the value of the program and its impact on vendor relationships, costs, revenue, share and profitability.

HARDI Members Support Death Tax Repeal Act

Jen Roby

May 18, 2015

In February, U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, introduced a bill to the U.S. House of Representatives that would repeal the federal estate tax, which is the fourth highest estate tax in the world, according to the Tax Foundation.

Time for Industry to Unite Against Regulations

Kyle Gargaro

May 11, 2015

As a contractor, you can’t just sit back and complain about how the government intruded into your business. You need to find time to learn about the issues and make your voice heard.

Regional Standards Now in Effect; DOE Works on Enforcement

Jen Roby

April 9, 2015

On Jan. 1, new regional energy conservation standards took effect for split-system and single package central air conditioners sold and installed throughout the U.S.

House Pushes for Regulatory Accountability

New Bill Requires Thorough Analyses, Increased Stakeholder Participation

Jen Anesi

March 30, 2015

The bill would require a thorough analysis of any new proposed regulation, including a cost-benefit analysis. It also calls for increased public participation throughout the regulatory process.

Do You Ever Feel the Sharks Circling Your Business?

Jon Melchi

March 17, 2015

I regularly watch the television show Shark Tank. The basic premise involves entrepreneurs going before a group of potential investors, or sharks, who are considering investing in their company.

The Art of Listening - A Psychiatrist in Training Shares Her "Secrets"

Gabriella Inczedy Farkas

March 17, 2015

I once had a patient in my office, an elderly, widowed lady, who pretty quickly turned out to be one of those clients who “just needed to talk,” needing not medical but human attention.

ACCA CEO Foresees Regulatory Challenges

Paul Stalknecht Urges Contractors to Take Action, Get Involved

Nicole Krawcke

March 9, 2015

The indoor envirnment and energy efficiency association faced many changes and challenges in 2014 and anticipates further regulatory action in 2015.

DOE Proposes National 92% AFUE Standard

New Standard Would Effectively Eliminate Non-condensing Furnaces in US

Jen Anesi

March 9, 2015

The DOE’s proposed rule represents a significant increase in efficiency that would effectively eliminate noncondensing furnaces and significantly impact the design, installation, and cost of nonweatherized furnaces.

Organizations Explore Biomass

Biomass Studied for Inclusion in Co-sponsored Green Building Standard

March 9, 2015

The development of biomass requirements is being explored by ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), for inclusion in their co-sponsored green building standard.