Articles Tagged with ''regulations for HVACR''

Cities, states have pushed electrification at the expense of natural gas — now Congress is pushing back. 

The proposed Significant New Alternatives Policy Rule 27 would list several lower-GWP substitute refrigerants as acceptable, subject to use conditions, for residential and light commercial air conditioners and heat pumps, chillers, household refrigerators and freezers, motor vehicle air conditioners, and fire suppression and explosion protection.

HARDI's new Grassroots Advocacy Center is a central hub for HARDI members to learn about key legislative and regulatory issues that impact their businesses.

The MTU will tour major regions across the United States in Q4 2025, and Canada in Q1 2026, with stops hosted by leading manufacturers, OEMs, contractors, and retailers — starting with the FMI Energy & Store Development Conference October 6-9, 2025. Danfoss’ team of sustainable refrigeration experts will present live demonstrations at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on October 6.

The appeals were denied, and now the clock is ticking. Contractors should brace for callbacks and be prepared to track data for TIAs. 

The DOE says the changes will ease regulatory burdens, lower consumer costs, and improve Americans’ quality of life. But industry stakeholders are raising red flags, warning that weakening efficiency standards could open the door to an influx of low-cost, lower-quality imports. 

Refrigerant rules, energy standards, and incentives are all in flux. HVACR contractors need to stay informed in order to make smart business decisions.

Big companies may have scale—but small contractors have speed. Here's how agility fuels survival and growth.

If successful, the DOE’s effort to roll back dozens of regulations on HVAC equipment could have significant consequences on costs, efficiency.