Updating the permitting process for heat pumps is an essential step toward the state's goal of installing 6 million heat pumps by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, according to the Building Decarbonization Coalition.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has delayed enforcing the bulk refrigerant sales prohibition by three months, until Wednesday, April 9, 2025. It is also allowing, until the end of the year, the sale of two common refrigerants used by supermarkets, restaurants, and convenience stores.
Recorded at the annual HARDI Conference, The ACHR NEWS sat down with new HARDI Director of State and Public Affairs to look at legislation affecting the HVAC industry.
Greenheck’s Model DGX units, which provide 100% outdoor air, also feature packaged direct expansion (PDX) cooling, housing all cooling components in one compact rooftop unit.
Some HVACR industry advocates have already started to challenge certain regulations, and ACCA believes this could have had some impact on the EPA’s recent rule about tracking systems for cylinders.
The American Gas Association, along with other trade organizations and a manufacturer, are challenging the U.S. Department of Energy rule that would ban the sale of noncondensing natural-gas furnaces beginning in December of 2028.
In their public remarks and respective campaign platforms, the presidential candidates have outlined their positions on issues that could impact the HVACR industry.
The award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
honors ACCA for its work in securing more time for HVAC contractors to install equipment that uses the refrigerant R-410A.