Articles Tagged with ''regulations for HVACR''

HVAC and the 2024 Election

Federal legislation and regulations affecting the HVAC industry is growing

July 5, 2024

The federal government has become much more involved in the HVAC industry. How will the 2024 election affect this trend?

HVAC Equipment Prices Expected to Keep Rising

OEMs predict that prices will continue to increase on both A2L and R-410A systems

Joanna R. Turpin

June 11, 2024

In recent years, the cost of HVAC equipment has increased significantly, and regulatory changes, such as the phase-down of R-410A, will make the new A2L units even more expensive.

How a National Decarbonization Policy Could Impact the HVAC Industry

For a national policy to really work, technology would have to keep advancing

Hannah Belloli-Oster

May 8, 2024

For a national decarbonization policy to actually not be only implemented, but to be accepted by the entire HVAC industry and the world around/within it, it’s going to require a lot of things, and take a long time.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: ACCA Leadership

Kyle Gargaro

May 4, 2024

The ACHR NEWS sat down with ACCA CEO Bart James and ACCA Vice President of Membership, Advocacy, and Events Sean Robertson at the recent ACCA conference. The trio discussed issues that are affecting HVACR contractors including regulations, legislation, and business management.

DOE's Consumer Appliance Regulations Get Pushback

Republican-sponsored bills include the Affordable Air Conditioning Act

Matt Jachman

April 16, 2024

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce recently passed five proposals that, collectively, would prevent the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) secretary from “prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards” for dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers, and room a/c units “that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible.”

How the Federal Infrastructure Bill Still Affects Electric Utilities in 2024

Slawomir Platta

March 26, 2024

With more than a trillion dollars designated from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) starting to hit the wider economic field, HVAC contractors and the utility industry should be aware of how to cash in.

ACCA Panel: Brace For Change

HVAC industry to face more challenges ahead, but some see silver lining

Dylan Kurt

March 23, 2024

Industry experts are telling contractors to stay informed and get involved with the new regulations that are likely to impact everyone this coming year

PHCC Plans Washington, D.C., Lobbying Efforts for May

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 8, 2024

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association contractors will lobby federal lawmakers during its 2024 Legislative Conference in May.

Ted Cruz Gives DOE Furnace Rule Pushback

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 4, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is leading the charge to assist HVAC contractors in pushing back on the final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

What HVAC Needs to Know about the Decarbonization Movement

New products and consumer education will be at the core of this transition, according to industry leaders

Dylan Kurt

February 16, 2024

The decarbonization movement is seen by some as the greatest disruption to the HVAC industry in the last century and, as these pivotal changes continue to be implemented and technology continues to advance, everyone should be prepared to adapt.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.