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ASHRAE, Partners Win Grant for Energy Code Training

July 18, 2023

The award will fund the Energy Code Official - Training & Education Collaborative, which will increase energy code enforcement activities through training designed for building energy code officials.

Chillers Go Green With Low-GWP Refrigerants

Manufacturers are offering new solutions that comply with EPA regulations

Joanna R. Turpin

June 23, 2023

Manufacturers are offering low-GWP refrigerant alternatives, as EPA is proposing a 700 GWP limit for most new comfort cooling chillers starting in 2025.

The Bureaucrats, the Bans, and the HVAC Contractor

At every opportunity, the federal government and other elitists seem to make our jobs harder

Matt Michel

April 20, 2023

As an industry, we have rolled with efficiency changes in the past, even when the bureaucrats making the rules lack an understanding of the impact simple things like warehousing, transportation, and installations have on the industry. Or maybe they do not care.

Applied Technologies of New York Hosts Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives

April 10, 2023

Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives will discuss the benefits of hydrogen blends and bio-fuels and related solutions, including a new low nitrogen oxides (NOx) technology and UL-approved burners capable of firing hydrogen blends designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The IRA’s ‘Transformative’ Incentives

Contractors urged to market consumer tax credits while rebate plan is worked out

Matt Jachman

April 9, 2023

Nearly $9 billion in federal rebate money is eye-catching but months away. Experts say the Inflation Reduction Act’s enhanced tax credits, for consumers and contractors, are the best bets now.

San Francisco Latest City to Ban Gas Furnaces

March 21, 2023

Bay Area Air Quality Management District votes to phase out NOx-emitting natural gas furnaces and water heaters.

Stranded Surplus a ‘Plus’ for HVAC?

New DOE efficiency rules for a/c units could be a boon for HVAC surplus dealers

Matt Jachman

February 14, 2023

Companies that deal in surplus HVAC equipment are seeing business opportunities in the new U.S. DOE energy efficiency minimums for single-phase residential air-conditioners.

Single-Use Plastics Bans are Coming for HVAC

Packaging is the target of this growing green initiative, may lead to price hikes

Maria Taylor

February 11, 2023

As a user of plastics in packaging materials, HVAC is getting caught up in regulations regarding single-use plastics.

EPA To Hold Virtual Hearing on R-410A/HFC Ban

The public will have the ability to comment on the new rulemaking on December 30

Joanna R. Turpin

December 21, 2022

The EPA recently released a proposed rulemaking, detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.

Emerson Survey Says Most Contractors & Wholesalers Are Aware of 2023 Regulations, Requirements

While more respondents have taken steps to prepare for upcoming changes, concerns over creating new marketing, inventory plans remain

December 20, 2022

In a new survey, Emerson followed up with HVAC contractors and wholesalers about their knowledge of and preparation for increasing federal minimum SEER/IEER efficiency requirements mandated for a/c systems and heat pumps.