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Washington State Pushes for Heat Pumps

Energy regulations in Washington state to mandate them for most new buildings

December 10, 2022

Heat pumps for both space and water heating will be required in most new homes in the state of Washington beginning next July.

California Bans Natural Gas Furnaces

Kyle Gargaro

September 27, 2022

The California Air Resources Board unanimously voted to approve a proposal that would eliminate the sale of gas-powered furnaces and water heating appliances by 2030.

How AI Technology Can Help HVAC Sales

Darren Dixon

September 16, 2022

In an age of technology and information, professional contractors can no longer ignore the fact that the residential HVAC industry has fallen behind the times in the way of technology.

Three Things HVAC Contractors Can Do Now to Prepare for the Industry’s Future

Focus Energy in the Right Place During Regulatory Changes

Darren Dixon

September 5, 2022

There are three areas HVAC companies need to be focusing their energy on for the upcoming regulatory changes.

Energy Efficiency: The Future of HVAC

Darren Dixon

August 6, 2022

Our industry is on a fastrack path of unprecedented change, which for some will result in complete chaos. But the change has been coming for decades.

AZ Reps Seek Delay in ‘23 Efficiency Rules

Logistics, they warn DOE, could stall home construction in market already under pressure

Matt Jachman

August 1, 2022

Five members of Congress from Arizona are seeking to postpone the implementation of new energy efficiency standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps.

HVAC Supervisors Should Be Aware of Workplace Laws

Richard D. Alaniz

July 22, 2022

Supervisors occupy a far more demanding and consequential position in today’s workplace, however far too few employers take the effort prepare their supervisors for one of their most critical roles — comprehending the significance of information an employee communicates relating to the ADA or FMLA.

July 11, 2022 NEWSRoom: Senate Bills, EPA Regulations, Daikin News, Geothermal Federal Facilities

Layan Dahhan

July 11, 2022

Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

New Bills Would Tweak Water Heater Definition

Change needed, advocates say, to align with DOE testing rules

Matt Jachman

July 9, 2022

A pair of recent bills are aimed at fixing a technicality that has left the owners of some small businesses without the types of water heaters needed for their operations.