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How a National Decarbonization Policy Could Impact the HVAC Industry

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

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.

U.S. House of Representatives Push Back on Further Regulation Attempts

An HVAC Minute Video Update: April 23, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 23, 2024

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are pushing back on attempts to regulate consumer appliances.

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.

ACCA CEO James Named to BIPAC Board

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 5, 2024

The BIPAC board is made up of 35 government relations professionals who represent a diverse variety of companies and associations.

Final DOL Rule Modernizes Davis-Bacon Act Regulations

This is the most comprehensive update in 40 years for federally funded projects

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

October 23, 2023

New federal investments will support projects related to clean energy, power and water infrastructure improvements, legacy pollution remediation, and renovation to the nation’s broadband and transportation infrastructures.

DeSantis Nixes IRA Rebates for Florida Residents

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 4, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 4, 2023

At a recent GreenChill webinar, the experts from DC Engineering provided insights on how to create a strategic leak reduction and refrigerant management plan.

IRA Rebate Rebellion?

DeSantis veto sets up Florida’s rejection of federal money for HVAC upgrades.

Matt Jachman

August 25, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a $5 million grant that was to pay for administering the distribution of $346 million in federal Inflation Reduction Act rebate money in the state.

PHCC Shares Expertise on Capitol Hill

PHCC members, chapter executives and corporate partners headed to Washington, D.C., May 16-17

June 2, 2023

Before heading to Capitol Hill as industry experts, members first heard from political expert Charlie Cook, who was the keynote speaker for the event.

How HVAC Contractors Can Directly Help Ukraine Front Lines

Ukrainian contractor in Philly raised thousands of dollars, sent gear and supplies overseas to help the war effort

January 4, 2023

As the war rages on between Russia and Ukraine, one HVAC contractor emphasizes the importance of raising money and sending gear/supplies overseas to help Ukraine.

Changes on Capitol Hill Could Affect HVAC Industry

What might a Republican-led U.S. House mean for the HVAC industry?

Matt Jachman

December 27, 2022

With Republicans taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives for at least the next two years, there could be attempts to alter, or even repeal, measures that affect the HVAC industry.