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How New Efficiency Standards Affect Rooftop Units

2023 efficiency standards drive change to the industry, add pressure to innovate

October 11, 2022

While new DOE standards drive innovation and opportunity within the HVAC industry, they also add pressure and complexity for manufacturers.

Finalizing the A2L Provisions in 2024 Mechanical Codes

ICC and IAPMO share how the new codes may address the use of lower-flammability refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2022

The ICC and IAPMO are in the process of updating their 2024 mechanical codes to include the use of A2L refrigerants in comfort cooling equipment, and contractors should become familiar with these new provisions.

California Bans Sale of Bulk R-410A and Other HFCs

Only reclaimed refrigerants will be available to service existing equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1206, which prohibits the sale or distribution of bulk HFCs that exceed a specified GWP.

October 3, 2022 NEWSRoom: Kigali Amendment, Carbon Emissions, Inflation Reduction Act, Solar Forum

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 3, 2022

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

Increasing Manager and Supervisor Pay

Richard D. Alaniz

October 3, 2022

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay employees a minimum wage for all hours worked and a time-and-a-half overtime rate for all hours worked over 40 in a work week. However, it provides certain exemptions.

Billions in Electrification Rebates Coming

New program, with income guidelines, will be managed by the states

Matt Jachman

October 1, 2022

A new $4.3 billion federal rebate program is being touted by HVAC manufacturers and environmentalists alike as a big step toward energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.

Home Energy Upgrade Incentives: Programs in the Inflation Reduction Act, Other Recent Federal Laws

September 30, 2022

The recent Inflation Reduction Act, along with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) from last year, provide more than $25 billion for programs and tax incentives for home energy upgrades.

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.

Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment

Treaty to cut HFC use

Matt Jachman

September 23, 2022

The Kigali Amendment, already agreed to by more than 130 other countries, was ratified by the U.S. Senate on a bipartisan vote, 69-27, on September 21.