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Senate's Committee on Environment and Public Works.

HFC Phasedown Concerns Center on Exemptions, Preemption, Timeframes

Industry comments ask Senate committee to consider deadline, certification changes to AIM Act
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
April 17, 2020
The federal HFC phasedown proposal is taking a multi-phase, written path through the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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HVAC Contractors Make Progress on Training Pledge

HVAC Contractors Make Progress on Training Pledge

ACCA members of different sizes, situations put an early dent in the association’s five-year commitment
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
April 15, 2020
Last summer, ACCA members promised a total of 75,000 training opportunities toward the program’s overall total at the time. Here’s an update.
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Court Of Appeals Rules Against EPA In HFC Case

Ruling states agency failed to follow proper procedures in 2018 guidance
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 10, 2020
The NRDC, along with a coalition of states led by New York, declared victory in their lawsuit against the EPA.
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New California CCPA Law Aims to Put Consumers in Charge of Their Data

New California CCPA Law Aims to Put Consumers in Charge of Their Data

Violating the regulations can bring stiff penalties
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
April 3, 2020
Businesses need to swim through regulations when reaching out to consumers. Now comes the CCPA, which has many states considering similar laws.
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Treasury, IRS Advise on Coronavirus-Related Small Business Loans, Tax Credits

Aid designed to help small businesses weather COVID-19 crisis
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
April 2, 2020
The Treasury and IRS have issued information about the federal stimulus efforts designed to help businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Breaking News - The ACHR NEWS

ACCA Asks White House for Swift Guidance, SBA Loan Availability

ACCA's Barton James says time is of the essence
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
April 1, 2020
ACCA leadership sent a letter to President Trump to emphasize that time is of the essence regarding the U.S. Small Business Administration aid.
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Legislation and HVAC

Taxes, Tariffs, and Refrigerants Lead the 2020 Legislative Agenda

Issues include cybersecurity, electrification, and installation requirements for renewed tax credits
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
March 30, 2020
Washam and counterparts at AHRI identified legislative items that might make a difference for the better for contractors and manufacturers this year.
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Washington Builds COVID-19 Counterattack Around Stimulus, Paid Leave

Options for contractors include loans, tax credits, modified tax rules; busy spring helping some
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
March 27, 2020
Congress and President Trump have ushered into law a $2 trillion dollar stimulus package designed to buffer steep economic fallout.
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Refrigerators-Dump

New Study Advocates For Destruction of CFC Banks

Authors claim emissions could delay ozone recovery
March 25, 2020
Emissions of CFCs from certain older applications still in use may be larger than previously thought, finds a study.
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Federal Refrigerant Regulations

2020 Is a Pivotal Year for State, Federal Refrigerant Regulations

Emerson seminars at AHR Expo covered current and pending HFC legislation
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 23, 2020
At the AHR Expo, Emerson held several seminars on the topic of current and future refrigerant regulations in the U.S. The information was timely.
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