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HVAC Employers Wait for Biden Vaccination Requirement Details

Any OSHA emergency standard faces limited enforcement resources and a tough history in court
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
September 29, 2021
Multiple industry sources and data portray the construction industry in general as lagging behind the general population in terms of COVID vaccination rate.
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Multifamily Apartments.

Department of Energy Gives Noncondensing Furnaces Reason to Sweat

The ‘feature’ interpretation that gave gas equipment a reprieve from efficiency regulations may be on the way out
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
September 11, 2021
Is the noncondensing furnace and water heater market nearing extinction? The end may not be near, but it is also less remote.
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Biden Announces COVID Vaccination Requirements for Larger Employers

Companies of 100 or more would verify vaccinations or weekly negative test results to avoid fines
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
September 10, 2021
Business owners with 100 or more people on the payroll — collectively employing an estimated 80 million U.S. workers — will have to ensure a vaccinated workforce or face fines.
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Blower door.

Infrastructure Update: Electrification Takes a Back Seat

The final Senate bill stuck to fuel-neutral energy efficiency grants, but more aggressive measures may still hitch a ride in a budget vehicle
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
August 20, 2021
The highest-profile initiatives may have failed to make the cut, but the Senate’s bill does contain meaningful HVAC-related funding.
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Bathroom.

HVAC-Related Code Changes Take Another Step

DOE issues ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC determinations, paving the way for states to adopt latest requirements
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
August 11, 2021
Revisions in two important documents will have at least some impact on HVAC contractors working in commercial and residential sectors, respectively.
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Albertsons

Grocer Fined For Refrigerant Violations

Albertons accused of failing to comply with California’s program requirements
August 3, 2021
During regular inspections, CARB investigators found that Albertsons failed to comply with the program’s requirements across Albertsons stores between 2016 and 2018.
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Rheem is providing training and support.

How the U.S. Can Avoid Europe’s Problematic HFC Phasedown

The U.S. can learn from mistakes made overseas to ensure a smooth transition
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
July 30, 2021
The U.S. will have a few steep production cuts — the first one coming in 2024 — but industry experts say that the country is in a better position to handle them.
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Arkansas bill signing.

Arkansas Law Allows Continuing Education Requirements

Fourteen years after the first attempt, Arkansas HVACR Association’s persistence pays off
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
July 15, 2021
Arkansas HVACR Association’s persistence pays off in continuing education legislation.
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Choice Reclamation Cylinders.

HVAC Distributors Sweat the Details on Climate Policies

Coming up close, decarbonization and phasedown particulars may mean the difference between attractive and untenable
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
July 13, 2021
With one EPA rule proposed and a menu of state initiatives underway, the unfolding reality for HVAC distributors is that the specifics of these policy rollouts are going to matter — possibly quite a bit.
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The ACHR NEWS Podcast

Brian Beaulieu Reviews the Economy’s Impact on the HVAC Industry

Beaulieu discusses inflation, business confidence, and more
July 9, 2021
Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics shares his thoughts on inflation, business confidence, and long-term planning for HVAC contractors.
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