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Change is coming to the HVACR industry as state and federal regulations are being enacted that will lead to a phase down of high-GWP refrigerants such as R-410A.

States across the nation are considering laws to protect consumer data, and contractors should pay attention.

The industry is on the verge of moving toward a unified and safe transition to a new generation of low-GWP refrigerants.

The federal standards sought by the AHRI petition align with similar standards already in place in nine states.

The blend of government and industry influences on building code development will shift to some degree in the coming months.

By adopting proactive policies and monitoring for potential off-the-clock work, the risk of facing pay-related lawsuits can be reduced.

The prospect of a $15/hour minimum wage briefly took national attention while Congress was hashing out details of the COVID-19 relief bill.

ACCA’s government relations rep. talks about the legislation impacting the HVAC industry.

This is shaping up to be a pivotal year in terms of refrigerant regulations, and keeping up with the developments will be crucial for HVACR contractors.

A recovering economy, plus consumers’ growing awareness of HVAC, is leading contractors to believe that 2021 will be a better year.