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Digital Manifold

An HVAC Technician’s Guide to R-454B

This mildly flammable refrigerant has been selected by Carrier to replace R-410A
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 16, 2021
Finding a replacement for R-410A has been challenging, but several alternatives have emerged as top contenders.
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Military

HVACR Apprenticeship Tide Turns Again

Changing politics could favor union-based solutions
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
March 13, 2021
Shifting political winds may favor union-based solutions, but rising collective interest lifts all prospects.
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Mitch McConnell.

Pro-Union PRO Act Moves Forward

The labor relations overhaul remains a longshot for success in the Senate
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
March 10, 2021
The labor relations overhaul evokes strong reactions as it clears the House, but remains a longshot for success in the Senate.
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Andrew Cuomo.

New York Pilots Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Heat Pump Technology

Millions of dollars available for piloting community thermal systems
Gordon White
Gordon White
March 7, 2021
New York Governor Cuomo announced that up to $15 million is available to pilot the use of community thermal systems.
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HVAC School Upgrades.

HVAC Upgrade Dollars Flow to School Districts

Contractors face rare opportunity as IAQ-centric federal funding shores up budgets
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
February 27, 2021
With subpar HVAC performance an issue for many U.S. schools prior to COVID-19, these funds are an opportunity for HVAC contractors.
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Liability Protection and HVAC.

HVAC Groups Seek Liability Protection from COVID Lawsuits

States offer more hope, but patchwork causes problems
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
February 26, 2021
How should employers handle the legal risk of running a business during the pandemic?
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Uncertainty Surrounds Tax Code as New Administration Takes Control.

Uncertainty Surrounds Tax Code as New Administration Takes Control

HVAC contractors should prepare for the possibility of an audit
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
January 30, 2021
Most political observers agree the new administration will bring changes to the tax code.
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Refrigerated-Systems

Maryland Starts Phasing Out HFCs

Popular refrigerants for refrigeration equipment are now prohibited
January 5, 2021
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) finalized regulations to phase out the use of HFCs and reduce methane emissions.
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Cooling United Live event.

Refrigerant Concerns Top Agendas at Industry Events

Conferences went online this fall, and alternative refrigerants were a popular topic at several of them
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 5, 2021
At many events, alternative refrigerants — many of which are either mildly flammable (A2L) or flammable (A3) — were top of mind.
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HVAC Industry Works to Get Technicians Prioritized in Vaccine Distribution.

HVAC Industry Works to Get Technicians Prioritized in Vaccine Distribution

Organizations state that technicians are critical for keeping facilities online and homes warm
Gordon White
Gordon White
January 4, 2021
Industry organizations are lobbying to get HVACR technicians to the top of the list of those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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