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HVAC Industry Victory Against EPA Cylinder Ban 'Official'

The Agency Formally Retires Its Proposal Year After Loss in Court

Dylan Kurt

September 20, 2024

“While the recent news is a formality, it makes the victory over these burdensome regulations official."

The IRA’s Incentives at 2-Year Mark

Fans cheer public’s reception of residential HVAC incentives, but critics have issues with program

Matt Jachman

September 6, 2024

Those in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act’s incentives for residential building decarbonization say the numbers show they’re working, but critics fear the program is flawed.

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Refrigerant Detection Systems Sniff Out A2L Leaks

Carrier, Daikin, and Trane discuss how these safety features will work on their equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

September 6, 2024

RDSs are generally required in A2L systems that contain more than 4 pounds of refrigerant and can either be field or factory-installed, depending on the manufacturer.

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Last Call For R-410A Equipment? Maybe Not

OEMs share refrigerant strategies on earnings calls

Joanna R. Turpin

September 2, 2024

HVAC manufacturers are prepared for the refrigerant transition to A2Ls but are finding that there is still strong demand for R-410A equipment.

Loophole May Undercut Biden Proposal to Protect Workers From Heat

Rules Aside, Other Organizations Working to Protect HVAC Technicians From Heat Injury

Dylan Kurt

August 19, 2024

As extreme heat becomes more common, more of a spotlight is being put on worker safety, and a new app may be able to help.

U.S. ‘National Heat Strategy’ Issued in Response to Increase in Heat-Related Deaths

Extreme-heat conditions projected to be more frequent, intense, and longer in duration

J.J. Smith

August 17, 2024

The ‘National Heat Strategy’ is directing several different governmental agencies to implement four goals and objectives that are expected to increase U.S. resiliency to extreme heat conditions.

Florida Budget Includes IRA Money

All 50 states, DOE says, have rebate funding approved or an application in the works

Matt Jachman

August 16, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who dropped out of the presidential race early this year, has backtracked on accepting his state’s share of federal funding for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program.