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Heat Pumps All the Buzz at Electrification Summit

Heat pumps high on the agenda as HVAC manufacturers visit White House

January 22, 2023

HVAC manufacturers had seats at the table during the White House Electrification Summit, which focused on the electrification of transportation and building systems.

New Year, New HVAC Efficiency Standards

2023 brings revised efficiency minimums, ratings system for some HVAC equipment

Matt Jachman

January 21, 2023

The new year brings new minimum energy-efficiency standards for single-phase residential air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as new methods of measuring efficiencies and new terms to describe those measurements.

EPA Kicks Off Reclamation Rulemaking Process

Agency looks to increase refrigerant recovery/reclamation as HFCs are phased down

Joanna R. Turpin

January 12, 2023

The EPA — with the help of stakeholder input — is in the process of establishing regulations that are designed to maximize the reclamation and minimize the release of certain HFC refrigerants from equipment.

The 2023 Refrigerant Transition: What You Need to Know

HVAC industry experts discuss what contractors can expect

January 6, 2023

The 2023 refrigerant transition has many HVAC contractors asking questions. The ACHR NEWS connected with four industry leaders to walk us through what this means for the contractor.

Five Hot Topics in AHR Expo’s 2023 Industry Trend Report

Recurring topics were decarbonization, IAQ, supply chain, refrigerant regulations, and workforce development/labor shortage

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 31, 2022

Top 2023 trends in the HVACR industry were decarbonization, IAQ, the supply chain, workforce development, and refrigerant regulations.

Prepare Now for 2023 Energy Efficiency Standards

Contractors should update inventory plans to get ready for equipment changes

Joanna R. Turpin

December 28, 2022

As of January 2023, the DOE’s minimum energy efficiency requirements go into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

HVAC Tax Incentives Enhanced in Sweeping Bill

Feds aim to promote efficient building methods, HVAC products

Matt Jachman

December 27, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed August 12 in the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden on August 16.

Changes on Capitol Hill Could Affect HVAC Industry

What might a Republican-led U.S. House mean for the HVAC industry?

Matt Jachman

December 27, 2022

With Republicans taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives for at least the next two years, there could be attempts to alter, or even repeal, measures that affect the HVAC industry.

2022 NEWSmakers: Joe Manchin Vote Signals New Energy Era

High-efficiency HVAC a key part of IRA’s battle against climate change

Matt Jachman

December 23, 2022

Joe Manchin is the political bridge between the fossil-fuel technology that still powers most heating and cooling systems in the U.S. and new energy technology that has not fully emerged.

EPA To Hold Virtual Hearing on R-410A/HFC Ban

The public will have the ability to comment on the new rulemaking on December 30

Joanna R. Turpin

December 21, 2022

The EPA recently released a proposed rulemaking, detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.