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Federal workforce dollars could soon flow directly to HVAC employers instead of training institutions 

Industry leaders say no new refrigerant transition is imminent, but state mandates and affordability pressures threaten the HVACR industry’s “hopeful calm.”  

As part of the court’s decision, the enforcement discretion pertaining to R-404A and R-507A, which was set to expire on Tuesday, March 31, is extended, and the NYSDEC is barred from enforcing the prohibition pending a decision on HARDI’s request for a preliminary injunction.

Despite regulatory uncertainty, A2L refrigerants are rapidly expanding across HVACR sectors, driven by EPA GWP limits and growing demand for sustainability.

Social media reminders of loss show life moves quickly and time is limited — a reason to call or email mentors, friends, and colleagues while we still can.

Class-action lawsuit alleges major HVAC manufacturers coordinated pricing since 2020, in order to drive up the costs of equipment. 

The Midwest was the center of a dynamic U.S. refrigeration industry in the 1930s, but an expert industry journalist reported from around the world.