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California Bans Sale of Bulk R-410A and Other HFCs

Only reclaimed refrigerants will be available to service existing equipment

October 5, 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1206, which prohibits the sale or distribution of bulk HFCs that exceed a specified GWP.

Reliable Headlamps Facilitate Safety, Productivity for HVACR Contractors

Del Williams

October 5, 2022

For HVACR contractors and technicians, a dependable, high-quality headlamp can significantly improve on-the-job safety and productivity.

Hydronics Provide Comfort in Farmhouse Airbnb

A Vermont farmhouse Airbnb on 50 acres of land uses hydronics to provide a comfortable stay

Dan Vastyan

October 4, 2022

A historical farmhouse built in 1791 has seen its days as a gentleman’s farm and a horse farm, but has most recently seen days as a hydronic-heated Airbnb.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Finding HVAC Workers

October 4, 2022

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Jeff Henriksen, SMACNA executive director of communications.

October 3, 2022 NEWSRoom: Kigali Amendment, Carbon Emissions, Inflation Reduction Act, Solar Forum

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 3, 2022

Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

Increasing Manager and Supervisor Pay

Richard D. Alaniz

October 3, 2022

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay employees a minimum wage for all hours worked and a time-and-a-half overtime rate for all hours worked over 40 in a work week. However, it provides certain exemptions.

Where Have All The Workers Gone?

The supply of available employees has been shrinking

Joanna R. Turpin

October 2, 2022

The HVACR industry has been experiencing a labor shortage for decades, and the latest trends aren’t looking great.

Billions in Electrification Rebates Coming

New program, with income guidelines, will be managed by the states

Matt Jachman

October 1, 2022

A new $4.3 billion federal rebate program is being touted by HVAC manufacturers and environmentalists alike as a big step toward energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.

Home Energy Upgrade Incentives: Programs in the Inflation Reduction Act, Other Recent Federal Laws

September 30, 2022

The recent Inflation Reduction Act, along with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) from last year, provide more than $25 billion for programs and tax incentives for home energy upgrades.

Skilled Workers Struggle with Post-Pandemic Stress

Labor shortage, supply chain issues, and changing work expectations add pressure

Layan Dahhan

September 30, 2022

Working in the trades already comes with its fair share of stress, but for the last couple years, the industry has also had to deal with COVID-19, supply chain issues, the material shortage, rising gas prices, and much more.