A popular tax credit that helps homeowners afford energy-efficient HVAC upgrades is on the line. As Congress debates the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” contractors and distributors are speaking out about what losing Section 25C could mean for their businesses — and the industry's future.
The HVACR industry is in the thick of a major refrigerant transition — and R-454B is suddenly in short supply. Why is one new refrigerant hard to find while another isn’t? What can contractors do when demand is surging, supply is tight, and customers are sweltering? Here, experts break down the manufacturing missteps, shifting pressures, and real-world solutions.