J.J. Smith

J.J. Smith is a journalist who has reported on the federal government, including the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, for more than two decades. He has worked as a reporter and editor for wire services, daily newspapers, newsletters, and news websites. In 2009, a book he wrote was published.

GOP Lawmakers Urge Elimination of Tax Credits for Geothermal Programs

Republicans rally to rescind clean-energy tax credits provided by the Inflation Reduction Act

J.J. Smith

May 30, 2025

A bill moving through the House aims to repeal federal tax credits for clean energy, including geothermal.

Proposed Legislation to Abolish OSHA Reintroduced in the House

Sponsor says bill is needed to curb federal efforts to impose control over states

J.J. Smith

February 19, 2025

Congressman’s renewed push to eliminate OSHA focuses on regulations versus states’ rights and what he is claiming is federal overreach.

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.

Experts Split on Impact to HVAC Industry by Tariff Hikes on Steel, Aluminum Products Made in China

J.J. Smith

May 31, 2024

After it was announced that the United States would be increasing tariffs on $18 billion of imports from China, including steel and aluminum products, experts are divided on exactly what that will mean for the HVAC industry.

Senate OKs Bill to Block DOE’s Furnace Energy Efficiency Rule

Biden threatens to veto joint resolution if passed by the House

J.J. Smith

May 24, 2024

The DOE rule requires the elimination of “all non-condensing natural gas furnaces,” which could force consumers to spend thousands of dollars to be in compliance.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.

J.J. Smith

ARTICLES

GOP Lawmakers Urge Elimination of Tax Credits for Geothermal Programs

Proposed Legislation to Abolish OSHA Reintroduced in the House

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

Experts Split on Impact to HVAC Industry by Tariff Hikes on Steel, Aluminum Products Made in China

Senate OKs Bill to Block DOE’s Furnace Energy Efficiency Rule

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