Items Tagged with 'Trump Administration'

President Trump signed a proclamation that reduces the tariff rate on residential HVAC systems and components. 

A U.S. appeals court paused a ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade that would’ve prevented tariffs from being collected. 

Rescinding federal energy code requirements could cut $20,000 to $31,000 from new home costs while reshaping HVAC system choices. 

A Supreme Court case could determine whether certain gas appliances remain available, with implications for millions of homes and HVAC installations. 

A new project will explore the potential for geothermal power in the U.S., which could change the landscape for the HVAC industry. 

The Department of Labor seeks to rescind a 2024 final rule addressing the classification of independent contractors and replace it with a rule like the one adopted in 2021. 

The White House issued policy recommendations to Congress on artificial intelligence, including suggestions that could support the HVAC industry’s role in data centers. 

DOE is taking over the ENERGY STAR program, a move that could change how efficiency tiers align with federal standards and how quickly HVAC equipment certifications are updated. 

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a former plumbing and HVAC contractor, has been nominated by President Trump to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump does not have unilateral authority to impose tariffs, though it's unclear whether this will relieve pain points the HVAC industry has faced due to rising costs.