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Senate HFC Phasedown Plan Debuts With Broad Support

AIM Act would authorize an EPA-guided phasedown and require A2L training for technicians

Robert Beverly

December 2, 2019

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Federal legislation to create an orderly phasedown of HFC-based refrigerants has finally seen the light of day.

The ‘HVAC Caucus’ Returns

Three congressmen with contractor backgrounds bring their business savvy to Capitol Hill

Robert Beverly

April 22, 2019

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HVAC contractors enjoy a small but outsized presence in the House of Representatives.

Lawmakers Pass $1.3 Billion Spending Bill

The Omnibus bill addresses funding for Energy Information Administration, Energy Star, and more

March 30, 2018

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The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office's (EERE's) budget will increase $300 million to $2.3 billion.

HVACR Distributors, Manufacturers Dig into Reinstated Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credits

Congress reintroduced the 30 percent residential and 10 percent commercial ground-source heat pump (GSHP) tax credits on Feb. 9

Herb Woerpel

March 7, 2018

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Geothermal advocates argue this decision corrects a tax inequity that dates back to Dec. 31, 2016.

Congress Reinstates Federal Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credits

The reinstated GHP tax credits are retroactive to Jan. 1, 2017, and extend to Jan. 1, 2022

February 9, 2018

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The bill changes an important consideration for commercial geothermal heat pump projects, making them eligible if commenced by Jan. 1, 2022, rather than using a placed-in-service deadline.

HVACR Industry Alliance Reaffirms Regulatory Priorities for 2018

Grouping of 11 industry organizations compile an industry consensus agenda

January 5, 2018

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Top priorities include utilizing industry consensus standards, tax reform and incentives, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, ratifying the Kigali amendment, quality HVACR installations, and workforce development.

New England Fuel Institute Names Cota President and CEO

Cota most recently served as president of Jamaica, Vermont-based Cota & Cota Inc.

January 3, 2018

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A fierce advocate for issues important to heating fuel businesses, Cota has participated in countless meetings at state houses and on Capitol Hill over the years.

Federal Geothermal Tax Credits Included in House GOP Tax Bill

Industry excited yet cautious about the potential return of the 30 and 10 percent federal tax credits

Herb Woerpel

November 27, 2017

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After two years of strenuous, grassroots efforts, it appears as if geothermal tax credits are making a comeback.

Congressman Lance Visits Johnstone Supply Kenilworth Facility

He spoke on tax reform, health care, and more

August 15, 2017

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Rep. Leonard Lance, R-N.J., conducted a site visit at HARDI member Johnstone Supply’s Kenilworth, New Jersey location to meet with employees.

HARDI Coordinates Introduction of Bipartisan HVAC Expensing Bill

HEAT Act would allow small business to expense HVACR units

August 14, 2017

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Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has announced its endorsement of H.R. 3515, the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Ron Kind, D-Wis. The HEAT Act would allow for commercial building owners to expense qualified HVACR equipment under Section 179 business expensing.

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2019 December 2

Week 1: December 2
In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we look at unique applications of HVAC technology, and new markets contractors should consider expanding into.

Week 2: December 9
We also examine Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, and the benefits that contractors can pass along to their customers through the equipment.

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