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California Bans Natural Gas Furnaces

September 27, 2022

The California Air Resources Board unanimously voted to approve a proposal that would eliminate the sale of gas-powered furnaces and water heating appliances by 2030.

Three Things HVAC Contractors Can Do Now to Prepare for the Industry’s Future

Focus Energy in the Right Place During Regulatory Changes

Darren Dixon

September 5, 2022

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There are three areas HVAC companies need to be focusing their energy on for the upcoming regulatory changes.

HVAC Tax Incentives Enhanced in Sweeping Bill

Feds aim to promote efficient building methods, HVAC products

Matt Jachman

August 16, 2022

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The Inflation Reduction Act was passed August 12 in the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden on August 16.

Emerson Announces Lineup for E360 Webinar Series on Lower-GWP Refrigerants

Attendees will learn strategies for phasing in the next generation of lower-GWP alternatives for commercial refrigeration while achieving compliance

August 12, 2022

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Emerson announced that its E360 Webinar series, “The Journey to Lower-GWP Refrigerants," will include five webinars designed to prepare food retailers and other industry stakeholders for the U.S. phasedown of HFC refrigerants.

Senate Bills Aim to Push HVAC Electrification

HEATR offers tax credits for heat pumps, ICEE HOT provides rebates

Matt Jachman

July 3, 2022

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Two new bills pending in the U.S. Senate are designed to speed the electrification of HVAC systems, decrease the amount of fossil fuels used in buildings, and cut carbon emissions.

Supreme Court Curtails EPA's Rulemaking Authority

Marie Carpizo

June 30, 2022

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In a long-awaited decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today curtailed the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing sources.

OSHA Drops Vaccinate-or-Test Mandate

Supreme Court decision killed pandemic mitigation measure

Matt Jachman

January 28, 2022

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The federal emergency vaccinate-or-test mandate that applied to companies with 100 or more workers was dropped with little fanfare on January 25.

Supreme Court Halts Vaccine-or-Test Rule

Case will return to lower court for test of mandate’s legality

Matt Jachman

January 14, 2022

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a stay of the mandate from OSHA, which would have applied to businesses with over 100 employees and affected more than 80 million workers.

HFC Phasedown Rule Creates Cylinder-Shaped Concerns

HARDI, ACCA critiques of DOE strategy focus on QC tracking and refillable requirement

Robert Beverly

November 17, 2021

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The DOE’s plans regarding refrigerant cylinders have HARDI voicing concerns on behalf of distributors.

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US Department of Labor Issues Emergency COVID Rules for Large Employers

Increases protections for 84M private sector workers

November 5, 2021

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job. The nation's unvaccinated workers face grave danger from workplace exposure to coronavirus, and immediate action is necessary to protect them.