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AGA president hopes tax incentives can focus on end result of making homes and buildings more energy efficient, as opposed to prescribing electrification as the solution.  

New York State has finalized its HFC regulations, which includes banning the sale of bulk high-GWP refrigerants. This could result in the inability to service commercial refrigeration equipment. 

HVACR political insiders talk about some of the year’s most important developments, and about what might be ahead for the industry in Washington, D.C. 

Some HVACR industry advocates have already started to challenge certain regulations, and ACCA believes this could have had some impact on the EPA’s recent rule about tracking systems for cylinders.

With a big refrigerant transition slated to pick up steam in 2025, contractors need to be prepared to communicate what these changes mean to both their customers and staff. 

The EPA recently issued a final rule aimed at improving the management, recycling, and reuse of HFCs under the AIM Act.