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D.C. is changing. What's ahead for the HVAC industry?

Since former President Trump won the election, a sea of changes, several of which will impact the HVAC industry, has been swirling in D.C.

Colorado, Michigan launch IRA rebates, bringing active total to nine states

In just the past two months, the number of states with active programs has grown from two to nine

Why renting HVAC equipment in the U.S. isn't as popular as in Canada — yet

Rentals gained significant traction in Canada as a compliment to gas services

How the presidential election could impact the HVAC industry

There's ongoing discussion about the future of the Inflation Reduction Act's rebate programs and HVAC-related tax credits

Takeaways: The EPA's final refrigerant management rule

The rule includes three "victories" for contractors, ACCA notes

EPA nixes requirement to track refrigerant cylinders with QR codes

In a win for contractors, the EPA dropped its previously proposed QR tracking requirement for all refrigerant cylinders

Two new bills get HVAC industry support

PHCC announced its support and is ready to work with stakeholders to get both bills passed

Noncompetes are sticking around

The FTC's proposed ban on noncompete agreements was blocked by a judge

The latest on the Home Energy Rebates

Two states have launched, nine more have been approved, and thirteen others are awaiting approval

ACCA's Sean Robertson on rebates, tax credits, and the refrigerant transition

He dialed in from D.C. and shared his perspectives on the three federal elephants in the room

How a Trump presidency could impact the HVAC industry

A second Trump term could bring changes to the Inflation Reduction Act, tax credits, and workforce policy

Inside HARDI’s “State of the Channel” report with Tim Fisher

HARDI's Director of Market Intelligence elaborates on the report's highlights

EPA proposes sell-through period for VRF systems

The inside scoop on the HFC phasedown with FluoroFusion’s Brad Kivlan

One million employees to become eligible for overtime pay on July 1

Gas furnace ban moves closer to being overturned

What the HVAC industry is saying in D.C. — Part 2: Electrification

Notes from the industry's May visit to Washington

What the HVAC industry is saying in D.C. — Part 1: Labor

Notes from the industry's May visit to Washington

The latest on the refrigerant phasedown: May edition

May 6, 2024

4 million employees to become eligible for overtime pay

April 29, 2024

OSHA finalizes controversial inspection rule

April 8, 2024

How technology can help contractors manage energy incentives with TradeKnight, Sealed, and Coral CEOs

Notes on rebate programs, their complexity, and how technology can help contractors manage them

HARDI to launch AskA2L to aid industry in refrigerant transition

March 25, 2024

Sealed Pro launches to help contractors take advantage of rebates

March 18, 2024

Advocating for the HVAC industry in D.C. with Chris Czarnecki

Notes on HVAC legislation, the IRA, and what else is bubbling in D.C.