Austin Mandates A/C in All Homes Amid Rising Heat Concerns
Austin now requires all homes to have A/C to keep indoor temps below 85°F, citing heat safety concerns. Source link
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Heat Pumps Power Ahead | ACHR News
Hannah Belloli is an editor at The ACHR NEWS. She has been with BNP Media for over two years. Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Wayne State University, where she also obtained minors in English, journalism, and...
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How Residential IAQ Monitoring Leads to Customer Retention
Residential IAQ monitoring enhances trust, thus increasing customer loyalty. Source link
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Heat Pump Innovations Drive Decarbonization and Savings for Homeowners
New advancements in heat pump technology are emerging as part of a broader push towards electrification and decarbonization, and manufacturers are rolling out innovative systems. Source link
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HVAC Tools for A2L Compliance
HVAC professionals are concerned about the transition to A2L refrigerants, especially whether they need to replace all their tools. It’s prompting changes in the tools required for HVAC systems, but most existing tools are likely still...
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The Domino Effect: Steel and Aluminum Tariffs’ Impact on HVAC
In an interview, Stan Kolbe, executive director of government and political affairs at SMACNA discussed the economic effects of the U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, set to resume on March 12. He highlighted concerns raised by the...
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Rule Banning Sale and Distribution of HFCs in New York Delayed
The New York State Department of Environment Conservation (or NYSDEC) has since paused part of its recent refrigerant regulations. Specifically, the ones that banned the distribution or sale of bulk regulated substances with GWP100 greater than...
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DoD Makes Significant Investment in HFCs
The AIM Act has led to the shortage of refrigerant supply like R-410A, and now the EPA is counting on recovery and reclaim to avoid potential shortages. Previously, EPA reported that only small amounts of HFCs were actually being complained, and...
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Mitigating Risks from Wildfire Smoke
There key strategies to addressing smoke from wildfires come at an opportune time. The wildfires that started blazing throughout southern California on January 7 were further ignited through high wind speeds, and a lack of water impeding...
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The Smuggling and Selling of HFCs May Lead to Prison Time, and a Hefty Fine
Back in March of 2024, Michael Hart of San Diego was arrested for smuggling HFCs into the United States from Mexico. He then sold them. The AIM Act prohibits the importation of HFCs without allowances issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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Top 2024 Political HVAC Stories
As we prepare to ring in the New Year, and a new president, it’s pertinent to take a look back and reflect on the things that impacted the HVACR industry, politically. For starters, the ongoing transition to lower-GWP refrigerants...
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