The AHRI’s 2024 Policy Symposium brought more than 200 members, along with AHRI staffers and others in HVAC, to Washington for the lobbying effort, plus panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking.

The federal government has become much more involved in the HVAC industry. How will the 2024 election affect this trend?

The EPA has proposed a one-year extension for VRF systems using high-GWP HFCs.

New York grocers are calling on the state to pause its HFC standard, noting that the proposed regulations would have devastating impacts on the retail food industry.

In anticipation of SNAP Rule 26, Chemours and multiple OEMs have started to align strategies to embrace A2L replacements, such as R-454A and R-454C, and take steps to ensure a strong A2L supply chain.

The HVAC industry is facing changes as of January 1, 2025, which is when the manufacture of R-410A equipment ends and California implements its ban on high-GWP refrigerants.

EPA is proposing a rule that would allow the installation of high-GWP VRF systems until January 1, 2027, provided the components were manufactured by January 1, 2026.

The 2024 Congressional Fly-In saw HARDI members visit the offices of 98 members of the House of Representatives and 39 members of the Senate to raise awareness of the legislative and regulatory issues that impact HVACR distribution.

The new overtime rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has huge implications for HVAC contractors, and they start July 1, 2024.

In recent years, the cost of HVAC equipment has increased significantly, and regulatory changes, such as the phase-down of R-410A, will make the new A2L units even more expensive.