EPA

PMI Congratulates Jessica Kramer on Confirmation as EPA Office of Water Assistant Administrator

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:49:14 -0400

PMI and its members have a vested interest in the EPA’s water quality protection programs, which the Office of Water oversees.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib Visits EPA-Certified Refrigerant Reclaimer in Livonia

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:35:00 -0400

The visit was hosted by Golden Refrigerant’s leadership team, who shared insights into the company’s advanced refrigerant reclamation processes.

IAPMO Adds ESPRI to Bolster Research and Innovation in Water, Plumbing Systems

Tue, 06 May 2025 11:46:00 -0400

IAPMO is proud to announce the Environmental Science, Policy and Research Institute (ESPRI), an organization dedicated to safeguarding public health through the improved management of building water systems, is the newest addition to The IAPMO Group.

HARDI Secures Enforcement Delay Amid New DEC Refrigerant Regulations

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:26:00 -0500

The DEC has delayed enforcing the bulk refrigerant sales prohibition by three months to April 9, 2025.

U.S. EPA Recognizes IAPMO R&T to Certify Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Systems to WaterSense Product Labeling Program

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:32:00 -0500

IAPMO R&T is now licensed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to certify point-of-use reverse osmosis (RO) systems to earn the WaterSense label.

HARDI Celebrates EPA Decision to Drop QR Code Tracking Requirement for Refrigerant Cylinders

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:01:00 -0400

This decision marks a significant victory for the HVACR industry and represents a critical milestone in HARDI’s ongoing efforts to support practical and fair regulations for wholesale distributors.

ISUZU Announces Start of Production for All-New NRR-EV

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:15:00 -0400

The first Isuzu NRR-EV was produced Aug. 22 in Charlotte, Michigan.

Isuzu Awarded CARB and EPA Certifications for Zero-Emission NRR-EV

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:37:00 -0400

These certifications allow the NRR-EV to be sold nationwide.

International Code Council Selected for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant to Advance Environmental Product Declarations

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:27:00 -0400

Funding under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Reducing Embodied Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Construction Materials and Products grant program would supports expansion of Environmental Product Declarations in Washington and Oregon.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Recognizes Marcone Brand Speakman for Green Efforts

Thu, 23 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Lavatory faucets sold by Speakman in 2023 saved over 32.7 million gallons of water per 1,000 minutes of use, while each Speakman showerhead sold in 2023 saved approximately 316 million gallons of water.

IAPMO to Contribute Leadership, Expertise to Development of PFAS Standards

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:01:00 -0400

IAPMO continues to lend its expertise and leadership to helping manufacturers and the industry navigate the changes and ensure a seamless transition.

Bradford White Corporation Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:10:29 -0400

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy.

Rheem Wins Fourth Consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:42:00 -0400

Rheem has earned the United States Environmental Protection Agency's 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award.

WaterSense Considers Revising and Broadening Faucet Specification

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:34:00 -0500

To reflect changes in the plumbing marketplace and encourage more water savings in homes and businesses, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to revise its criteria for faucets and faucet accessories to earn the WaterSense label.

With EPA Refrigerants Deadline Announced, NAVAC Expands Portfolio of A2L-Compatible HVAC/R Tools

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:09:00 -0500

The series extension comes amid news that the EPA will require technology transitions to equipment utilizing greener refrigerants beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

IAPMO Renews MOU with U.S. EPA, Partner Organizations on Improving Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:12:00 -0500

IAPMO has renewed its participation in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collaborate on improving the overall performance and management of decentralized wastewater treatment systems.

International Code Council Partners with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Address Water Scarcity and Public Safety

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:35:00 -0500

Through this agreement, the Code Council will provide leadership and resources to regulate and educate on the importance of responsible management of wastewater systems.

Interplay Learning Announces Partnership with Southern Home Services Corporation

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:44:00 -0400

Southern Home Services has selected Interplay Learning as its exclusive technical training provider and Learning Management System (LMS).

EPA to Revisit Requirements for Water-Efficient Toilets

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:44:00 -0400

To address the changing marketplace and evolving technologies for water-efficient plumbing products, the EPA is considering changing its criteria for tank-type toilets to earn the WaterSense label.

HARDI V. EPA: Court Strikes Down Heavily Opposed Cylinder Ban and QR Code Tracking Requirements

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:33:00 -0400

On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in favor of HARDI et al. by striking down provisions of the EPA allocation rule that would ban the use of non-refillable cylinders and require QR code tracking of refrigerant cylinders.

Consumers and Businesses Look to WaterSense and Save 7.5 Trillion Gallons of Water

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:45:00 -0400

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense Accomplishments Report notes that consumers using WaterSense-labeled products saved more than 1.1 trillion gallons of water in 2022.

Register Today for the 20th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small System Challenges and Solutions

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:03:00 -0400

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) looks forward to the knowledge-sharing and networking that is central to this event.

WQA Offers New Testing Capability for PFAS

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:41:00 -0400

WQA's laboratory is now accepting requests for reduction testing of PFOA, PFOS, and other PFAS compounds.

Rheem Earns Third Consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Honor

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:07:00 -0400

The company is recognized for its energy-efficient offerings and robust sustainability initiatives.

A. O. Smith Earns 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:46:00 -0400

This is the company’s fifth consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award, and its third time being honored as a Sustained Excellence partner.

EPA Seeks Public Input on Design of Inflation Reduction Act Programs

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:46:00 -0500

The EPA will hold three public webinars in March and April 2023 to solicit feedback on the programs, which are funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.

Water Quality Systems to Get Savings Treatment

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:11:00 -0500

To reduce the amount of water wasted when removing contaminants from water at home, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has drafted a specification for point-of-use reverse osmosis water treatment systems to earn the WaterSense label.

Delta Recognized with ENERGY STAR Award for Seventh Year in a Row

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:52:00 -0400

By continuously exceeding the EPA’s toughest efficiency criteria, Delta also earned the Sustained Excellence accolade for the fifth consecutive year.

Rheem Earns Second Consecutive Energy Star Award

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:18:00 -0400

The company has been named 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.

A. O. Smith Earns Fourth Consecutive ENERGY STAR Award, Second in Sustained Excellence

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:23:00 -0400

A. O. Smith is one of only a few water heating companies to receive the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year designation four years in a row.