Regulations https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us HARDI, PHCC and ACCA Announce Legal Challenge to Portions of EPA Technology Transitions Reconsideration Rule The joint petitioners strongly oppose the decision to extend deadlines for major commercial refrigeration applications, thereby allowing the continued manufacture of new systems using high-GWP refrigerants. The joint petitioners strongly oppose the decision to extend deadlines for major commercial refrigeration applications, thereby allowing the continued manufacture of new systems using high-GWP refrigerants. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23676 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:36:04 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23676-hardi-phcc-and-acca-announce-legal-challenge-to-portions-of-epa-technology-transitions-reconsideration-rule HARDI, PHCC and ACCA Announce Legal Challenge to Portions of EPA Technology Transitions Reconsideration Rule.jpg World Health Organization Unveils Third Addendum to Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality The World Health Organization has released its updated guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water. The World Health Organization has released its updated guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23667 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23667-who-unveils-third-addendum-to-guidelines-for-drinking-water-quality World Health Organization Unveils Third Addendum to Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality.jpg Engineering First Safety for Industrial Cooling — With No Compromise Industrial cooling safety is entering a new era shaped by stricter environmental requirements, new refrigerants, and rising expectations for equipment safety under real operating conditions. Industrial cooling safety is entering a new era shaped by stricter environmental requirements, new refrigerants, and rising expectations for equipment safety under real operating conditions.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23635 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23635-engineering-first-safety-for-industrial-cooling-with-no-compromise Engineering First Safety for Industrial Cooling — With No Compromise.jpg Q&A with Panama Bartholomy, Founder and Executive Director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition Discover how California’s inaugural Heat Pump Week aligns policymakers, consumers, and contractors to accelerate electrification and reshape the competitive HVAC landscape. Discover how California’s inaugural Heat Pump Week aligns policymakers, consumers, and contractors to accelerate electrification and reshape the competitive HVAC landscape.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23530 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23530-q-and-a-with-panama-bartholomy-founder-and-executive-director-of-the-building-decarbonization-coalition BayAreaFlasghip-Social-Edited-02.jpg Q&A with Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Louisiana President Trey Giglio and Executive Director Crystal Carter PHCC of Louisiana leaders Trey Giglio and Crystal Carter warn that proposed state licensing reforms under House Bill 953 could weaken training standards, compromise public safety, and dilute the long-term credibility of the plumbing profession. PHCC of Louisiana leaders Trey Giglio and Crystal Carter warn that proposed state licensing reforms under House Bill 953 could weaken training standards, compromise public safety, and dilute the long-term credibility of the plumbing profession.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23496 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:50:46 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23496-q-and-a-with-plumbing-heating-cooling-contractors-of-louisiana-president-trey-giglio-and-executive-director-crystal-carter Untitled design (3).jpg PHCC-ASA 2026 Joint Legislative Conference Brings Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill PHCC-ASA bring contractors, distributors and industry leaders to Washington, D.C., calling for action on workforce development, energy policy and regulatory certainty during their 2026 joint legislative conference. PHCC-ASA bring contractors, distributors and industry leaders to Washington, D.C., calling for action on workforce development, energy policy and regulatory certainty during their 2026 joint legislative conference.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23465 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23465-phcc-asa-2026-joint-legislative-conference-brings-industry-priorities-to-capitol-hill PHCC-ASA 2026 Joint Legislative Conference Brings Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill.jpg HARDI and PHCC File Amicus Brief Supporting EPA AIM Act Allocation Rule HARDI and PHCC urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold EPA refrigerant allocation rules, warning changes could disrupt the HVACR refrigerant transition.

HARDI and PHCC urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold EPA refrigerant allocation rules, warning changes could disrupt the HVACR refrigerant transition.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23448 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23448-hardi-and-phcc-file-amicus-brief-supporting-epa-aim-act-allocation-rule HARDI and PHCC File Amicus Brief Supporting EPA AIM Act Allocation Rule .jpg HARDI Survey Finds New York Homeowners Concerned About HVAC Regulations The survey found most New York homeowners believe the state should slow or adjust HVAC regulations if they increase costs for consumers. The survey found most New York homeowners believe the state should slow or adjust HVAC regulations if they increase costs for consumers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23434 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23434-hardi-survey-finds-new-york-homeowners-concerned-about-hvac-regulations HARDI Survey Finds New York Homeowners Concerned About HVAC Regulations.webp New York Appellate Court Halts Refrigerant Ban Amid Public Concern Over Food Supply Impacts A new statewide survey commissioned by HARDI found concerns the regulations could increase grocery prices, disrupt refrigeration repairs and strain food supply operations statewide. A new statewide survey commissioned by HARDI found concerns the regulations could increase grocery prices, disrupt refrigeration repairs and strain food supply operations statewide.



]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23417 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:02:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23417-new-york-appellate-court-halts-refrigerant-ban-amid-public-concern-over-food-supply-impacts New York Appellate Court Halts Refrigerant Ban Amid Public Concern Over Food Supply Impacts.webp AWWA State of the Water Industry Report Underscores Infrastructure, Funding Challenges AWWA has announced the release of its 2026 State of the Water Industry Report, which shows that infrastructure renewal and replacement is the top challenge among water sector professionals. AWWA has announced the release of its 2026 State of the Water Industry Report, which shows that infrastructure renewal and replacement is the top challenge among water sector professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23387 Mon, 04 May 2026 14:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23387-awwa-state-of-the-water-industry-report-underscores-infrastructure-funding-challenges AWWA State of the Water Industry Report Underscores Infrastructure, Funding Challenges.jpg UpCodes Launches AI-Native Specifications Solution to Address Growing Compliance Complexity in U.S. Construction New code-to-spec workflow connects building regulations directly to project specifications, helping teams surface risks earlier and reduce costly rework. New code-to-spec workflow connects building regulations directly to project specifications, helping teams surface risks earlier and reduce costly rework.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23214 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23214-upcodes-launches-ai-native-specifications-solution-to-address-growing-compliance-complexity-in-us-construction UpCodes Launches AI-Native Specifications Solution to Address Growing Compliance Complexity in U.S. Construction.jpg 2026 Boiler Report: No Single Answer The 2026 Boiler Report explores how leading manufacturers are navigating a complex landscape of electrification mandates, hybrid technologies, and workforce challenges to shape the future of hydronic heating. The 2026 Boiler Report explores how leading manufacturers are navigating a complex landscape of electrification mandates, hybrid technologies, and workforce challenges to shape the future of hydronic heating.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23205 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23205-2026-boiler-report-no-single-answer iStock-609052488.jpg New York Appellate Court Prevents Enforcement of Key Refrigerant Ban Provision The court has granted an Order to Show Cause in the ongoing legal challenge to the state’s refrigerant regulations brought by HARDI. The court has granted an Order to Show Cause in the ongoing legal challenge to the state’s refrigerant regulations brought by HARDI.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23203 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23203-new-york-appellate-court-prevents-enforcement-of-key-refrigerant-ban-provision New York Appellate Court.jpg The Rising Regulatory, Legislative Pressures on HVACR Distributors Over the past several months, HARDI advocacy has maintained a strong and strategic presence across the states and in our nation’s capitol, promoting policies that reflect the needs of HVACR distributors and the contractor customers they serve. Over the past several months, HARDI advocacy has maintained a strong and strategic presence across the states and in our nation’s capitol, promoting policies that reflect the needs of HVACR distributors and the contractor customers they serve.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23049 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23049-the-rising-regulatory-legislative-pressures-on-hvacr-distributors iStock-2186729096.jpg HARDI Hosts Second Annual New York State Advocacy Day in Albany HARDI’s second annual New York State Advocacy Day put HVACR distributors face-to-face with state lawmakers to push for refrigerant regulations aligned with federal standards. HARDI’s second annual New York State Advocacy Day put HVACR distributors face-to-face with state lawmakers to push for refrigerant regulations aligned with federal standards.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22782 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:58:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22782-hardi-hosts-second-annual-new-york-state-advocacy-day-in-albany HARDI Hosts Second Annual New York State Advocacy Day in Albany.jpg HARDI Files Amicus Supporting Washington Voters Efforts to Protect Consumer Energy Choice This filing allows HARDI to provide additional context for the court to use in making a final decision. This filing allows HARDI to provide additional context for the court to use in making a final decision.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22607 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:19:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22607-hardi-files-amicus-supporting-washington-voters-efforts-to-protect-consumer-energy-choice HARDI Files Amicus Supporting Washington Voters Efforts to Protect Consumer Energy Choice.webp 2025 Water Heater Showcase We recently asked water heater manufacturers what sets them apart from the competition, what regulatory changes are impacting them and what they are doing to meet current market trends. Several companies shared their knowledge with us. We recently asked water heater manufacturers what sets them apart from the competition, what regulatory changes are impacting them and what they are doing to meet current market trends. Several companies shared their knowledge with us.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22367 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22367-2025-water-heater-showcase SENSEI RX.covered.garage.w.wifi module copy.jpg Don’t Let Regulations Scare Homeowners: How PR Helps When plumbing regulations change, smart contractors use clear communication and strategic PR to build trust, educate the public, and position themselves as industry leaders. When plumbing regulations change, smart contractors use clear communication and strategic PR to build trust, educate the public, and position themselves as industry leaders.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22224 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22224-dont-let-regulations-scare-homeowners-how-pr-helps PHCN1025_plumber repairing leak.jpg Policy, Product and the HVACR Channel Cooling season brings challenges — tariffs, policies, and refrigerant shortages. HARDI is leading the charge to support and guide the industry forward. Cooling season brings challenges — tariffs, policies, and refrigerant shortages. HARDI is leading the charge to support and guide the industry forward.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21710 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21710-policy-product-and-the-hvacr-channel TW0725_HVAC tech-air conditioning repair.jpg OSHA Hearings Hint at Revised Heat Rule Though many expected the Trump administration to kill the proposed regulation, the agency may simply tone it down to a more performance-based standard, experts say. Though many expected the Trump administration to kill the proposed regulation, the agency may simply tone it down to a more performance-based standard, experts say.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21762 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21762-osha-hearings-hint-at-revised-heat-rule OSHA Hearings Hint at Revised Heat Rule.jpg U.S. Green Building Council Calls on Senate to Reject Tax Legislation That Would Cripple Energy Efficiency, Clean Energy Incentives The U.S. Green Building Council calls on the U.S. Senate to reject the proposed budget reconciliation legislation released by the Senate Finance Committee on Monday. The U.S. Green Building Council calls on the U.S. Senate to reject the proposed budget reconciliation legislation released by the Senate Finance Committee on Monday.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21686 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21686-us-green-building-council-calls-on-senate-to-reject-tax-legislation-that-would-cripple-energy-efficiency-clean-energy-incentives U.S. Green Building Council calls on Senate to Reject Tax Legislation That Would Cripple Energy Efficiency, Clean Energy Incentives.jpg A2L Equipment Surpasses 50% of Market Share as HFC Transition Accelerates HARDI has announced that the HVACR industry has reached a significant milestone in its transition to lower-global warming potential refrigerants. HARDI has announced that the HVACR industry has reached a significant milestone in its transition to lower-global warming potential refrigerants.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21659 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21659-a2l-equipment-surpasses-50-of-market-share-as-hfc-transition-accelerates A2L Equipment Surpasses 50% of Market Share as HFC Transition Accelerates.jpg Moen Raises Alarm on Health Risks of Cheap, Off-Brand Faucets Moen is calling attention to concerning new findings that show off-brand, foreign-made faucets present serious health risks for consumers. Moen is calling attention to concerning new findings that show off-brand, foreign-made faucets present serious health risks for consumers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21656 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:29:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21656-moen-raises-alarm-on-health-risks-of-cheap-off-brand-faucets Moen Raises Alarm on Health Risks of Cheap, Off-brand Faucets.jpg Chicago Faucets Hosts Public Health Webinar to Help Facilities Comply with Emerging Legionella Regulations Spenser Johnson will present "Navigating Evolving Water Management Regulations: Ensuring Compliance & Public Safety” on Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m. CDT. Spenser Johnson will present "Navigating Evolving Water Management Regulations: Ensuring Compliance & Public Safety” on Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m. CDT.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21639 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:22:20 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21639-chicago-faucets-hosts-public-health-webinar-to-help-facilities-comply-with-emerging-legionella-regulations Chicago Faucets Hosts Public Health Webinar to Help Facilities Comply with Emerging Legionella Regulations.jpg PHCC Contractors Make Major Impact During 2025 Legislative Conference PHCC successfully concluded its 2025 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., on May 21, with a day of critical advocacy efforts that will benefit contractors across the country. PHCC successfully concluded its 2025 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., on May 21, with a day of critical advocacy efforts that will benefit contractors across the country.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21613 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:42:46 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21613-phcc-contractors-make-major-impact-during-2025-legislative-conference PHCC Contractors Make Major Impact During 2025 Legislative Conference.jpg HARDI Members Take Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill During 2025 Congressional Fly-In HARDI held its annual Congressional Fly-In this week, bringing 70 member leaders from across the country to Washington, D.C., to advocate for key policy priorities affecting the HVACR industry. HARDI held its annual Congressional Fly-In this week, bringing 70 member leaders from across the country to Washington, D.C., to advocate for key policy priorities affecting the HVACR industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21544 Thu, 22 May 2025 09:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21544-hardi-members-take-industry-priorities-to-capitol-hill-during-2025-congressional-fly-in HARDI Members Take Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill During 2025 Congressional Fly-In.jpg DOE Halts Fossil Fuel Ban for Federal Buildings The Department of Energy has announced it has delayed the compliance date for new provisions regarding Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings. The Department of Energy has announced it has delayed the compliance date for new provisions regarding Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21457 Tue, 06 May 2025 12:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21457-doe-halts-fossil-fuel-ban-for-federal-buildings DOE Halts Fossil Fuel Ban for Federal Buildings.jpg Rinnai Welcomes U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright Highlighting Energy Policy Wins and Job Preservation Rinnai proudly welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia, on Friday, May 2. Rinnai proudly welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia, on Friday, May 2.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21447 Mon, 05 May 2025 11:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21447-rinnai-welcomes-us-energy-secretary-chris-wright-highlighting-energy-policy-wins-and-job-preservation Rinnai Welcomes U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright Highlighting Energy Policy Wins and Job Preservation.jpg 2025 Boiler Report: Searching for Certainty Hydronics manufacturers are focused on decarbonization and the evolving role of boilers, heat pumps, and hybrids—but uncertainty around federal and local regulations has left many cautious. While some are forging ahead with high-efficiency products, others are waiting for clearer rules before making bold moves. Hydronics manufacturers are focused on decarbonization and the evolving role of boilers, heat pumps, and hybrids—but uncertainty around federal and local regulations has left many cautious. While some are forging ahead with high-efficiency products, others are waiting for clearer rules before making bold moves.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21361 Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21361-2025-boiler-report-searching-for-certainty iStock-2156942049.jpg New Tool from Ice Air Helps NYC Buildings Tackle LL97 Compliance Building owners, developers, and property managers can instantly evaluate the potential savings of switching to Ice Air’s innovative All Climate Comfort equipment. Building owners, developers, and property managers can instantly evaluate the potential savings of switching to Ice Air’s innovative All Climate Comfort equipment.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21428 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21428-new-tool-from-ice-air-helps-nyc-buildings-tackle-ll97-compliance New Tool from Ice Air Helps NYC Buildings Tackle LL97 Compliance.jpg