Industry News
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10.29.26
PHCC Honors Midwestern Mechanical Inc. as 2026 Plumbing Contractor of the Year
A commitment to developing skilled tradespeople, embracing technology, and strengthening the plumbing profession has defined Midwestern Mechanical Inc.’s leadership in the industry. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota, company has been named the ...
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10.29.26
Virginia Apprentice Daniel Boyles Named PHCC’s 2026 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year
Recognized for his resilience, commitment to learning, and dedication to the plumbing profession, Daniel Boyles has been named ...
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08.10.26
Federated Insurance® Acquires High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI)
On August 1, 2026, Federated Insurance acquired High Definition Vehicle Insurance ...
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07.09.26
PHCC CONNECT 2026 to Feature Expanded Two-Day Product & Technology Showcase, Featuring Learning Labs and Podcast Pods
Attendees will explore innovations, gain insights and network with industry experts over two days. FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Plumbing and HVACR contractors looking for a diverse range of ...
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06.24.26
Colorado Enacts Legislation to Temporarily Address NOx Regulation Concerns for Propane Water Heaters
On June 2, 2026, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB26-002 into law. The legislation includes a very important provision that would exclude propane water heaters from strict water heater NOx emissions restrictions that were passed into law by the state in 2023. In 2023, the Colorado government enacted HB23-1161 into law. This legislation, among other things, restricted the amount of NOx …
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06.10.26
Bradford White strengthens skilled trades education through PHCC support, product donations
Trusted water heater manufacturer contributes equipment and funding to training centers nationwide through its Industry Forward® initiative AMBLER, Pa., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announces new product donations and financial contributions to the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors …
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05.27.26
U.S. Department of Energy Delays Enforcement of Commercial Water Heater Efficiency Standards
On April 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an Enforcement Policy Statement (EPS) relative to recently established commercial water heater efficiency standards that were originally slated to apply to products manufactured after October 6, 2026. Those standards impact only gas-fired commercial water heaters and require storage products to meet or exceed a Thermal Efficiency (TE) …
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04.23.26
Messages About The Commercial Gas Water Heater Rule
PHCC has discussed the changes coming for commercial gas water heaters resulting from a U.S. Department of Energy rule. Bradford White CEO Bruce Carnevale has taken the time to prepare some informational videos explaining much of the situation, including an overview, the possible appeal to the courts, and some common misconceptions. As previously reported, PHCC and HARDI filed and Amicus Brief …
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03.25.26
HVACR Industry Supports Employer Directed Skills Act
PHCC joined with Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), AHRI, HARDI, ASHRAE, NATE, and the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) to demonstrate HVAC industry support the Employer Directed Skills Act sponsored by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC). Currently, jobseekers looking for employment training opportunities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) would be assessed …
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03.04.26
ACCA and PHCC Poised to Pursue Strategic Collaboration
FALLS CHURCH, VA (March 4, 2026) — The leading organizations representing plumbing and HVACR contractors in the United States have launched a strategic collaboration as a part of their shared mission to strengthen the contracting industry. As the two most established trade associations in the plumbing, heating, and cooling contracting industry, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors …
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