Regulatory

04.23.26

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 …

04.21.26

On Oct. 6, 2026, new energy conservation standards for commercial water heaters, approved by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) back in 2023, will come into effect. The new standards will force a significant change from the products that are currently on the market today, calling for all commercial gas water heaters to utilize condensing technology in all installations. Specifically, the DOE …

04.08.26

Plumbing and HVACR contractors are invited to register for CONNECT 2026, taking place Oct. 19–22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. FALLS CHURCH, Va. – April 2026 – Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) encourages plumbing and HVACR contractors to make plans now ...

03.25.26

In Dec. 2024, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) published a final rule to significantly tighten state regulations on hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants utilized in HVACR equipment and heat pump water heaters. This measure was approved despite action by Congress that represented a compromise between environmental lobbyists and HVACR manufacturers to phase out HFC …

02.24.26

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), in partnership with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) National Association and ...

02.20.26

On June 1, 2023, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed HB23-1161 into law after it was approved by both chambers of the Colorado General Assembly. The bill encompassed sweeping appliance efficiency changes that have a significant impact on water heaters that would be shipped into the state after the beginning of 2026. Perhaps most notably, the law would effectively ban the shipment of all non …

01.30.26

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) is pleased to announce its 2026 Legislative Conference, taking place May 5-6 at the YOTEL in Washington, D.C. Registration is now open for members and fellow industry professionals. This year’s conference — co-hosted with ...

01.26.26

January 26, 2026 — The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) has published its Environmental Scan: 2026 Outlook for the P-H-C Industry, offering a strategic overview of critical forces shaping the plumbing, heating, and cooling sectors in the year ahead. “This report helps PHCC ...

01.22.26

As we all celebrate the New Year, many of the issues that will likely impact the space and water heating industry continue to wait to be decided in court rooms across the United States. In New York State and Washington State, there are two important matters in particular that are scheduled to be determined by the judiciary this year. First, in Mulhern Gas Co. v. Mosley, a coalition of, …

01.12.26

Key Takeaways: Labor Markets Will Cool in ’26, But P-H-C Demand for Talent Remains ...