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06.16.26
Interview with Incoming CEO Dan Quinonez
As he prepares to take the helm as PHCC’s next CEO, Dan Quinonez is focused on strengthening the association through membership growth, workforce development, chapter engagement, and strong advocacy on issues such as contractor licensing. In a recent interview with Homepros ...
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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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06.09.26
Keynote Speaker Announced for CONNECT 2026
Dr. Rick Goodman, leadership expert and motivational speaker, to headline PHCC CONNECT 2026 in Milwaukee. FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) announces Dr. Rick Goodman, internationally recognized leadership expert, motivational speaker and bestselling author, as the keynote speaker for PHCC CONNECT 2026, taking place October ...
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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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05.12.26
PHCC and Bernzomatic Align to Deliver More Value to Contractors and Strengthen the Future Workforce
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) and Bernzomatic ...
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04.08.26
PHCC’s CONNECT 2026 Conference: Building Community. Advancing the Industry.
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 ...
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03.25.26
New York Legislation Aims to Ensure State Reasonably Regulates HFC Refrigerants
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 …
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03.20.26
PHCC Welcomes Zoeller Pump Company as New Corporate Partner
Falls Church, Va. — The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) is proud to announce Zoeller Pump Company as its newest Corporate Partner, strengthening a shared commitment to supporting professional contractors and advancing the plumbing and HVAC industry. As a leading manufacturer of sump, effluent, sewage, grinder and battery backup pumps and related solutions for …
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02.24.26
HARDI and PHCC File Supreme Court Brief to Protect Consumer Choice in Home Heating
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), in partnership with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) National Association and ...
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02.20.26
Colorado Law Bans the Use of Most Propane Residential Water Heaters
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 …
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