Technology
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07.22.26
U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Against Industry on New York Electrification Policies
On June 30, 2026, the United States 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ...
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07.13.26
PHCC and Milwaukee Tool Expand Commitment to Building the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals
Falls Church, Va. — PHCC—National Association and Milwaukee Tool are expanding their ...
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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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07.07.26
HVACR Industry Coalition Supports Senator Ernst’s SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act, S. 4892
July 7, 2026 — A coalition of HVACR trade associations announced its support for ...
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06.25.26
HARDI, PHCC, and ACCA Announce Legal Challenge to Portions of EPA Technology Transitions Reconsideration Rule
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors – National Association (PHCC), and Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) ...
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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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06.16.26
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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