AHRI Announces New Logo and VisionMay 16, 2013The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today debuted a new logo and vision for the association. The new logo includes a tagline, which also serves as the association’s vision: “We Make Life Better.” Read More >AHRI Releases March 2013 U.S. Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipment DataMay 15, 2013 A full report of the March, 2013 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >AHRI Certification Programs Achieve Exemplary ENERGY STAR Compliance Rates in 2012April 22, 2013The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today announced that its 2012 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR compliance rates across eight product sections averaged 97.2 percent, far exceeding the overall average ENERGY STAR compliance rate of 93 percent.Read More >AHRI Releases February 2013 U.S. Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipment DataApril 15, 2013A full report of the February, 2013 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >HVACR Students, Instructors, Receive $20,500 in Education FundingMarch 26, 2013The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr., Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), today announced the recipients of $20,500 in scholarship funds to nine students studying the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVACR) and water heating trades, three instructors, and one student who applied via the new returning veterans program. Read More >AHRI Releases January 2013 U.S. Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipment DataMarch 15, 2013A full report of the January, 2013 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >AHRI Offers Homeowners Simple Springtime Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Maintenance TipsMarch 13, 2013The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today reminded homeowners that the spring season is the ideal time to prepare cooling equipment for the hot summer months and ensure it operates at its highest efficiency.Read More > HVAC and Water Heating Tax Credit Form 5695 Now AvailableMarch 04, 2013The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today advised consumers to utilize IRS form 5695 to receive 25C available tax credits for highly efficient HVAC and water heating equipment that were reinstated by Congress.Read More >AHRI Releases December 2012 U.S. Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipment DataFebruary 20, 2013A full report of the December, 2012 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >AHRI Publishes 2012 HVACR & Water Heating Industry Statistical ProfileFebruary 20, 2013The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) recently published the 2012 edition of the AHRI HVACR & Water Heating Industry Statistical Profile. Read More >AHRI Responds to Counterfeit Refrigerant Reports, Offers Guidance to Detect and AvoidFebruary 12, 2013The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today published a white paper, Reports of R-134a Contaminated with R-40 and Other Refrigerants, to assist contractors and others in the industry in identifying and avoiding counterfeit refrigerants. Read More >Contractors, Insurance Adjusters Reminded of Importance of Installing Matched AC/Heat Pump Systems in Hurricane Sandy AftermathJanuary 15, 2013The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today reminded contractors, technicians, and insurance adjusters in the Northeastern United States of the importance of properly matching split-system air conditioners and heat pumps that are being replaced due to damage resulting from Hurricane Sandy.Read More >DOE, APGA Reach Settlement on Furnace RuleJanuary 14, 2013Ask Court of Appeals to Vacate and RemandRead More >AHRI Releases November 2012 U.S. Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipment DataJanuary 11, 2013A full report of the November, 2012 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >Congress, President Retroactively Extend HVAC and Water Heating 25C Tax CreditsJanuary 03, 2013On January 2, President Obama signed legislation designed to avoid the “fiscal cliff” and keep tax rates from increasing for every American who pays taxes.Read More >AHRI-supported Regulatory Relief Measures Signed into Law December 18, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today applauded President Obama’s signing of H.R. 6582, the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act. The House of Representatives and Senate passed the bill in early December in an exemplary display of bipartisanship. Read More >AHRI Releases October 2012 U.S. Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipment DataDecember 11, 2012A full report of the October, 2012 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >AHRI Applauds Senate Following Passage of Bi-Partisan Regulatory Relief BillDecember 06, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today applauded the Senate for passing H.R. 6582, the American Energy Manufacturers Technical Corrections Act, in an exemplary display of bipartisanship that follows Tuesday’s passage of the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.Read More >AHRI Commends House for Passing Bi-Partisan Regulatory Relief BillDecember 04, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today commended the House of Representatives, and the exemplary bi-partisan cooperation displayed by 15 original co-sponsors, in passing H.R.6582, the American Energy Manufacturers Technical Corrections Act. Read More >AHRI Relieved at Deadline Extension for Certifying Commercial Equipment to U.S. DOEDecember 03, 2012Will Continue to Push for AEDM and Time to Implement Read More >AHRI Releases First Final Test Reports for Low-GWP Alternative Refrigerants Evaluation Program November 27, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today released three final test reports for its Low Global Warming Potential Alternative Refrigerants Evaluation Program (Low-GWP AREP). Read More >Heating Equipment Manufacturers Working Hard to Meet Increased Demand in Wake of Hurricane SandyNovember 27, 2012In the wake of Hurricane Sandy and the superstorm it spawned in the Northeastern United States, manufacturers represented by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) have increased production to meet the unexpected increased demand for residential and light commercial boilers, furnaces, and heat pumps. Read More >AHRI Welcomes New Officers, Presents Awards and ScholarshipsNovember 20, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) held its Annual Meeting November 11-13 in Palm Springs, California, during which it elected new association officers and presented awards to industry leaders. In addition, the Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation awarded scholarships to four students studying at San Joaquin Valley College.Read More >AHRI Addresses Uncertainty in DOE Test Procedure for Modulating Condensing Residential BoilersNovember 19, 2012 Immediately Implements Changes; Working with DOE on Permanent FixRead More >AHRI Releases September 2012 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment DataNovember 16, 2012A full report of the September, 2012 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >REES Scholarship Foundation Announces New Programs to Support Veterans, InstructorsNovember 02, 2012The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation today announced two new scholarship programs designed to support returning veterans and also heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) instructors in our nation’s technical schools and community colleges, as well as those who teach our industry’s courses in traditional four-year institutions.Read More >AHRI Releases Risk Assessment of Residential Heat Pump Systems Using 2L Flammable RefrigerantsNovember 01, 2012Research finds very low refrigerant ignition riskRead More >Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: AHRI Provides Tips for Flood Damaged Heating, Cooling EquipmentOctober 31, 2012Homeowners who have experienced flood damage are advised to take important safety precautions with regard to their home’s heating and cooling systems, according to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the trade association representing manufacturers of HVAC and water heating equipment.Read More >AHRI Releases August 2012 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment DataOctober 23, 2012Read More >AHRI Applauds Senate Passage of Regulatory Relief MeasuresSeptember 24, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today applauded the Senate’s unanimous consent passage of H.R. 4850, the Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act. H.R. 4850, as amended by the Senate, contains regulatory relief measures for manufacturers of water heaters, small duct-high velocity equipment, and service-over–the-counter commercial refrigerators.Read More >AHRI Announces Support for Carbon Monoxide Detector LegislationSeptember 18, 2012Consumer Safety Should Be First PriorityRead More >AHRI Releases July 2012 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment DataSeptember 17, 2012A full report of the July, 2012 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >U.S. Air Conditioner Manufacturers Respond to Reports of R-22 SmugglingSeptember 12, 2012he Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) President and CEO Stephen Yurek today responded to what he termed “several inaccuracies” in a September 8, 2012, article in the New York Times on smuggling, primarily from China, of hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerant (typically referred to as R-22 or HCFC-22).Read More >AHRI Releases June 2012 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment DataAugust 21, 2012Read More >AHRI Responds to Aqua Comfort Technologies August 01, 2012AHRI sent a letter to Aqua Comfort Technologies in response to its resignation letter to the Heat Pump Pool Heaters Certification Program. Read the letter here. Read More >AHRI Releases May 2012 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment DataJuly 17, 2012A full report of the May, 2012 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >AHRI Bids Farewell to Joe Mattingly, Welcomes New General CounselJune 28, 2012AHRI Bids Farewell to Joe Mattingly, Welcomes New General CounselRead More >AHRI Recommends That Homeowners Replace Flood Damaged Heating, Cooling EquipmentJune 27, 2012Homeowners who have experienced flood damage are advised to take important safety precautions with regard to their home’s heating and cooling systems, according to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the trade association representing manufacturers of HVAC and water heating equipment.Read More >AHRI Publishes Harmonized Standard for Compressors and Compressor UnitsJune 21, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today announced the publication of standards 570 (I-P)-2012 and 571 (SI)-2012, Performance Rating of Positive Displacement Carbon Dioxide Refrigerant Compressors and Compressor Units, providing for the first time a rating method for compressors and compressor units that use CO2 as a refrigerant.Read More >AHRI Announces Revision of Standard 880 to Include End Reflection LossJune 20, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today announced the revision of AHRI Standard 880, Performance Rating of Air Terminals, to include end reflection loss (ERL) to better predict sound generated by air terminal units. Read More >AHRI Releases April 2012 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment DataJune 13, 2012A full report of the April, 2012 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >AHRI Partners with U.S. Foreign & Commercial Service, Bringing Export Resources to AHRI MembersJune 01, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Foreign and Commercial Service (US&FCS) to create a formalized program that offers AHRI members improved access to U.S. and Foreign Commercial Services’ international trade resources. The New Market Export Initiative (NMEI) was developed to help U.S. manufacturers expand their export sales to new markets. Read More >HVACR Workforce Development Foundation to Elevate Industry, Attract New PlayersMay 31, 2012Eight heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and water heating industry associations recently announced the formation of the HVACR Workforce Development Foundation. The Foundation will work to raise awareness of the industry, attract new members to the workforce, and enhance the quality of the available workforce in the industry. Read More >AHRI Releases March 2012 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment DataMay 16, 2012A full report of the March, 2012 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >NATE Renews Agreement with AHRI; Begins Search for New PresidentMay 08, 2012At its recent meeting, the Board of Directors of North American Technician Excellence (NATE) renewed the organization’s contract with AHRI to provide in-house services, including accounting, human resources, and government relations.Read More >AHRI Works Toward a Greener FutureApril 23, 2012 The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has been at the forefront of identifying and implementing energy-saving practices. “AHRI takes the environment and energy efficiency very seriously,” said AHRI President and CEO Stephen Yurek. Read More >AHRI Releases February 2012 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment DataApril 17, 2012A full report of the February, 2012 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >AHRI Co-sponsors 2012 HVACR & Mechanical ConferenceApril 13, 2012More than 200 Education Professionals Attended March ConferenceRead More >AHRI Launches New Directory for Forced Circulation Air-Cooling and Air-Heating CoilsApril 12, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) launched a new online directory of AHRI Certified® Forced Circulation Air-Cooling and Air-Heating Coils (ACHC). The AHRI Certification Program tests this equipment to AHRI Standard 410-2001 with Addendum 3, Forced-Circulation Air-Heating and Air-Cooling Coils (formerly ARI 410). The new tool is easier to use than its predecessor, providing specifiers, engineers, and contractors with a better way to verify performance and certification of these products. Read More >Canadian, American Associations Sign Cooperation AgreementMarch 26, 2012The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) and the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) signed a mutual cooperation agreement designed to help each association promote common policy positions and policy statements, communicate those positions to their respective governments and code bodies, and avoid, to the extent practicable, conflicting policy positions. Read More >AHRI Releases January 2012 U.S. Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment DataMarch 16, 2012 A full report of the January, 2012 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >AHRI Launches 38th Certification Program: Indoor Pool DehumidifiersMarch 13, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has launched a new certification program for indoor pool dehumidifiers (IPDs). This is AHRI’s 38th certification program.Read More >AHRI Releases December 2011 U.S. Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipment DataFebruary 10, 2012A full report of the December, 2011 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >AHRI Lauds DOE Energy Star Report for Water HeatersFebruary 07, 2012No Test Failures Points to Need for DOE to Re-evaluate Testing FocusRead More >AHRI Hails Court Ruling Upholding Federal PreemptionJanuary 27, 2012Federal District Court Judge Finds Albuquerque Code in ViolationRead More >AHRI Publishes Industry Standard for Variable Frequency DrivesJanuary 19, 2012The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today announced the publication of an industry-first standard for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). As with all AHRI Standards, 1210 (I-P)-2011 & 1211 (SI)-2011, Performance Rating of Variable Frequency Drives, are available free of charge on AHRI’s website.Read More >AHRI, NATE Announce Restructure and Administrative Services AgreementJanuary 16, 2012Moves designed to ensure NATE’s growth and progressRead More >AHRI Releases November 2011 U.S. Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipment DataJanuary 12, 2012Read More >AHRI Releases October 2011 U.S. Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipment DataDecember 14, 2011A full report of the October, 2011 monthly shipments is available here.Read More >AHRI Calls for Extension of Energy Efficiency Tax CreditsDecember 14, 2011Cites homeowner energy and cost savings, employment benefitsRead More >AHRI Releases September 2011 U.S. Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipment DataDecember 06, 2011Read More >