|
|
Catalyst (Power Meeting)
Shaping the Future Through Connections, Innovation and Collaboration
July 15-18, 2024
Grand Hyatt Denver
Denver, CO
At Catalyst 2024, plumbing, heating and cooling service contractors converge to unlock the boundless potential of collaboration and innovation. As a dynamic platform for transformative ideas, Catalyst offers an opportunity to connect with like-minded business owners, exchange knowledge, and shape the future of the industry. With a diverse range of thought-provoking educational sessions, a captivating keynote speaker, and immersive networking experiences, Catalyst promises to ignite your imagination and propel your organization to new heights. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event that will redefine the possibilities of tomorrow.
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW – CLICK HERE
Please click here to reserve your hotel room today. Be sure to book by June 23 to ensure the special room rate for the meeting.
Featuring:
View our full schedule here!
Join us at Catalyst this July and together we’ll embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and limitless possibilities.
|
|
DOE Proposes Efficiency Standards for Consumer Boilers
Legislative & Regulatory Updates
By Chuck White, VP of Regulatory Affairs
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed revised energy efficiency standards for consumer heating boilers. The Proposed Rule makes small upgrades to oil fired hot water boilers but major changes to gas fired hot water boilers. DOE suggests eliminating non-condensing hot water boilers from the market. PHCC continues to maintain that the elimination of non-condensing heating products, those that can vent in masonry chimneys or double wall vents, to be a hardship for some installations. PHCC has filed comments to that effect with the Department and further asserts that DOE’s underlying assumptions significantly understate the costs and benefits of the proposed rule. |
EPA Releases Rules on Refrigerant Transition Programs
Legislative & Regulatory Updates
By Chuck White, VP of Regulatory Affairs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a final rule related to the transition away from HFC refrigerants. A fact sheet has been release for the final rule which establishes a new Global Potential Warming (GWP) limit of 700 GWP for split system air conditioners and heat pumps. This is a change from how the rule was proposed, there is now no sell through period for split system air conditioners and split system heat pumps. As written, that equipment would be illegal to install after Jan. 1, 2025; the industry had been led to believe there would be more time to eliminate existing inventories of equipment. PHCC has joined with other industry stakeholders to seek clarification of this provision and is requesting relief from this troubling change.
|
PHCC Member Running for Congress: Meet Karen Crnkovich
Legislative & Regulatory Updates
By Mark Valentini,
Director of Legislative Affairs
 Karen Crnkovich is running for Congress in Kansas’s third district. The district encompasses all of Johnson, Miami, Anderson, and Franklin Counties and the southern half of Wyandotte County in Kansas.She is also the President and Chief Hand Shaker of DMC Service Inc., a commercial HVAC and plumbing contractor in the Kansas City area and more notably a member of PHCC.
For the last 13 years, Karen has owned and operated DMC Inc. In 2022, Karen’s company was recognized as an Ingram’s Magazine and Inc. 5000 fast-growing company. In 2023, the Kansas City Chamber named it one of the city’s Top 10 Small Businesses.
Karen has worked tirelessly to grow her business. She has lived the daily grind of struggling to make payroll, navigating supply chain shortages, and managing manpower shortages. Like other business owners, Karen put everything on the line to chase the American Dream and she succeeded, but not without struggle. She experienced first-hand how confusing, complicated, and downright frustrating government laws and regulations are. Nearly half of all Americans are employed by a small business, yet our government does everything in its power to put up barriers and obstacles to success.
Congress needs more people like Karen who bring the perspective of a contractor and job creator to the policy process. Take a few minutes to learn more about her and how you can support her run for Congress by visiting her website: Karen Crnkovich for Congress (kcforkansas.com). |
November 2023 Educational Articles
Risk Management Corner tackles subjects related to workplace safety
https://www.federatedinsurance.com/posts/risk-management-corner/the-benefits-of-equipment-maintenance-and-housekeeping
HR Question of the Month provides a human resources-related question and answer from independent legal professionals
https://www.federatedinsurance.com/posts/HR-question-of-the-month/monthly-hr-advice
It’s Your Life discusses concepts related to life and disability income insurance
https://www.federatedinsurance.com/posts/its-your-life/tax-planning |
|
|
|
|
<< first < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > last >>
|
|
Page 2 of 51 |
_2672984.png)
_2675751.png)
