Advocacy
January 14, 2025 | 2 minute read
New York’s HFC regulation is poised to unleash devastating consequences on HVACR businesses across the state, threatening distributors, contractors, and consumers with severe disruptions. HARDI is fighting back. We’ve advocated tirelessly for our members, pushing for enforcement discretion to provide businesses with critical breathing room as they navigate these uncertain times. While we await the specific details, our commitment to protecting your businesses and the HVACR industry remains unwavering. While we await the specific details, our commitment to protecting your businesses and the HVACR industry remains unwavering. Here’s what you need to know in the meantime:
In an op-ed published in the Times Union, Talbot Gee details the disastrous impacts of this regulation, highlighting the economic and operational challenges it imposes. Read the full op-ed here. The concern doesn’t end there. Reports of refrigerant shortages are already surfacing, as covered by ACHR News. This supply strain threatens to compound the difficulties businesses are facing, making it even more critical to address the regulation’s flaws.
Keep an eye on your HARDI advocacy email alerts and check back here for updates as we continue to push for fair, practical solutions to safeguard the future of HVACR in New York and beyond.
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Alex Ayers
Alex Ayers is the Vice President of Government Affairs for Heating, Air-conditioning, & Refrigeration Distributors International. As a recovering political nerd and current policy wonk, Alex is HARDI’s primary lobbyist and regulatory expert. Growing up in Iowa, Alex was exposed early to local politics through the first in the nation Iowa Caucuses, participating as a county caucus delegate to develop the grassroots planks that go into creating the party platform. Since moving to Washington, DC, Alex has spent over a decade lobbying, publishing papers, and testifying in various policy areas, including taxes, energy, environment, agriculture, and economics. His research has been cited by organizations such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Tax Foundation.
Expertise: HVACR Policy, Government Affairs, and Political Advocacy
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