Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) has introduced the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act), allowing the HVACR industry to transition to a new generation of refrigerants and maintain US leadership in air-conditioning and refrigeration technology.

HARDI supports a national HFC phasedown through the AIM Act, because it provides certainty to the industry and provides a single standard nationwide instead of a patchwork of state regulations. Additionally the AIM Act would create new manufacturing jobs in the United States, spur further investment in the U.S. economy by the HVACR industry, and ensure the continued safety and training of licensed HVACR professionals.

Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Thomas Carper (D-DE) have introduced the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act) along with 14 other original bipartisan cosponsors which would give EPA a limited grant of authority to phasedown the use of HFCs over the next 17 years. This regulation is necessary to move the industry to new HFO based refrigerants and equipment.

 

The goal of this legislation is to keep the United States as the leader in air-conditioning and refrigeration technologies. U.S. distributors are benefited through direct contact with their supplier manufacturers in order to meet the demands of their customers, so it is vitally important for HARDI members to help us support this important legislation.

To help members contact their legislators directly HARDI has developed a portal that allows members to send action letters to your elected officials. By clicking the button below you can urge your Senators to cosponsor the AIM Act.

We plan to expand the portal in coming months so that members can take action on all issues that affect the HVACR industry as they arise, giving you the opportunity to participate in the issues that affect your business.