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Inside Look: Obamacare – Who Pays the Penalty?

In this episode of Inside Look from IE3 TV: Obamacare deadlines are looming, and it may be the most confusing new […]

Everything’s Political: The HOMES Act

In this episode of Everything’s Political from IE3 TV: Important legislation has been introduced that would change government policy for efficiency […]

Obamacare: What Contractors Need To Know About Health Care Now

The implementation of Obamacare may be the most complicated new employer requirement ever and there are a lot of questions surrounding what needs to be done with less than a year to do it. Find out what you need to know now about how this sweeping healthcare reform law will affect your business.

Court Ruling Rebukes NLRB & Obama Administration

When the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia overturned a 2012 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision this […]

Everything’s Political: Regional Furnace Standards

In this episode of Everything’s Political from IE3 TV: Charlie McCrudden explains what’s been going on with regional furnace standards, which were […]

Ambitious Rulemaking Agenda For 2013

Twice a year, the federal government releases the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. Compiled by the Regulatory […]

How Will The New Congress Treat The HVACR Industry?

The November elections did little to change the landscape in Washington for the 113th Congress. Sure, Democrats made incremental gains […]

R-22: Contractor Perspectives On The Confusion

R-22. Wasn’t there a phaseout? Yeah, but prices to service existing units have skyrocketed, and then there’s the whole “dry charge” thing. Contractors talk about the refrigerant that won’t go away.

How You Can Help The Industry Advance In Washington

What’s one of the most common complaints about Congress? How about there are too many special interests that make it difficult […]

Obamacare And The Election

It’s been several months since the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the health care reform law, but the debate over […]

On The Border With Regional Standards

As contractors we all should have concerns about the new regional standards for residential gas furnaces and central air conditioners […]

What’s On Contractors’ Minds?

I just returned from Las Vegas where I attended the 44th Annual ACCA Annual Conference and Indoor Air  Expo. As […]

Regional Standards Enforcement Rulemaking Will Change Industry

As everyone in the industry is aware, two federal agencies have begun rulemakings on the enforcement of the pending energy […]

Marowske Testifies Before Congress

Michigan contractor Gary Marowske urges the House Small Business Committee to focus on individual taxes, not just corporate rates, because most businesses, like his, are pass-through entities.

Revving Up for the 2012 Elections

Another election year, already? Buckle up, 2012 looks like it’s going to be a bumpy one. Charlie McCrudden explains why.

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