
The Refrigerant Deadline Moved. Your Service Costs Still Go Up.
EPA rolled back the equipment deadlines in May, but the AIM Act production phase-down did not move. The relief lands on new purchases. The cost lands on service.
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EPA rolled back the equipment deadlines in May, but the AIM Act production phase-down did not move. The relief lands on new purchases. The cost lands on service.

The Shift to Large-Scale Heat Pumps The transition to heat pump technology is no longer just for residential homes. Energy-intensive facilities—like hospitals, airports, and universities—are increasingly

The High Cost of Cheap Labels: Why Asset Tagging Fails Many facility managers learn the hard way that saving a few cents on asset tags leads

The Big Picture: Efficiency is the New Power Plant As the demand for electricity surges—driven by AI and data centers—energy prices are climbing and the power

The regulatory landscape for facility management just shifted significantly. As of January 1, 2026, the EPA’s AIM Act requirements have officially expanded, bringing a much larger