How the Clean Air Act is affecting HVAC system regulations

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The new year brings new regulations with rules affecting heating and air conditioning systems. As of Jan. 1, EPA guidelines require all new HVAC systems to use certain refrigerants.

The goal is lowering the potential impact on global warming. Jason Parton, a local HVAC contractor, joined KXAN's Avery Travis to break down the change and how it could impact the community. Parton is the general manager of Strand Brothers Service Experts.

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