Minnesota Heating & Cooling Association - MHCA

07/13/2026

The HVAC industry has enjoyed a key exception to the National Electrical Code (NEC) for the past two code cycles. But that exception is about to expire.

The 2020 National Electrical Code initially included a GFCI protection requirement for outdoor air conditioners and heat pumps

02/16/2026

Gen Z survey: 60% want into the trades
Gen Z has been increasingly drawn to the trades, a trend that could help fill the roughly 40,000 job openings for HVAC techs and installers projected each year until 2032. More in comments:

02/04/2026

EPA eases up on HVAC install deadline

The agency over the holidays announced that it's deprioritizing the enforcement of a deadline that affects many R-410A systems

01/05/2026

Will R410 install rules change for 2026? https://homepros.news/epa-eases-up-on-hvac-install-deadline/

12/23/2025

Congratulations to MHCA’s current President Robin Johnson for being recognized by Women in HVACR for her leadership in the HVAC industry! We appreciate her leadership and contributions on the Board of Directors and in the industry.

🎉 Today we’re celebrating Robin Johnson!

Robin is a breath of fresh air in the HVACR industry, a people-centered business owner who leads with both heart and discipline. She brings clarity, strategy, and compassion to her work, always balancing what’s best for her customers and her team.

As her nominator shared: “Robin’s leadership not only strengthens her company but elevates the standards of the HVAC community as a whole.”

Thank you, Robin, for investing in growth, championing women in the trades, and leading with purpose every day. 💙🔧