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National HVAC Parts Vol. 01 · No. 185
Houston, TX
CU$6.22/lb▲ +22%AL$1.48/lb▲ +29%NG$3.24/MMBtu▼ -5%DSL$4.67/gal▼ -2%R-410A$38/lb▲ +300%R-454B$22/lb■ newR-32$14/lb▲ +12%ELEC$0.17/kWh▲ +6%STEEL$680/ton▼ -4%HP SHARE55%▲ +8%TECH GAP110K■ growingMARKET$32B▲ +6%CU$6.22/lb▲ +22%AL$1.48/lb▲ +29%NG$3.24/MMBtu▼ -5%DSL$4.67/gal▼ -2%R-410A$38/lb▲ +300%R-454B$22/lb■ newR-32$14/lb▲ +12%ELEC$0.17/kWh▲ +6%STEEL$680/ton▼ -4%HP SHARE55%▲ +8%TECH GAP110K■ growingMARKET$32B▲ +6%

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Commodities

Copper ▲ +22%
$6.22/lb
Natural Gas ▼ -5%
$3.24/MMBtu
Diesel ▼ -2%
$4.67/gal

Refrigerants

R-410A ▲ +300%
$38/lb
R-454B — new
$22/lb
R-32 ▲ +12%
$14/lb

Industry

Tech Shortage▲ growing
110K openings
Heat Pump Share▲ +8%
55% of new installs
US HVAC Market▲ +6%
$32B 2026 est

Regulatory

SEER2 Min (South)— in effect
15.0 SEER2
IRA Heat Pump Rebate— 2026
$8K max
A2L Mandate— live
2025 in effect

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