HARDI and EGIA Enter Into Mutually Beneficial Partnership

EGIA and HARDI announce a partnership with the express goals of strengthening the relationship between the associations and growth in the North American HVACR industry.

For decades, the two associations have served the HVACR industry in different capacities; HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International) being focused on serving wholesale distribution companies, and EGIA primarily serving a contractor constituency.

“The decision to enter into a formal partnership will help unify efforts previously being made independently by each association into targeted and cohesive strategies designed to deliver enhanced energy efficiency services and training to contractors, distributors and manufacturers,” said Talbot Gee, HARDI CEO.

As the partnership evolves, the associations will explore ways to mutually enhance participation for their respective membership bases’ involvement in talent and training programs. Furthermore, efforts will be made to encourage a blending of membership attendance at the respective associations’ events to drive awareness, education and success for the goals outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding.

Bruce Matulich, EGIA CEO explains the anticipated impact in terms of aligning advocacy efforts, “As HVACR incentives and regulation policy become increasingly complex to navigate, a collaboration of our respective Government Affairs teams will positively influence the use and distribution of IRA incentive funding; allow us to maximize advocacy through the regulatory process ; and optimize our participation in advisory meetings regarding IRA program design and implementation with State Energy offices.”

To learn more about the positive impact that HARDI’s partnership with EGIA will have upon the HVACR industry, read the full press release here, or watch the video below to hear directly from Talbot Gee and Bruce Matulich.