Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment by creating and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. In the context of HVAC, the EPA oversees programs like ENERGY STAR®, which promotes energy-efficient products and practices, and regulates substances such as refrigerants to minimize their environmental impact, particularly concerning ozone depletion and climate change.
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