Paul Stehle recently participated in an official EPA public testimony hearing on the refrigerant crisis—a marathon Microsoft Teams call with 268 participants designed to last one hour. The first speakers, mostly corporate strategists and industry elites, set a tone that was self-centered and disconnected from everyday contractors and citizens.

The hearing revealed a key challenge: only a few small “splinter groups” voiced disagreement, yet their input often went unheard due to technical issues or time constraints. Paul emphasizes the power of these groups and encourages contractors to share their own experiences with refrigerant deadlines. FRACCA will compile these stories for the public record and share them with legislators, ensuring the voices of constituents—and customers—are heard. Click here to read more.