Full-scale outfitting of Texas prisons with air-conditioning systems is estimated at about $1.5 billion, making this mandate one of the largest institutional HVAC retrofit projects in the state. The question of how to convert the entire prison system to mechanical cooling by 2029 has already become a subject of active discussion in the industry.
Regulation · October 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Texas Prison Air-Conditioning Mandate Sets the Stage for a Large-Scale Retrofit
A federal order initiates one of the largest HVAC retrofit projects in Texas facilities, with costs that could reach $1.5 billion. Air-conditioning systems must be installed by 2029. Article dated September 30, 2026.