While spring officially starts tomorrow, several HVAC contractors are still waiting for winter to arrive. The national average temperature across the 48 contiguous states in January was 36.3 — 5.5 degrees above the 1901-2000 average, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Climatic Data Center.

With the new regional efficiency standards for residential furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps set to become effective beginning in May 2013, many in the industry are wondering: How does the Department of Energy (DOE) intend to enforce these standards?

The future of bypass ducts in zoned California heating and cooling systems appears very bleak. The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently proposed a code change that would prohibit the use of bypass ducts in zoned heating and cooling systems, and eliminate existing Title 24 zonal performance compliance credits.

Despite lingering economic blight, a gridlocked political climate, and mild winter temperatures, Paul Stalknecht, president and CEO of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), is beaming with optimism.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) will welcome more than 250 suppliers, service providers, and exhibitors to its Indoor Air Expo, to be held during its 44th annual conference and expo. 

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is hoping to educate attendees through discussion and collaboration at its 44th annual ACCA Conference and Expo. 

After more than two decades of trial and error, Bob Bachman has transformed a tangled pile of wires and circuits into two unique and innovative educational tools.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) will proudly appoint Laura DiFilippo as national chairman during its 44th annual conference and expo, March 5-8 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

A new bill, known as the Cut Energy Bills at Home Act, has been proposed in the Senate. Senate Bill 1914 would establish a $2,000 base credit for homeowners who reduce energy use by 20 percent through the installation of energy-efficient equipment.

While President Obama has expressed vocal support for energy efficiency, the coming months will reveal whether he and Congress truly support these or similar incentive-laden energy proposals.