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ACCA Fall Meetings Deliver Valuable Solutions

Address Dispatching, Marketing, and Customer Service Challenges

November 9, 2017

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America held its Business Technology and Operations Forum and Service Leadership Forum from October 24-27 in New Orleans. Hundreds of HVAC contractors, and their staff, attended the learning sessions and networking events.

ACCA Announces 2017 Service Manager of the Year

Chris Gessner recognized for his commitment to quality contracting

October 27, 2017

Chris Gessner of Schaafsma Heating and Cooling Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was named ACCA’s 2017 Service Manager of the Year.

HVACR Leaders Discuss Hurricane Recovery Assistance

Contractors, manufacturers, and organizations extend a helping hand

Amy Al-Katib

October 2, 2017

While residents and business owners in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida struggle to rebuild their lives following the path of destruction left by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, local HVAC contractors and manufacturers have an opportunity to step in and do what they do best — provide comfort.

The HEAT Is on in Congress

Bipartisan-backed HEAT Act would encourage tax-free HVAC system replacements

Samantha Sine

September 25, 2017

The HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act, HR 3515, which was recently introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Ron Kind, D-Wis., includes provisions that will allow commercial building owners to expense qualified HVAC equipment.

ACCA Supports Elimination of Obama-era Overtime Rule

The rule was blocked in November

September 12, 2017

ACCA lauded action by the Eastern District Court of Texas striking down the Obama administration’s overtime rule, which would have required employers to pay overtime to most salaried workers earning less than $47,476 annually, a drastic increase from the current annual salary limit of $23,660.

Obituary: Billy Edwards

ACCA past chairman passes away

September 11, 2017

ACCA has announced that Billy Edwards passed away in Fairview, Texas. Edwards served as ACCA’s chief elected board officer in 1989 and was employed for many years at TDIndustries, a Texas-based construction and facilities services company, serving on the company’s board of directors from 1971-2000.

The Heat is on for the HVACR Alliance

Lobbying for passage of the HEAT Act

Amy Al-Katib

August 31, 2017

If passed, H.R. 3515, the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act, introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Ron Kine, D-Wis, will allow commercial building owners to immediately expense qualified HVACR equipment replacement under Section 179D of the U.S. Tax Code.

The Importance of Quality Installations on the Industry

ACCA’s QI standard helps lead the charge

Samantha Sine

August 28, 2017

According to multiple studies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), four out of 10 homes built in the U.S. contain improper HVAC designs and equipment.

Elite Software: HVAC Design Software

August 21, 2017

The RHVAC Online web app works on all smartphones, tablets, and computers with internet access. It performs ACCA Manual J load calculations, Manual D duct sizing, and Manual S equipment selections.

HVACR Industry Alliance Backs Bipartisan HVACR Expensing Bill

Allowing building owners to expense energy-efficient upgrades

August 8, 2017

The HVACR Alliance announced its endorsement of H.R. 3515, the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act. The bill, introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Ron Kind, D-Wis., would allow commercial building owners to expense qualified HVACR equipment under Section 179 of the U.S. Tax Code.