Articles Tagged with ''ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)''

HVACR Industry Alliance Aims to Unify the Industry

Collective group brings 11 of the industry’s top organizations together

April 3, 2017

Ten years ago, the HVACR Industry Alliance was formed to act as the “unified voice of the North American heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration industry.”

ACCA Sends Letter to D.C. Mayor

Promoting the value of quality installations

April 3, 2017

On Friday, March 17, ACCA sent a letter to Muriel Bowser, District of Columbia mayor, highlighting the importance and value that quality installation practices have on HVACR efficiencies.

Trade Shows Offer Valuable, Unique Opportunities

Re-spark the fire inside you that burns for the HVACR industry

Amy Al-Katib

March 27, 2017

I attended my fair share of trade shows, conferences, and seminars during my seven years in hospitality. And, I’ll admit, I did not go into my first one with open arms. I thought it was stupid and a waste of money, until I got there, that is. I was impressed and happy to admit I was wrong. But, all my trade show, conference, and seminar experience combined is nothing compared to the AHR Expo.

Emerson, Goodman Make Joint Announcement at IE3

Allowing homeowners to obtain comfort and efficiency at an accessible price

Kyle Gargaro

March 21, 2017

Emerson announced at the ACCA IE3 show that its next-generation Copeland Scroll two-stage compressor will be offered in Goodman Mfg. Co.’s new 16-18 SEER systems.

New Chairman Brings New Perspective to ACCA

Don Langston will be sworn in as the association’s new chairman at the 2017 IE3 Show

Nicole Krawcke

March 20, 2017

Langston is preparing for the next chapter of his career as he assumes the role of ACCA National Chairman of the Board during ACCA’s IE3 Show, March 20-22, in Nashville, Tennessee.

New, Improved IE3 Show Set to Debut in Nashville

The event has been completely redesigned

Nicole Krawcke

March 20, 2017

Each year, HVACR contractors large and small come together to share best practices and learn from industry experts during ACCA’s annual conference. However, this year, the event has been completely redesigned. This shiny new IE3 Show will take place March 20-22 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee.

ACCA Applauds the NASEO Board of Directors

Taking a step toward promoting quality HVAC installations

March 17, 2017

ACCA applauds the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) board of directors for passing a resolution that highlights the importance of quality HVAC installation practices. The Supporting Quality Installation of Residential Energy Efficiency Projects resolution is an important step toward ensuring that HVAC systems are properly installed and that consumers are benefiting from their investments.

ACCA Shares Contractor Priorities with Congress

Barton James testified before Democrat Leader Pelosi and Democratic Caucus Members

March 10, 2017

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, Barton James, ACCA's senior vice president of government relations, testified before the Democratic Members of the Small Business Committee and Members of the Democratic Caucus.

Trump Administration Issues a Regulatory Freeze

Moratorium impacts pending walk-in coolers, portable a/c, commercial boiler standards, and more

Samantha Sine

February 13, 2017

White House chief of staff, Reince Priebus, issued a memorandum declaring a government-wide freeze on new or pending regulations. The HVAC industry has generally reacted positively to this news, feeling that this freeze gives HVAC organizations more time to explain to the administration why these regulations should not be published.

ACCA Hails Introduction of Legislation to Repeal Death Tax

The death tax costs all taxpayers

February 2, 2017

ACCA, the Indoor Environment & Energy Efficiency Association, applauds the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would permanently kill the onerous death tax. The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 was introduced this week by Sen. John Thune, South Dakota Republican, and by Reps. Kristi Noem, South Dakota Republican, and Sanford Bishop, Georgia Democrat.

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In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.