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Contractors Learn About Home-performance Contracting

Attendees Discuss HPC Do's and Don'ts at Building Performance Forum

December 15, 2014

Contractors from all around the country recently traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the third annual Building Performance Forum, presented by ACCA and The NEWS.

Dec. 5, 2014: ACCA Releases New Video Series for Code Officials

Aids in the Enforcement of Code Requirements Related to HVAC System Design

December 5, 2014

ACCA has released a new video series aimed at helping code officials understand the residential HVAC design process. The three-part series, “What Code Officials Need to Know about HVAC System Design,” gives an overview of the steps involved in doing a load calculation, equipment selection, and duct sizing.

Nov. 11, 2014: ACCA Releases Addendum to Manual J with New Weather Data

The Addendum Underwent an ANSI Public Review Period and Was ANSI-Recognized

November 11, 2014

ACCA has announced the release of Addendum E to ANSI/ACCA 2 Manual J – 2011, which updates the weather data contained in Manual J®.

ACCA Pushes for Universal Diagnostics

Organization Calls for Common Set of Error Codes, Standardized Access Method

Jen Anesi

November 10, 2014

In an effort to make it easier for technicians to install, service, diagnose, and troubleshoot HVACR equipment, ACCA’s Board of Directors adopted a motion “to implore the manufacturers of HVAC equipment to develop and implement open [nonproprietary], universal, onboard diagnostic [OBD] communication protocols.”

Oct. 23, 2014: ACCA Urges HVAC Manufacturers to Develop Universal Communication Protocols

Contractor Organization Says This Would Provide Numerous Benefits

October 23, 2014

ACCA is urging HVAC industry manufacturers to become engaged in the development and implementation of universal communication protocols for equipment commissioning and ongoing diagnosis for the purposes of ensuring that HVAC equipment is properly installed and maintained.

Contractor Comfort Index Up in September

A CCI of 50 or Higher Reflects Anticipated Growth

October 20, 2014

The eight-point increase shows continued contractor confidence heading into fall.

Cool Smart Awards HVAC Efficiency Advocates

Awards Presented at New England ACCA Golf Tournament

October 20, 2014

The awards honor contractors for energy-efficiency practices, leadership, and quality installation of HVAC systems.

Cool Smart Awards Efficiency

Initiative Promotes Installation of Energy Star-Qualified Central Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

October 20, 2014

A dozen Northeast companies received Cool Smart awards during the New England ACCA golf tournament in September. Sponsored by the Massachusetts/Rhode Island Cool Smart program, the awards honor contractors for energy-efficiency practices, leadership, and quality installation of HVAC systems.

Oct. 13, 2014: ACCA Develops Manual J Course Curriculum for HVAC Educators and Trainers

ACCA Worked with Educational Specialists to Put Together This Curriculum

October 13, 2014

ACCA announced that it has developed a curriculum especially for teaching students how to do a load calculation using the Manual J8ae Speedsheet. This new curriculum is available for free download at www.acca.org/educators/.