New ACCA chair and co-owner of Empire Heating & Air Conditioning in Atlanta talks with The ACHR NEWS about what is happening at ACCA, the benefits of being in a Mix Group, and what is it like for an independent contractor to compete in the ever changing HVAC industry.
The ACHR NEWS sat down with ACCA CEO Bart James and ACCA Vice President of Membership, Advocacy, and Events Sean Robertson at the recent ACCA conference. The trio discussed issues that are affecting HVACR contractors including regulations, legislation, and business management.
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce recently passed five proposals that, collectively, would prevent the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) secretary from “prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards” for dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers, and room a/c units “that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible.”
Industry experts are telling contractors to stay informed and get involved with the new regulations that are likely to impact everyone this coming year
This year, ACCA places heightened focus on education, recognizing HVACR contractors for the professionals they are, regulations, the workforce, and better serving its members and the industry.
New ACCA board chairman Martin Hoover said he has always been passionate about the work ACCA does, and that he is looking forward to working to drive membership and highlight ACCA’s member resources.
“Our 2024 award winners truly are an amazing group,” said ACCA board of directors chairman Stephen Pape. “They represent the most innovative contractors in their communities and are seen as the best of the best that ACCA and the industry have to offer.
The Manual D procedures match duct system resistance (pressure drop) to blower performance (as defined by the HVAC system manufacturer’s blower performance tables). This delivers appropriate airflow to the rooms and spaces to be conditioned while ensuring that system airflow is compatible with the operating range of the HVAC equipment.