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ACCA Urges Adoption of Legislation to Help Workers

Legislation meant to help businesses impacted by coronavirus

March 23, 2020

ACCA president and CEO, Barton James, issued a statement urging Congress to adopt legislation to aid workers and businesses impacted by coronavirus.

An Open Letter Opposing Waived HVACR Installation Inspections

Industry leaders join forces to oppose current COVID-19 regulations

March 20, 2020

"We strongly oppose decisions by municipalities that have indicated suspension of HVACR installation inspections during the spread of the coronavirus."

Organizations Call For HVACR To Continue During Coronavirus Crisis

Industry leaders tell government leaders HVACR is essential, must be exempt from restrictions

Maria Taylor

March 20, 2020

HVACR industry leaders are calling on officials to exempt HVACR from restrictions being placed on travel and business operation during the epidemic.

ACCA Tells Policy Makers That HVAC Contractors Are Essential Service Providers

HVAC industry exhorted to tell lawmakers of their importance

March 18, 2020

ACCA asks for help to ensure HVACR contractors are treated as essential service providers during this national emergency.

Coronavirus Leads to Cancellations of Major HVAC Events

ACCA, HVAC Excellence, and IIAR remove 2020 events from calendar

March 16, 2020

ACCA, HVAC Excellence, and IIAR all removed their 2020 events from calendar due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

ACCA Cancels its 2020 Annual Conference and Expo

St. Louis, Missouri, releases public health declaration

March 13, 2020

ACCA has officially announced it will cancel the ACCA 2020 Annual Conference and Expo, slated for March 16-18, 2020 in St. Louis, Missouri.

ACCA president and CEO Barton James joins a tour of the UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings.

ACCA Leader Wants Contractors to Know the Association Supports Them

ACCA offers more than a voice in Washington, says James

Ted Craig

March 9, 2020

ACCA wants contractors to know it offers more to them than just a face in Washington, although that remains a critical role for the association.

Clay and Jen Pierce, the owners of Clay’s Climate Control.

Contractors of the Year Present a Positive Image of the HVAC Industry

Firms promote the trade, seek to help others grow

Ted Craig

March 9, 2020

ACCA has named its Contractors of the Year. The winner on the residential side is Clay’s Climate Control.

ACCA Welcomes NEXA Receptionists into Corporate Sponsor Program

“We welcome Nexa Receptionists’ commitment to contractors by supporting ACCA”

February 28, 2020

“We welcome Nexa Receptionists’ commitment to contractors by supporting ACCA,” said Barton James, ACCA president and CEO.

Department of Energy Considers the End of Noncondensing Gas Furnaces, Water Heaters

ACCA and other opponents cite proposals’ retrofit obstacles

Robert Beverly

February 24, 2020

The availability of noncondensing gas furnaces and water heaters hangs in the balance as the DOE considers energy efficiency standards and industry input.