Air Conditioning Contractors of America

HVAC Tax Incentives Enhanced in Sweeping Bill

Feds aim to promote efficient building methods, HVAC products

December 27, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed August 12 in the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden on August 16.

No Better Time to Offer Solar, EV Charging, and More

ACCA forum detailed how HVAC contractors can offer new services to take advantage of IRA incentives

Joanna R. Turpin

November 23, 2022

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Homeowners looking to add solar, EV chargers, high-efficiency heat pumps, and more will soon have access to numerous tax incentives and rebates. HVAC contractors may want to consider offering more of these products and services.

Department of Energy May Bump Up Furnace Standards

ACCA, AHRI weigh in on plan that would phase out noncondensing models

Matt Jachman

November 18, 2022

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Two major HVAC industry organizations have weighed in on a DOE proposal that would phase out noncondensing gas furnaces for consumer use beginning in about six years.

HVACR Groups Wary of IRS Funding Boost

Increased enforcement, they say, could lead to more audits of contractors

Matt Jachman

November 13, 2022

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While the IRA includes tax incentives and rebate programs that should benefit the HVACR industry, some officials are wary of provisions they say could result in auditing hassles — and perhaps increased expenses — for their membership.

HVAC Industry Fired Up Over Fossil Fuels

Groups seeking to phase out gas and oil appliances get some pushback

Matt Jachman

November 10, 2022

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HVAC industry representatives are pushing back on a bid by more than two dozen public interest groups for an eventual ban on new fossil-fuel-burning heating appliances.

New Efficiency Standard Highlights Need for Matched Systems

Installing new HVAC equipment with older, non-compliant units can result in multiple problems

Joanna R. Turpin

October 23, 2022

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System matching may be a little more confusing once the DOE energy efficiency standards take effect in 2023, so contractors should be aware of which components can be paired together.

ACCA and State Associations

ACCA and state organizations work together through MOUs and the Allied Contracting

Hannah Belloli

October 20, 2022

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ACCA and the state association’s relationship has come a long way. Today they serve each other, working together toward the common goal of bettering the HVAC industry.

Billions in Electrification Rebates Coming

New program, with income guidelines, will be managed by the states

Matt Jachman

October 1, 2022

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A new $4.3 billion federal rebate program is being touted by HVAC manufacturers and environmentalists alike as a big step toward energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.

New Event will Introduce HVAC Contractors to Solar Opportunities

ACCA, Pearl See Bright Future in Solar

Matt Jachman

September 20, 2022

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The inaugural Solar Forum, November 14 and 15 at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport, will offer seven workshops on solar power as it applies to HVAC.

HVAC Industry Plans for New Incentives

Federal programs aim to promote higher-efficiency products

Matt Jachman

September 18, 2022

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The HVAC industry is preparing for increased interest in high-efficiency products, such as variable-speed compressors and heat pumps, following the passage of the federal Inflation Reduction Act.

ACHR NEWS Sponsors ACCA's 2022 Service Manager of the Year Award

August 9, 2022

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ACCA announced the ACHR NEWS as the sponsor of the 2022 Service Manager of the Year Award.

Bill Offers Incentives for Indoor Air Quality Improvements

But ACCA president says feds should take a broader approach to HVAC

Matt Jachman

July 29, 2022

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A new bill in Congress compliments the Biden administration’s push for IAQ improvements by offering tax credits for IAQ assessments and air-filtration and HVAC system upgrades in many non-residential buildings.

Check on EPA Seen as Plus for HVAC Industry

SCOTUS decision sets tone for other federal regulatory agencies

Matt Jachman

July 20, 2022

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HVACR trade groups are welcoming a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that limits the power of federal agencies to set regulations without explicit direction from Congress.

A production line at Worthington Industries Inc.

HVACR Industry Fights Refrigerant Cylinder Changeover

Court brief says EPA overstepped authority in banning disposable cylinders

Matt Jachman

May 16, 2022

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The first brief was filed in the federal case against the EPA rule that would ban the use of non-refillable refrigerant cylinders and require refillable cylinders to be tracked.

April 18, 2022 NEWSRoom: ACCA Conference, Biden’s IAQ Focus, Refrigerant Phasedown, and Challenges Ahead

Layan Dahhan

April 18, 2022

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Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of The ACHR Newsroom.

Expired Tax Credits Expected to be Renewed

Homeowners would get break for energy-efficient HVAC systems

Matt Jachman

April 14, 2022

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Federal tax credits designed to encourage energy-efficiency measures by homeowners and home builders expired at the end of 2021 but are expected to be revived later this year — and made retroactive.

The Unintended Consequences of Electrification

End users could find themselves with limited choices, higher electric bills, and less comfort

Joanna R. Turpin

April 12, 2022

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While proponents claim that electrification is necessary to reduce global warming, critics say that it limits choices for consumers and that some electric technologies may not be as efficient or reliable as their fossil fuel counterparts.

ACCA Celebrates Industry with First In-Person Conference Since 2019

Association hands out awards to those who promote HVAC industry

Ted Craig

April 7, 2022

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With the pandemic finally waning, ACCA members gathered in the city known as the Gateway to the West for four days of education, networking, and celebration of the industry.

Joel Long, president of PHCC-National Association.

Supply Chain Issues Could Crimp Sales This Year

Obtaining HVACR equipment and components could be a challenge through 2022

Joanna R. Turpin

March 28, 2022

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The pandemic has created a number of winners and losers over the last two years, with some businesses closing down completely and others doing quite well. For the most part, HVAC contractors fell into the latter category.

Incoming ACCA Chairman Promotes Committees as Path to Getting Involved

Commercial HVAC contracting exec sees room for contractors of all types, sizes

Ted Craig

March 28, 2022

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Keith Paton will take the reins as chairman of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) at the group’s annual conference in St. Louis, March 28-30.