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Last week at ACCA 2025, James Casey from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Stratospheric Protection Division broke down the recently finalized Refrigerant Management Rule for contractors in attendance.
Imagine a small town where the local high school is hosting its annual career day. Among the booths for doctors, […]
UPDATE – April 2: The Senate vote on S.J.Res.4, which would overturn DOE’s ban on non-condensing tankless water heaters, has […]
UPDATE – April 2: From the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced new sweeping reciprocal tariffs on dozens […]
In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses how A2L can be charged as a liquid.
ACCA’s annual Awards Reception at ACCA 2025 put a spotlight on the HVACR industry’s most innovative contractors and leaders as […]
UPDATE – March 26, 2025 – In a major regulatory shift, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an […]
In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses how zeroing your gauges is not the same as calibrating them.
When was the last time you reviewed your life insurance coverage? Without regular reviews, it can be difficult to answer […]
Question Can we require that nonexempt employees work on holidays? Some of our employees said that they should not be […]
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Something I’ve observed for quite some time, but it seems to need more attention lately, is how we are actually sizing airways— commonly referred to as ductwork. I appreciate when people say they’re using the Manual D® process when discussing duct designs.
In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses suction saturation temperatures.
ACCA 2025 is almost here, and ACCA Strategic Partner Synchrony is ready to welcome you with some authentic Texas hospitality! […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history, launching 31 initiatives aimed at reducing […]
UPDATE – March 15, 2025: President Trump signed a measure yesterday to fund the government through September, avoiding a shutdown. […]
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ACCA recently launched its Government Relations Committee, dedicated to advancing policies that support the HVACR industry’s growth and sustainability.
As 2025 gets started, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the incredible successes the Air Conditioning Contractors of America […]
“Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones” by James Clear is the […]
In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the differences between air handlers, fan coils, and furnaces.
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The independent contractor issue just never seems to go away. Some employers use independent contractors to avoid paying benefits, to save on workers compensation insurance premiums, or to avoid paying overtime.
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