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Author: Charlie McCrudden

Charlie McCrudden is ACCA Senior Vice President for Government Relations. He represents the indoor environment industry before Congress and federal regulatory agencies.

Engagement in the Political Process Has Rewards

IE3 looks at why you need to get out to vote in 2016.

Major Changes Coming to Clean Air Act Section 608 Rules

Changes are coming to the Section 608 program and ACCA’s Charlie McCrudden has the details.

Not Only Are Energy Standards Changing, So Is the Process the Government Uses to Set Them

There are a lot of changes coming for energy policy and how these policies are drafted are changing, too. Charlie McCrudden has all the details.

The Future of Refrigerants: How Will Global and National Changes Will Affect The Indoor Environment Industry?

Refrigerants are going to play a major part in the industry the next 12 months and ACCA’s Charlie McCrudden explains what you need to be watching out for.

Confusion Over New Regional Energy Conservation Standards for Split Central Air Conditioners

If regional standards weren’t confusing enough, now the enforcement plan has contractors asking questions, too.

The Costs of Federal Regulations on Small Businesses

Government regulations cost small business alot. ACCA’s Charlie McCrudden explains in his latest article

New Year, New Congress, New Outcomes?

When Congress goes into session in 2015 there will be lots of new faces, but how will the affect their way of doing business? IE3 has the details.

This Is Not Your Grandfather’s Washington

The Washington D.C. of the past is no more. Instead regulations, laws, and standards that affect businesses are constantly being developed and implemented.

Will Tax Code Reform Help Or Hurt HVACR Incentives?

The U.S. tax code is confusing and Congress is taking the first serious stab at reform in 30 years. But, their proposal has its pros and cons for contractors.

Refrigerant Regulation Watch

Once again refrigerants are going to be a topic of conversation, because of some major policy changes on the horizon that may affect availability and price.

Do The Math: 23 New Regulations and Counting

Federal agencies are expanding their regulatory scope and aggressively pushing their agendas. Learn how this could affect your business and what you can do.

Proposed Settlement Filed in Regional HVAC Standards Lawsuit

Proposed settlement agreement would end lawsuit over regional standards for residential furnaces and ACs.

What To Expect In 2014

I am asked at the beginning of every new year what’s going to happen over the next 12 months in […]

Energy And Small Business Tax Incentives Up For Renewal

The end of the year is coming and that brings the typical frenzy on Capitol Hill to reauthorize dozens of […]

Another Refrigerant Phase-Out On The Horizon

The Obama Administration’s plans to address greenhouse gases and the impact of climate change will do more than try to […]

Next Steps For Regional Standards

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s ruling that stayed the proposed regional energy  conservation standards for residential […]

Obamacare: What Contractors Need To Know About Health Care Now

The implementation of Obamacare may be the most complicated new employer requirement ever and there are a lot of questions surrounding what needs to be done with less than a year to do it. Find out what you need to know now about how this sweeping healthcare reform law will affect your business.

Court Ruling Rebukes NLRB & Obama Administration

When the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia overturned a 2012 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision this […]

Ambitious Rulemaking Agenda For 2013

Twice a year, the federal government releases the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. Compiled by the Regulatory […]

How Will The New Congress Treat The HVACR Industry?

The November elections did little to change the landscape in Washington for the 113th Congress. Sure, Democrats made incremental gains […]

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