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ACCA Committees: A Path to Leadership… If You Want!
Are you looking to make a positive impact on the HVACR industry? ACCA has a volunteer role for you! ACCA’s committee structure is designed to encourage members to actively play a role in how ACCA works. There are five main committees that work with ACCA staff to develop and produce resources, events, products, and services that help contractors and their teams stay at the forefront of the industry and ahead of their competition. Learn how you can get involved in this article published in the May/June edition of ACCA Now.
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States Taking Different Baby Steps Towards IRA Rebate Programs
Contractors excited to inform their customers about the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) $8.8 billion in rebates for residential energy efficiency improvements may have to wait a little longer as states take a deliberate approach towards developing programs that will vary greatly from state to state. Learn more from one of the latest ACCA Now articles.
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EPA Proposes One Year Sell-Through for Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems Under AIM Act
Contractors may get another year to sell certain Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems. Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would allow a one-year sell-through period for VRF systems using HFCs with a global warming potential (GWP) of 700 or greater. ACCA is tracking this proposed rule and its potential impact on contractors.
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What kind of damper are you using?
In HVACR systems, the term “damper” can refer to various types of devices used to regulate airflow. Here are some common types of dampers, including those that might come up in a discussion related to Manual D®, which is a methodology for sizing residential duct systems.