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Refrigerant Transition Update: EPA Publishes SNAP 25, Proposes SNAP 26, Adding New Refrigerants as Acceptable
Alternative refrigerants are being used to replace HFC refrigerants in various applications, including refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps. Learn more in this members-only blog.
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical was announced as the 2023 ACCA Residential Contractor of the Year at the ACCA 2023 Conference & Expo in New Orleans, LA, on April 2, 2023. Check out this article from ACCA Now to find out their secrets!
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks to ACCA contractors as presented at ACCA 2023 Conference and Expo in New Orleans, LA. Click here to watch the video and hear her call to action!
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Senator Daines Reintroduces Bill to Preserve 199A Deduction for Small Businesses
Last week, Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) reintroduced S.1706, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which would make the Section 199A deduction for small businesses structured as ‘S-corporations’ or ‘pass-through entities’ permanent. Read more on this members-only blog.
Week four (May 22-28) is Advocate for Your Community, which highlights tips and tools to help advocate for building safety in your community. Read more in this blog.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently made several updates to its COVID-19 technical assistance document. Read this blog to find out more.
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“Natural” Propane a Future Option for Residential Heat Pumps?
HFC refrigerants are being phased out due to their high global warming potential (GWP). The “natural” refrigerant R-290 (propane) has emerged as an increasingly viable low-GWP alternative. However, current US safety standards limit refrigeration system charges to 0.33 lbs (150g). Read more in this members-only blog.
May is Asthma Awareness Month. One of the triggers of asthma is workplace-related causes. Read this blog to learn more about asthma and what you can do to raise awareness.
Customer comfort and cost efficiency are top priorities for restaurants and shops; now, managers are looking towards heat pumps for both. Read more about the benefits of heat pumps in this blog.
Week three (May 15-21) is Prepare Your Community, which focuses on how building codes help to protect us against flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfire events. Read more in this blog.
Join Carrier for a free webinar covering all the service tools and software to effectively troubleshoot and diagnose Carrier 2pipe VRF, Toshiba Carrier 3 Pipe VRF, and Carrier Ductless equipment.
The International Comfort Products (ICP) recently announced six dealers with awards at its annual Elite Dealer Meeting. Read about the awards in this blog.
The “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” grant aims to find and prepare the next generation of plumbers and HVAC technicians. Read this blog to learn more.
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House Small Business Committee Holds Hearing on Workforce
Last month, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development held a hearing on workforce issues, particularly those facing the skilled trades, and potential solutions for small businesses and prospective employees. Read more in this member-only blog post.
It’s Building Safety Month, and the ICC has put together a campaign to raise awareness around aspects of building safety. Read about week 2 in this blog.
Join Pearl Certification and Clover for an in-depth conversation on the what, how, and why, plus action steps on using the IRA to catalyze business growth.
Lately, there has been an uptick in fake update messages that lead to malware. Read this blog to learn about ways to defend against malicious malware attacks.
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Maintenance Ambush
A Maintenance Ambush is when a customer calls for maintenance, knowing their system has problems. Learn how to handle this situation in this members-only blog.