DOE’s latest rule could make tankless water heater installs much harder
A new Department of Energy (DOE) rule will effectively ban non-condensing gas-fired instantaneous (tankless) water heaters starting in 2029, forcing […]
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ACCA Urges Congressional Leadership to Protect Pro-Contractor Tax Policies
ACCA President & CEO Barton James recently sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging them to address looming tax changes that could significantly impact small businesses in the HVACR industry.
Take Action to Oppose OSHA’s Walkaround Rule, Support H.J.Res. 147
Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) recently introduced H.J.Res. 147, a Congressional Review Act Resolution that would overturn OSHA’s recently finalized Walkaround […]
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Senate Passes Resolution to Overturn Non-Condensing Furnace Ban
A new Department of Energy (DOE) rule that would ban all non-condensing furnaces is one step closer to being overturned after a recent Senate vote. The DOE rule would have mandated that all new furnaces must convert at least 95% of fuel into heat. ACCA works hard to track important legislation and regulations that have the potential to impact HVACR businesses.
Capitol Insights: New Federal Regulations Affecting Contractors: EPA, OSHA, and DOL
Find out what ACCA has been up to in the government relations realm in this edition of Capitol Insights.
Navigating the Future: Understanding EPA’s HFC Proposed Refrigerant Management and Finalized Technology Transition Rules
The EPA recently introduced two major rules. The HFC Refrigerant Management Rule, still in the proposal stage, and the finalized Technology Transitions Rule were put forward under the AIM Act to reduce the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 85 percent over the next 15 years. Read more here.
Standing Guard for Contractors
Lately, there has been a relentless pace of things coming out of the D.C. Swamp that we all need to keep an eye on because the things we follow and work on aren’t typically going to get as much news coverage as things like the next potential government shutdown. Read more in this article from Barton James.
Your Advocacy Brings a Holiday Miracle – More Time to Install R-410A Equipment!
In response to overwhelming stakeholder feedback, including over 230 letters from ACCA advocates and the lobbying efforts of ACCA and its allies, the EPA has given a one-year reprieve for installation of R-410A equipment! Read more here.
Your Voice Matters: Take Action Before Taking Off for the Holidays
When EPA published its Technology Transition Rule banning the installation of R-410A systems effective January 1, 2025, we were told it was a “final rule” that could not be changed. We didn’t take NO for an answer! Read more here.
Capitol Insights: Refrigerant Transition Update, ACCA Opposes Troubling Department of Labor Nomination
Check out this blog for updates on the refrigerant transition and ACCA’s opposition of a troubling department of labor nomination.
Capitol Insights: ACCA Fighting for Employers’ Rights
Recently, ACCA has been fighting for our members on two fronts to ensure you are not penalized as business owners and employers. Read more in this edition of Capitol Insights.
The Inflation Reduction Act: Incentives for Commercial Contractors
The Inflation Reduction Act will soon be rolling out incentives for commercial contractors. Learn more about the incentives in this blog.
The Inflation Reduction Act: What Does it Mean for Residential Contractors?
What does the Inflation Reduction Act mean for residential contractors? Read this blog to how the Act affects residential contractors.
