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Recently, ACCA submitted formal comments to EPA regarding their proposed rulemaking on HFC management, including refrigerants widely used in the industry. Learn more in this ACCA member-only blog post. 

President Biden recently invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate the production of heat pumps to compel American households to switch from gas to electric heating. ACCA members can learn more here.

This article will dive into the exciting realm of contactors and relays, the behind-the-scenes heroes in your HVAC systems. ACCA members can learn more here.

Earlier this month, ACCA submitted formal comments to the Department of Labor and OSHA opposing the recently proposed overtime and ‘walkaround’ rules that raise significant concerns for employers. ACCA members can learn more here.

As HVAC technicians, we often delve into the world of heat pumps, but do we really understand the full potential of the Coefficient of Performance (COP)? It’s not just a number; it’s a key diagnostic tool that can boost our service quality, reduce customer callbacks, and ultimately increase our revenue. ACCA members can learn how here.

The NTSB is urging code bodies to require the installation of listed fuel gas detectors/alarms in residential buildings with gas appliances. Next year, we may see proposals submitted for the new code change cycle to require this. If it gets in the codes, the decision shifts from personal preference to a code official enforcement. Read on in this member-only blog.

Recently, ASHRAE approved forming a new permanent Standing Standard Project Committee to revise Standard 211. ACCA’s Standards Task Team endorsed this, and ASHRAE has issued a “Call for Members” to serve on the new committee. Learn more in this member-only blog.

At a recent conference for utilities, there was a lot of discussion about heat pumps. Some program managers lamented that while heat pumps were being installed by the tractor trailer load, they weren’t saving energy. Read more in this member-only blog.

Recently, OSHA proposed a rule that would allow non-employees, including union officials and other individuals, to accompany federal safety inspectors during workplace inspections. Click here to learn more.

Recently, the Department of Labor finalized a rule that enacted the largest changes to the Davis Bacon Act in several decades. The effort focused on ‘modernizing’ the regulations, allowing the department to more easily administer and enforce Davis-Bacon-related standards. Read more about the changes in this members-only blog.

Do duct booster fans work? In this article, we will explore the effectiveness of duct booster fans and whether they live up to their promises. Read more in this members-only blog.

This article will go over the steps necessary to make estimated calculations of the system’s pressure, superheat, and subcooling without refrigerant gauges. Read more in this members-only blog.

Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its long-anticipated guidelines for state energy offices to implement the Inflation Reduction Act’s residential rebate programs. Read more in this members-only blog.

In accordance with the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, which was enacted in 2021 to address environmental concerns, the EPA has issued a final rule mandating a 40% reduction in HFCs starting from 2024. Read more in this members-only blog.

In this blog is an overview of the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Summer Program Meeting I recently attended. My main goal was to let program managers from electrical and gas utilities and other industry representatives know what is on the horizon with the electrification hurdles we are seeing and will see with the IRA incentives. Read more in this members-only blog.

ACCA, the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), and the International Code Council published a new standard to reflect an HVAC system’s installation in the Energy Rating Index (ERI) score. Read more in this members-only blog.

On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals (the Court) issued an opinion granting ACCA’s petition to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ban on disposable cylinders and proposed QR code tracking system. Read more in this members-only blog.

Let’s delve into common mistakes, embrace actionable solutions, reduce callbacks, minimize liability, increase revenue, and strengthen your brand. Together, we embark on a transformative journey toward HVAC excellence. Read more in this members-only blog.

I was at a technical conference recently and I heard the presenter use the word “hope.” Now I’m not a person who will quickly reject the idea of applying hope to a situation or a set of circumstances. But I would also like to think that in the technical environment, it’s not something we would ever rely on. This presenter was talking about one of my favorite topics: heat pumps. Read more in this members-only blog. 

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.