How to engage elected officials during recess
There is no substitute for meeting your elected officials where you live and work. While meetings in Washington, D.C. and your state capital remain […]
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SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act would eliminate installation deadlines
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has introduced S. 4892, the SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act. The bill targets a long-standing problem with […]
WAGES Act: a 50% tax credit on employer apprenticeship costs
Contractors who invest in registered apprenticeship programs could soon see real financial relief. On National Apprenticeship Day, Rep. Nathaniel Moran […]
DOE heeds ACCA’s call on affordability, consumer choice
On July 2, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to overhaul the Process Rule, the framework it […]
USMCA not renewed: what it means for HVAC contractors
The Trump administration announced July 1 that it will not renew the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), the trade pact that […]
ACCA, HARDI, and PHCC challenge EPA rule that would spike refrigerant prices
In the first of several actions coordinated with other HVACR manufacturing, distribution, and contracting associations, ACCA and its partners have […]
45L and 179D tax incentives are ending: key contractor deadlines
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) phases out several federal energy tax incentives, including the Section 45L New Energy […]
Workforce Pell Grants: an HVAC contractor’s guide
The Department of Education released its final Workforce Pell regulations on May 18, giving states and educational institutions guidance to […]
DOE Home Energy Rebates return: what contractors should know
After nearly four years of delays and uncertainty, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has re-launched the Home Energy Rebate programs – HOMES […]
Years of Advocacy Pay Off: Supreme Court Reopens Furnace Fight
Years of advocacy by ACCA’s army of advocates have helped deliver an important victory for fuel and technology choice, one of ACCA’s […]
Tariff changes are impacting HVACR costs again…here’s how you can make your voice heard
Key announcements President Trump issued a memorandum on July 23 imposing Section 301 tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods […]
EPA lifts R-410A installation deadline, but refrigerant prices could rise
On May 21, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on reconsideration of the 2023 Technology Transitions Rule under the AIM Act, which will […]
Contractor input requested: Department of Energy weighs delaying furnace rule
The Department of Energy (DOE) is considering whether to delay implementation of the Biden-era consumer furnace standards. The furnace rule […]
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Workforce Pell Grants open HVAC training funding opportunities
The Department of Education is launching the Workforce Pell Grant Program this summer, creating a new federal funding pathway for short-term technical training in high-demand career fields.
Contractors urge Congress to increase the 199A small business tax deduction
Last summer, ACCA celebrated a big win as Congress made the Section 199A qualified business income deduction a permanent part […]
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ACCA advocates team up with PHCC to advance workforce and energy priorities
Nine ACCA advocates made the rounds of Capitol Hill alongside attendees of the 2026 PHCC Legislative Conference. It’s a symbol of industry unity as we ask Congress to act on contractor priorities before the clock runs out on 2026.
New federal bill could slash your HVACR training costs
Finding qualified techs is hard. Training them is expensive. But there’s legislation working through Congress right now that could reimburse […]
R-410A installation update: EPA’s deadline extension heads to final review
The extended R-410A equipment installation deadline is a step closer to being confirmed. The Environmental Protection Agency has formally moved to revise its Technology […]
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Capitol Insights: Fighting for fuel and technology choice on multiple fronts
Explore how federal, state, and local regulations impact energy solutions for homes, the legal and legislative battles over gas equipment, and how contractors can protect consumer choice and affordability.
4 compliance updates HVACR contractors need to act on now
Four HR compliance updates are taking effect before December 31, covering everything from how you screen job applicants to whether […]
