Government

Effective August 4, 2023, Daikin’s Special Permit, allowing shipment of charged equipment containing 12 kg – 20 kg of an A2L refrigerant, was approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Learn more here.

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.

Ken Goodrich, CEO of Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing, has recently been selected as a member of Nevada’s Governors Workforce Development Board (GWDB). ACCA extends its congratulations to Ken for his appointment to this esteemed position. Read more in this blog.

One of the biggest advantages of being an ACCA member is that the ACCA team is fighting for you and your business at all levels of the government. Whether on Capitol Hill or with federal agencies like the Department of Labor or Department of Energy, we’re fighting for you!

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!

ACCA 2023’s Contractor’s Town Hall covered several issues facing HVAC contractors, and there’s still much more to do. Read about the Town Hall and how you can voice your opinion in this blog.

With the 118th Congress in session, many topics will be discussed, including HVAC workforce issues, install efficiency, and more. Read more about ACCA and the 118 Congress in this blog.

There are a ton of informal sessions at ACCA 2023 Conference and Expo. Read this blog to learn more about what to expect from the Conference & Expo.

ACCA 2023 Conference & Expo is a great place to network and get ready for the upcoming summer season. Read more and register at this blog.

The Inflation Reduction Act will be a huge first step towards a more sustainable future. Read more about how the IRA affects the HVAC industry in this blog.

Recently elected U.S. Senator and ACCA member Markwayne Mullin is serving on committees close to ACCA policy priorities. Read more at this blog.

ACCA worked hard for the HVAC industry in 2022, and will continue to do so in 2023. Read this blog to see ACCA’s 2022 recap.

The Inflation Reduction Act’s rebate programs may not start until late 2023. Some customers may be qualified for different rebates or not at all.

ACCA Member and former HVAC Contractor Markwayne Mullin is currently serving his fifth term in the House of Representatives. With this position, Mullen will have the opportunity to be a larger voice for the HVAC industry. Read how Mullin is furthering the HVAC industry in this blog.

ACCA wrote a letter opposing the ENABLERS Act. Read about why ACCA is opposing this Act and how it affects the HVAC industry in this blog.