ACCA Fights for Contractors: Opposes Inflation Reduction Act
ACCA has written and signed a letter to the Senate opposing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). You can read more about ACCA’s HVAC advocacy in this blog.
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Inflation Reduction Act Passes in Senate — What Does This Mean for HVACR?
The Inflation Reduction Act has passed through the Senate. Find out what this means for the HVAC industry in the blog below.
ACCA Fights for You…and Wins
Becoming an ACCA Member gives you the opportunity to fight for HVACR legislation and regulation. Read more about how ACCA fights for you in this blog.
ACCA Fights Against Tax Increases for Small Businesses
ACCA recently fought against a new bill seeking to raise small business taxes. Read more about how ACCA’s fights for the HVAC industry at the blog below.
The EPA’s Supply-Chain Disruption
The current push to ban non-refillable containers will end up majorly disrupting the supply-chain. Read more about the EPA ban in this blog.
U.S. DOE Proposes New Energy-Efficiency Standards
Recently, new regulations have been passed regarding the efficiency standards of residential gas furnaces. Read this blog to learn more.
DOE Regional Standards Updates Coming—Installation
As of January 1st 2023, the DOE is updating its regional efficiency standards. Read this blog to learn what this means for residential systems.
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Congressman Beyer Introduces Air Ventilation Legislation
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Airborne Act, which incentivizes non-residential building owners to conduct indoor air quality assessments (IAQ) and upgrade their ventilation and air filtration systems.
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EPA Lawsuit Update, Help Stop the Ban
The EPA is moving to ban disposable cylinders under the AIM Act. Late last year ACCA partnered with fellow HVACR industry associations Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) and Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) in filing a petition to overturn the EPA’s ban. That litigation is moving forward.
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Workforce, Career and Technical Education on Top of Governors’ Minds
In a recent publication, the Education Commission of the States analyzed the “State of the State” addresses of 44 governors to find out what issues they care about the most. The group found that 34 governors highlighted workforce development and career and technical education (CTE) as top priorities.
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ACCA-PAC Prior Approval FAQs
Federal law and the Federal Election Commission (FEC) require that all trade association connected political action committees (PACs) obtain written approval from their member companies before talking to that organization’s employees about the importance of the PAC. Continue reading for more FAQs.
Build Back Better Down, Not Out
In December, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) dealt a major blow to President Biden’s agenda when he announced that he would […]
Tracking Your Vehicle Fleet – Do You Know the Requirements in Your State?
Regulations on vehicle tracking for employers vary from state to state. Some states require tracking to be disclosed regardless of […]
ACCA Honors Congressman Markwayne Mullin and Congressman Roger Williams with Coolest in Congress Award
ACCA announces Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) and Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) as inaugural recipients of the ACCA Coolest in Congress […]
Fuel Price Increases Impact the Industry
Fast-rising fuel costs are affecting contractors as gasoline prices hit a nationwide average of $4.25 a gallon on March 9. […]
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Buyer Beware
Starting January 1, 2023, the Department of Energy will be updating its energy efficiency standards for HVACR equipment. In addition to this, regional standards in the South and Southwest will be based on the date of installation, not the date of manufacture. These regulations could make existing supply shortages worse, and open the doors for distributors to shift responsibility to the customer. It is more important than ever for the industry to be ready for these standards, and to join the fight against them.
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Join ACCA for Panel on EPA’s Disposable Cylinder Ban at ACCA 2022 Conference & Expo
ACCA will be hosting a panel discussion and breakfast at ACCA 2022, focusing on how the EPA’s disposable cylinder ban will affect the industry. ACCA, along with HARDI and PHCC have been fighting the EPA’s ban on non-refillable cylinders for HFC refrigerants, which is set to go into effect in 2025 and 2027.
ACCA Applauds New Legislation Protecting Copyrights for Codes and Standards Developed by Non-Profits
As an official American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Standards Development Organization (SDO), ACCA stands with ASHRAE, IAPMO, the International […]
Concerned About Legislation That Affects Your HVACR Business?
Share your thoughts at the ACCA 2022 Conference & Expo Town Hall The ACCA Town Hall is among the highlights […]
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ACCA Promotes Renewal of Important Tax Credits, Opposes Costly Regulations
ACCA has urged Congress to extend the 25C and 45L energy efficiency tax credits for homeowners and property developers/new construction respectively. These important incentives, which help drive business for contractors, lapsed at the end of 2021 and Congress is actively negotiating their renewal.
