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August 9, 2021

Keeping Up With Extreme Heat

Recently, members of the House’s Science, Space, and Technology Committee were joined by four witnesses from varying backgrounds for a […]

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August 5, 2021

White House Announces Plan for Vaccination and Testing Requirements for Federal On-Site Contractors

Learn more about the White House’s new vaccination requirements for federal on-site contractors and how this decision may affect HVAC businesses.

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July 29, 2021

ACCA Pushes Congress for Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Permanence and Expansion

This week, ACCA pressed leaders in Congress to support the expansion and permanence of the Section 25C residential energy efficiency tax credit. Continue reading to learn more.

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July 28, 2021

ACCA Meets with Congressman Greg Pence to Discuss Legislative Priorities

Learn more about ACCA’s meeting with Congressman Greg Pence (IN-6) and what issues were discussed regarding HVAC legislation.

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July 20, 2021

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Signs H.B. 201 Into Law, Ensuring Access to Natural Gas and Propane

Learn more about H.B. 201 and what this new legislation means for the HVACR industry.

July 16, 2021

ACCA Back in Person on Capitol Hill

Last week, ACCA President and CEO Barton James and Government Relations Manager Chris Czarnecki met with Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX) in […]

July 9, 2021

Tips for Employee Recruitment and Retention

As we start to return to the new “normal,” we are continuing to see difficulties in the skilled trades when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees. Unfortunately, these issues are […]

July 8, 2021

A Guide to Diversity and Inclusion for Business Owners

The world around us is evolving rapidly before our eyes, and these changes affect our businesses in ways that reach […]

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July 8, 2021

ACCA Fights EPA’s Proposed Ban on Non-Refillable Cylinders

Learn more about ACCA’s comment to the EPA in opposition of its proposed ban of non-reusable cylinders under the AIM Act and what this ban could mean for HVAC businesses.

July 2, 2021

ACCA Driving the Workforce Initiative

ACCA has made strides to expand the educational opportunities for people in the technical workforce. Specifically, ACCA has supported the […]

June 30, 2021

ACCA Joins Congressman Roger Williams for a Workforce Event at Hill College

Earlier this month I had the privilege of joining Hill College President Dr. Pam Boehm, Hill College Dean of Community […]

June 16, 2021

Promoting the HVAC-R Workforce

ACCA members’ number one public policy priority is workforce. We have heard from members across the country who are struggling […]

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June 2, 2021

ACCA Legislative Priority HOPE4HOMES Act Reintroduced in Congress

Learn more about the HOPE4HOMES act of 2021 and how this critical legislation would grow the HVAC-R industry through a two-pronged approach.

May 5, 2021

Legislative Update from ACCA

The 117th Congress is now in full swing, and ACCA is busy advocating for (and against) legislation that will impact contractors and small businesses […]

March 8, 2021

ACCA Urges Congress to Reject H.R. 842 and S. 420, the PRO ACT

On Friday ACCA urged Congressional leadership to reject H.R. 842 and S. 420, the PRO Act. This legislation would rewrite our country’s labor […]

February 28, 2021

Looking at President Biden’s Picks to Run Key Agencies

A president’s cabinet is a crucial aspect of how any administration carries out its policy goals. They serve as the […]

February 4, 2021

OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Guidance for Employers

Last week the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) posted updated guidance regarding COVID-19, primarily focusing on the prevention of […]