New Workforce Resources for ACCA Members
by: Todd Washam & Valerie Porto The HVACR industry will experience rapid growth in the coming decades but we are facing […]
Government
Updated Government Relations Top Priorities for the 116th Congress
After a successful two years for the HVAC industry under the 115th Congress, ACCA is thrilled to announce our top […]
ACCA Welcomes Daniel Simmons As The DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
ACCA is pleased to welcome Daniel Simmons as the Department of Energy (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable […]
ACCA Applauds Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
Barton James, ACCA interim president and CEO, released the following statement applauding passage of the First Step Act, bipartisan criminal […]
ACCA Expands Government Relations Staff
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has announced it has hired Alyx Simon as a new government relations representative. […]
ACCA Releases Statement on Midterm Elections
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) released the following statement from Barton James, interim President and CEO, following the […]
The Change Is Here
It’s November, election day this year is Tuesday, November 6, and you’re probably expecting insightful political analysis from me. But, […]
What Is Leadership?
After spending a decade as a congressional staffer, I made a brief, but extremely impactful career change. I was hired […]
Initial Reaction the President’s Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion Recommendations
Efforts to expand apprenticeships to new industry sectors like HVACR, healthcare, and cyber security are benefiting from an ever-tightening labor […]
Workforce Shortage: Has Higher Education Funding Harmed the Skilled Trades?
On January 6, 2016, ACCA formally offered our support and assistance to the Trump Administration and Congress to enact common […]
ACCA Statement on EPA Proposal to Strengthen Science Used in Regulatory Actions
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protect Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule to […]
Paul Stalknecht, ACCA President and CEO, Statement on Retirement of Speaker Paul D. Ryan
Paul Stalknecht, president and CEO of the Air Conditioning Contractors, released the following statement: “ACCA commends Speaker Ryan for his […]
ACCA Statement on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to impose additional tariffs on steel and […]
How ACCA Upped The Ante On Capitol Hill And The 2018 Policital Outlook
Washington, D.C. – The morning of December 22, looked like just another brisk winter morning in our Nation’s Capital from […]
ACCA’s Barton James Appointed to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Energy, Clean Air & Natural Resources Committee
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces that Barton James, ACCA senior vice president of government relations, will represent […]
ACCA Applauds Passage of Tax Reform Bill
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) applauded the House and Senate for passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]
ACCA Uses of the Congressional Review Act to Roll Back Regulations
Small businesses are responsible for nearly two-thirds of job growth in America, but your ability to move our economy forward […]
What Is Your Company’s Buried Expense From Regulations?
EPA Regulations Cost 4X As Much Per Employee For Small Contractors As For Large Ones The ripple effect of unnecessary […]
Meet the 2017 House Energy & Commerce Committee
One of the committees on Capitol Hill that plays a critical role in ACCA’s efforts to transform our legislative and […]
