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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Tariff changes are impacting HVACR costs again…here’s how you can make your voice heard
Update: June 2, 2026 Section 232 tariffs on HVAC equipment cut to 15% On June 1, a proclamation was signed […]
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.
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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 […]
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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.
EPA announces enforcement discretion on R-410A installation deadline
Thank you to every contractor who took action and signed ACCA’s recent Action Alert about extending the January 1, 2026, […]
Contractors need clarity as EPA reconsiders R-410A installation deadline
EPA is reconsidering its Technology Transitions Rule, including the January 1, 2026, installation deadline for R-410A systems in residential and […]
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Why Giving Tuesday matters for contractors
As we enter the rush of the holiday season — full calendars, end-of-year deadlines, and the constant push to finish strong — I find myself thinking about one day that’s easy to overlook: Giving Tuesday. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on the things that have supported us, shaped us, and given us purpose. For those of us in HVACR, this industry has delivered livelihoods to our families, opportunities to grow our careers, and the chance to make a real impact in our communities.
EPA’s proposed deadline relief leaves VRF systems behind
As part of its reconsideration of the Technology Transitions Rule, EPA is proposing to eliminate the January 1, 2026, installation […]
Lawmakers push back against state fuel bans with Energy Choice Act: What contractors need to know
In June, Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) and Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) introduced H.R. 3699 and S. 1945, the Energy Choice […]
EPA proposes rollback of refrigerant rule: What it means for HVACR contractors
Heeding the urgent supply chain concerns raised by HVACR contractors and their customers over the past year, the Environmental Protection […]
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Capitol Insights: ACCA’s policy priorities—developed by contractors, delivering for contractors
ACCA’s Government Relations Committee gathered 1,100+ contractor comments to select four priority issues and 12 federal solutions.
