Hope for the HOMES Act Comes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As soon as the nation began shutting down in response to the pandemic, America’s energy efficiency workforce – the biggest […]
Government
Election Year Legislation –Contractor Priorities Have Bipartisan Support
It’s officially election season,which means that Congress has little appetite for passing substantive policy issues, which could give President Trump […]
New Legislation Drives Home ACCA Message on Quality Installation
For decades, policy makers have focused federal efficiency programs on lab-tested efficiency ratings that has led consumers to expect highly efficient HVAC systems will save more energy and money. This is […]
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 […]
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 […]
