ACCA members are still feeling somewhat hopeful about the economy - but less so than they did a year ago, according to the group's newest survey.

ACCA members are still feeling somewhat hopeful about the economy - albeit a little less than they did a year ago.

Those are the results of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America’s February Contractor Comfort Index. For the month, the index registered 57. In February 2011, it stood at 60.

Any number above 50 indicates contractors surveyed by the association feel positive about short-term business prospects. Higher numbers indicate better sentiments.

The next index will be released at the end of this month.