The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team (STT) announced that it has initiated the development of BSR/ACCA 16 Manual E-201x, “HVAC System Design for Energy Efficient Homes” as a new industry standard.

ACCA has recognized CalcuNow.com’s “Manual J Residential Block Load” online app as compliant with Manual J block load calculation procedures. 

The February Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) shows that contractors continue to feel positive about short-term growth in 2015, according to ACCA.

The CCI score registered at 74, showing that contractors are feeling better than they were 12 months earlier, when the CCI was 69.

The indoor envirnment and energy efficiency association faced many changes and challenges in 2014 and anticipates further regulatory action in 2015.

The indoor environment and energy services association’s 47th annual event will take place March 16-19 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.

After more than 30 years in the HVACR industry, Phil London will take on an elite level of responsibility as he assumes the role of ACCA National Chairman of the Board next week during ACCA’s annual convention in Grapevine, Texas.

ACCA announced Hyde-Stone Mechanical Inc., Watertown, New York, and GAC Services, Gaithersburg, Maryland, as its 2015 Commercial and Residential Contractors of the Year.

ACCA has named Hyde-Stone Mechanical Contractors Inc., Watertown, New York, as its 2015 Commercial Contractor of the Year. Hyde-Stone Mechanical Contractors will be presented the award on March 18 at the morning MainStage of the ACCA 2015 conference in Grapevine, Texas.