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ACCA Releases June Contractor Comfort Index

CCI Measures Contractors' Attitudes Toward Short-Term Economic Growth

July 8, 2013

This marks the third consecutive month the score has registered above 70. June’s 77 score ranks as the highest tally in the CCI’s three-year history.

Troy Dassonville, owner of A/C Contractors, Longview, Texas, snapped this photo of a thermostat he said caught fire after being improperly installed in a Texas home by an alarm company.

ACCA, Others Oppose Thermostat Law

New Laws Could Lead to Big Problems, Industry Leaders Say

Jen Anesi

July 1, 2013

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Many worry the encroachment of home security companies on the HVAC industry may be an emerging — and disturbing — national trend.

To become an ACCA QA RSI-accredited contractor, individuals must go through an application process which includes reviewing documents, taking a class, paying fees, and submitting an application and supporting documents.

ACCA QA RSI Program Recognizes Quality Contractors

Certification Offers Contractor Credibility, Customer Peace of Mind

Matt Bishop

July 1, 2013

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For nearly a decade, Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has been taking steps toward developing a program to recognize work done by quality HVAC contractors. After years of hard work, the ACCA QA Residential Service & Installation (RSI) program has finally been unveiled.

June 28, 2013: Registration Open for ACCA's Building Performance Forum

Program Focuses on Residential and Commercial Building Performance

June 28, 2013

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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has announced that registration is now open for the second annual Building Performance Forum. The event is scheduled for Oct. 1-2, 2013, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. The event is being presented by ACCA and The NEWS.

June 25, 2013: HVAC Contractor Economic Index Remains at All Time High

This Is Third Consecutive Month That CCI Has Been Over 70

June 25, 2013

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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced that its Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) for June was 77, the same score as May, remaining at the highest level in the three years that ACCA has been tracking HVAC contractors’ opinions on short-term business growth.

Local and state ACCA chapters give contractors a chance to trade advice, take part in charity events, and have an influence on legislation at the local and state levels.

Local Industry Associations Offer Numerous Benefits

Contractors Set Aside Competition in Favor of Cooperation

Matt Bishop

June 24, 2013

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With politics becoming an increasingly important part of life for HVAC contractors, many are left wondering what they can do to have their voices heard.

From the Editor: Make Sure to Address Long Term Problems

Kyle Gargaro

June 20, 2013

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Let’s be honest here… I have problems. They are problems that my family, friends, and co-workers are more than happy to point out.

ACCA Seeking Comments on Manual S

Deadline for Comments is June 24, 2013

June 17, 2013

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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team (STT) is seeking public review of BSR/ACCA 3 Manual S – 201x, Residential Equipment Selection, as a revised and re-designated industry standard.

ACCA Releases May Contractor Comfort Index

CCI is Highest Ever in its Three-Year History

June 10, 2013

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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) released its Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) for May, which reached a 77, up from 71 in April. The 77 number is the highest tally in the CCI’s three-year history.