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Taxes, Tariffs, and Refrigerants Lead the 2020 Legislative Agenda

Issues include cybersecurity, electrification, and installation requirements for renewed tax credits

March 30, 2020

Washam and counterparts at AHRI identified legislative items that might make a difference for the better for contractors and manufacturers this year.

Washington Builds COVID-19 Counterattack Around Stimulus, Paid Leave

Options for contractors include loans, tax credits, modified tax rules; busy spring helping some

Robert Beverly

March 27, 2020

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Congress and President Trump have ushered into law a $2 trillion dollar stimulus package designed to buffer steep economic fallout.

Senate Scraps AIM Act Hearing, Adds Public Comment Process

Robert Beverly

March 27, 2020

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The long and winding path toward a comprehensive national HFC refrigerant phasedown has taken yet another turn.

ACCA Urges Adoption of Legislation to Help Workers

Legislation meant to help businesses impacted by coronavirus

March 23, 2020

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ACCA president and CEO, Barton James, issued a statement urging Congress to adopt legislation to aid workers and businesses impacted by coronavirus.

ACCA Tells Policy Makers That HVAC Contractors Are Essential Service Providers

HVAC industry exhorted to tell lawmakers of their importance

March 18, 2020

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ACCA asks for help to ensure HVACR contractors are treated as essential service providers during this national emergency.

ACCA president and CEO Barton James joins a tour of the UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings.

ACCA Leader Wants Contractors to Know the Association Supports Them

ACCA offers more than a voice in Washington, says James

Ted Craig

March 9, 2020

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ACCA wants contractors to know it offers more to them than just a face in Washington, although that remains a critical role for the association.

Manufacturers Fret over CARB Deadlines for Air Conditioning Systems

At recent meeting, stakeholders anxious over HFC phasedown timeline

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2020

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Since many low-GWP refrigerants are flammable, changes must be made to building codes and standards before they will be acceptable in HVACR equipment.

Department of Energy Considers the End of Noncondensing Gas Furnaces, Water Heaters

ACCA and other opponents cite proposals’ retrofit obstacles

Robert Beverly

February 24, 2020

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The availability of noncondensing gas furnaces and water heaters hangs in the balance as the DOE considers energy efficiency standards and industry input.