ACA/NE hopes you are doing well and staying healthy. As the world works to regain normalcy of some type, we remain optimistic about the future!

The feedback ACA/NE has received is that business has not slowed for most through the pandemic. With that, we understand that other problems present themselves with a limited-size workforce, other restrictions, and just not enough hours in the day.

If there is anything ACA/NE can do to provide support to your business, please let us know! The Association is here to serve you, and getting your feedback on what you need is always beneficial.

ACA/NE continues to work to have an HVAC Construction Supervisor License approved by the Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS).

For several years, ACA/NE has worked to defeat the passage of legislation to require that residential HVAC contractors obtain a refrigeration license. Currently, this license is required for work over ten tens. Most residential and small commercial systems are limited to 5 tons or less, and an exemption currently exists for work under 10 tons.

Last summer, ACA/NE submitted testimony in opposition to the legislation. The legislation is currently awaiting action in the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

A few ACA/NE members have expressed concern about the soon-to-be-released Massachusetts Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan. Members are specifically concerned that the rebate for natural gas will not be the same as oil and propane, ACA/NE members worry that customers will not participate in the Mass Save Program without a good heat pump rebate for natural gas.

ACA/NE will share additional information with members as it is received.

On December 15th, ACA/NE held a Seminar and Networking Reception at Jack's Abby in Framingham, Massachusetts. In addition to Pete Danielson's 'How to Get it Done' Seminar, ACA/NE President Doug Hamilton and Government Affairs Chairman Manny Chaves provided a quick update on the HVAC CSL Proposal.

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ACA/NE will be back in person for the 2022 HVAC/R Technical and Management Conference!

The Conference will be held on Thursday, April 28th at The Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Technical Sessions in development include:

Management Sessions in development include:

More information and registration will be available soon!

Join ACA/NE and HVAC Pro Blog’s Chris Morin for the highly-requested Residential System Design Seminar. The next seminar will be held on Wednesday, March 2nd at The Peterson School in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Service Nation will hold its Barefoot Roundtable Experience Conference in Palm Springs from April 5 - 7, 2022.

For contractors, the Conference provides an opportunity to network with other contractors and peers in the industry at incredible parties and special events.

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Boston Standard's Joe Wood was featured in a recent article by the Boston Globe. The article discusses adding heat pumps to your home as Massachusetts is pushing to reduce greenhouse gases emissions.

If you have something spotlight-worthy, send it our way!

With your ACA/NE and ACA/NNE Membership, you also receive complimentary membership with Service Nation as a Service Roundtable Member!

Being a Service Roundtable Member gives you access to rebates, marketing content, educational content and more! Below are some links for a few recent webinars and articles you might find beneficial.

Each year, an alarming number of employee injuries occur due to falls. Working to prevent slips, trips, and falls is important for a safe workplace. The Webinar will focus on risk management policies, procedures, and training resources to help reduce employee accidents and injuries.

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