ACCA is a nonprofit association for professionals and businesses in the indoor environment and energy services community.
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
(ACCA)
1520 Belle View Boulevard, #5220
Arlington, VA, 22307-6530
Tel: (703) 575-4477
Email: membership@acca.org
http://www.acca.org
The AHRI is a trade association that represents manufacturers of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and water heating equipment.
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
(AHRI)
2311 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400
Arlington, VA, 22201-5420
Tel: (703) 524-8800
http://www.ahrinet.org
The mission of ASHRAE is to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
ASHRAE
180 Technology Parkway, NW
Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092-2977
Tel: (800) 527-4723
Tel 2: (404) 636-8400
Fax: (404) 321-5478
Email: ashrae@ashrae.org
http://www.ashrae.org
According to its Web site, the council represents "those who manufacture, design, build, install, maintain, and service the energy efficient and environmentally responsible mechanical systems built or retrofitted into today’s commercial, industrial, and residential structures." Visit its Web site for information on certification.
Green Mechanical Council
P.O. Box 521
Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056
Tel: (800) 726-9696
Fax: (800) 546-3726
https://www.escogroup.org/greenmech
HVAC Excellence provides education and certification programs and other resources to professionals in the heating and cooling industries.
HVAC Excellence
P.O. Box 521
Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056
Tel: (800) 726-9696
Fax: (800) 546-3726
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac
NATE is a nonprofit organization that provides certification programs for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration technicians.
North American Technician Excellence Inc.
(NATE)
2311 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 410
Arlington, VA, 22201-5428
Tel: (703) 293-4846
Fax: (703) 527-2316
Email: asknate@natex.org
http://www.natex.org
PAHRA accredits educational programs that meet industry-validated standards.
Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation
(PAHRA)
ACCE Headquarters
300 Decker Drive, Suite #330
Irving, TX, 75062-8180
Tel: (972) 600-8800
Email: PAHRA@ACCE-HQ.org
http://www.pahrahvacr.org
The PHCC is a trade association for contractors who work in the residential, commercial, new construction, industrial, and service and repair industries.
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association
(PHCC)
180 South Washington Street, Suite 100
Falls Church, VA, 22046-2900
Tel: (800) 533-7694
Tel 2: (703) 237-8100
Fax: (703) 237-7442
http://www.phccweb.org
RETA offers certification programs, seminars, conferences, networking and employment opportunities, and other resources for refrigerating engineers and technicians.
Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
(RETA)
1725 Ferry Street, SW
Albany, OR, 97322-3912
Tel: (844) 801-3711
Tel 2: (541) 497-2955
Fax: (541) 497-2966
http://www.reta.com
SMACNA has a mission to provide products, services, and representation to enhance members' businesses, markets, and profitability.
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association
(SMACNA)
4201 Lafayette Center Drive
Chantilly, VA, 20151-1219
Tel: (703) 803-2980
Fax: (703) 803-3732
http://www.smacna.org
Visit the following Web site to learn more about opportunities for women in the heating and cooling industry.
Women in HVACR
7173 South Havana Street, Suite 600-113
Centennial, CO, 80112-3891
Tel: (480) 805-8403
https://www.womeninhvacr.org
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