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BesTech™ UniversityBesTech™ University is a training resource for our contractors. In today's world of equipment sophistication, education is essential. We are committed to providing the HVAC/R community the educational resources necessary for all technicians and installers to achieve their highest potential skill level and knowledge base to successfully perform and compete responsibly in the market place at maximum competency.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)The ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) is a group of over 4,000 air conditioning contractors who work together to improve our industry, promote good practices, and keep homes and buildings safe, clean and comfortable. The goal of the organization is to make the HVACR industry, and every professional contracting business, more successful. This is accomplished by providing exclusive technical, legal, and marketing resources.
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ACDoctor™ACDoctor™ is designed with the homeowner in mind. This site allows the consumer to get the facts about energy efficiency and indoor air quality, compare central air conditioning and heating systems from leading manufacturers and connect with high quality HVAC contractors. ACDoctor™ is the country’s premier destination for all the homeowner’s air conditioning and heating needs.
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Doctor Pro™Doctor Pro™ is a comprehensive and professional online community for the HVAC contractor. It features forums, blogs, classified advertisements and much more.
www.acdoctorpro.com |
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Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is a trade association which administers the HVAC/R industry's performance certification programs. Through AHRI’s independent testing by industry standards, manufacturer performance claims are verified for accuracy and HVAC/R equipment is rated uniformly, enabling fair comparisons.
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ASHRAEASHRAE, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, was founded in 1894. This organization fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education opportunities.
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Conditioned Air Association of Georgia (CAAG)The Conditioned Air Association of Georgia (CAAG) is a non profit trade association which represents fully licensed, professional HVAC/R contractors who perform installation, maintenance and repair services for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers. CAAG’s goal is to promote quality and professionalism in the HVAC/R industry in the state of Georgia and to demonstrate genuine concern for the safety and satisfaction of our customers by consistently providing quality products and services.
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CEE/AHRIThe CEE/AHRI Verified Directory identifies a list of products (less than 65 MBtuh) that the manufacturers represent as meeting energy performance tiers established by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) as a part of the Residential Air Conditioner and Heat Pump initiative and the High Efficiency Commercial Air Conditioning Initiative. These initiatives make use of tiers to differentiate equipment on the basis of energy performance with a higher tier representing a higher level of claimed performance.
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DSIREDSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.
www.dsireusa.org |
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ENERGY STARENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping everyone save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
www.energystar.gov |
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United States Environmental Protection AgencyVisit the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s website to get information on the current environmental issues, science & technologies and laws & regulations that effect the HVAC/R industry.
www.epa.gov |
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HARDIHARDI – Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International is an organization that represents over 450 wholesale companies, including 17 international companies, plus 300 manufacturing associates and nearly 140 manufacturer representatives. One of the most important functions of this group is to disseminating information concerning the HVAC/R industry to its members and other segments of the industry.
www.hardinet.org |
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North American Technician Excellence organization (NATE)The North American Technician Excellence organization (NATE) is the leading non-profit certification program for technicians in the HVAC/R industry and the only test supported by the entire industry.
http://www.natex.org |
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RSESRefrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) is a leader in training and education for professional HVAC/R technicians and contractors. It facilitates the collection, distribution and exchange of ideas and information among these professionals.
http://www.rses.org |
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U.S. Green Building CouncilThe U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings a priority in today’s society. Visit the website to find information on LEED which provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. It is also a source to find educational opportunities and news pertaining to green initiatives.
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