by WAACCA | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Check out the new Clean Buildings document library where you’ll find tools, flowcharts, guides, and compliance documents on the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Our team will continue to post documents and make sure the materials you need are easily searchable... by WAACCA | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Article from Washington Policy Center By Todd Myers Originally Posted June 2, 2022 | Updated June 8, 2022 The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) is considering a ban on natural gas for residential construction. The proposal would “require new residential... by WAACCA | Nov 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
WA ACCA is a mighty membership of HVAC/R contractors and suppliers across the state. Our members, when called upon, make sure legislators and regulators know how their decisions impact our industry and our customers. They do this through meetings with legislators,... by WAACCA | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Date Collected: Jul 30, 2021 9:41 AM EDTAuthor: Dharna Noor and Brian KahnCategory: TradeMarket: United StatesSource: GizmodoLanguage: English Est. Audience: 3,318,544Est. Publicity: $34,658 Whatcom County has been a fossil fuel hub for years, but its council just... by WAACCA | Jun 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
In 2014, the top 10 U.S. state GHG emitters accounted for nearly half of the U.S. emission. You can also compare global emissions data by country here. Find the newest data on the CAIT Climate Data Explorer. View and interact with full chart on World Resources... by WAACCA | Feb 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
BY ROLF BOONE FEBRUARY 15, 2021 Builders in South Sound and throughout the state are struggling to understand the new Washington state energy code. The new energy code, which emphasizes energy efficiency, took effect this month and is now being ratified by local... by WAACCA | Feb 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
With economic uncertainty, homeowners and businesses have put the brakes on alternative energy plan. Article By Janice Podsada – Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:02pm EVERETT — A year ago, solar power was one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources in the... by WAACCA | Oct 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
News DOSH Fall Protection Rule Updates IBA October WA ACCA Bill Status & Upcoming Events Report What’s Happening I’ve been lobbying for over 30 years and this Monday was the first snow day the Legislature has ever taken. While it was nice to have a day to catch up... by WAACCA | Mar 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
March 28, 2017 As we approach the next deadline for legislative action, the two bills mentioned in the last Government Affairs report- HB 1972 allowing cities with electrical inspection programs to also enforce electrical contractor registration and trainee laws, and... by WAACCA | Mar 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
March 10, 2017 Of the three bills mentioned in Currents (see link above), SB 5211 is dead, but HB 1952 passed the House unanimously, and HB 1855 passed on an almost straight party line vote. Both House bills are being pushed by the IBEW – and both have serious...