26 August 2025
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has been recognised as a Power of Associations Gold Award winner by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its A2L refrigerant safety training initiative.
ACCA developed its A2L Refrigerant Safety Training programme to help the HVACR industry navigate the transition to more environmentally friendly refrigerants that present new safety challenges due to their mildly flammable characteristics.
This training initiative has equipped more than 8,200 technicians and contractors nationwide with critical safety knowledge and protocols, and claims impressive results: 97% of participants report increased confidence in A2L handling, and 94% have adopted new safety measures directly from the programme.
The training addresses a critical industry need as professionals work with these next-generation refrigerants that require specialised safety expertise.
“Congratulations to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America for exemplifying the impact associations have on the industries and professions they represent, and on society at large,” said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE. “It’s always so incredibly satisfying to see associations going above and beyond their everyday mission to change the world. We’re very proud to spotlight this award-winning initiative.”
ACCA leadership noted the training programme's broader impact on the industry.
"There’s a lot we do behind the scenes here at ACCA that we’re proud of, but our A2L Refrigerant Training Programme was huge for contractors and the HVACR industry as well as the consumer,” said Barton James, ACCA president and CEO. "Our A2L training is available at no cost for ACCA members and is a testament to our commitment to contractor education and industry leadership. Earning the ASAE Gold Award for this programme reflects the value it brings to our members and the HVACR community. We’re proud to be recognised for helping contractors stay ahead of regulatory changes and maintain the highest standards of professionalism."
