Apply for Accreditation
Applying for your company's accreditation is simple, and we are here to help you when you need it! If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact qaprogram@acca.org or call 703-824-8877 and we will be happy to help.
Prerequisite: Set up an ACCA account and log in.
An improved QA Application process is coming soon!
1. Verification: Complete and submit the verification form by providing basic contact information.
2. Pay first year participation fee and complete application: The current fees are $800 for non-members, or $600 for ACCA members. (Not a member? Join here first, then come back and apply for accreditation.) ACCA membership is not required for accreditation, but we encourage you to become a member.
After you submit the verification form, you will receive an email to proceed to the QA Application, where there will be a link to pay the fee. If your application is not able to be processed for accreditation, you can request a refund. If the application is incomplete, you will be reminded to complete the application. You will know where you are in the process through the four steps to accreditation status indicator on the application webpage. The application will collect some information about your company such as your state mechanical license information and state business registration information, if required by your state.
You will be asked to EITHER provide your company certificate of insurance OR contact your insurance broker to have the certificate sent to ACCA. This provides proof of General Liability, Auto, and Worker’s Compensation insurance. (If you have an approved alternative for worker’s compensation insurance, we need that information as well.) Please have ACCA as the certificate holder. To maintain your accreditation, we must have your updated insurance in our records. All Certificates of Insurance can be emailed to qaprogram@acca.org or faxed to 703-575-9147 instead of sent through the mail.
Example Certificate of Insurance
3. Orientation: After submitting the payment and application, an email will be sent to you with registration links to complete the online orientation, available 24/7. This involves watching 3 short videos for New Homes and/or a short video for Existing Homes (RSI) and taking a required short assessment test. You can take one or both New Homes and RSI tests, and they can be taken more than one time until passed.
- New Homes: This orientation is specifically for the ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes program.
- RSI: The RSI orientation is for Residential Service and Installation (RSI) contractors who replace HVAC systems in existing homes, and to earn ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation certificates.
4. Accreditation: When the online application, documentation, and orientation are submitted/completed they will be verified to ensure they meet program requirements.
Once your information/documentation has been verified, you will receive a Certificate of Accreditation from ACCA through email usually within 1 business day, and your company name will be posted on the QA Contractor Directory. Although only one location per company accreditation will be displayed on the directory, the accreditation covers all of your company locations throughout your state. This process can be completed in 1 week depending upon when we receive the required information.
Your participation must be renewed each year. You will receive notice from ACCA when it is time to renew your accreditation.
If you have any questions, please contact us at qaprogram@acca.org or call 703-824-8877.