New Homes Accredited Contractors: A few years ago ENERGY STAR® revised their Certified Homes program, these videos review the changes to their program.

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Revision 8

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes has recently made some appreciable revisions to their program’s checklists and information processes. These revisions became a requirement in July 2016, and ACCA has prepared three introductory videos that look at the revisions to the information flow and the checklist’s content. 

ACCA Overview of Revision 8

ACCA Overview Design Checklist

ACCA Overview Commissioning Checklist

Below are three instructional videos about the Residential Service and Installation (HVAC system replacement) contractor accreditation offered by ACCA. These videos will prepare you to take the RSI Assessment Test.

Session 1: History of Contractor Accreditation

Session 2: Project Submission Process

Session 3: Inquiry Process

RSI Orientation Step-By-Step Instructions to Access Assessment

Here is an instructional video if you need help setting up an ACCA account.

Setting up an ACCA Account

The ACCA QI Mobile App can be found at:

More information to help you succeed. 

Major Changes Coming to Clean Air Act Section 608 Rules

ACCA Matters

Competing With “Chuck In A Truck”

Sell Your Home Performance Expertise

Work Zones

Get With The Program To Stay In The Game

Technician’s Guide & Work Book For Quality Installations Updated

The Future of Refrigerants: How Will Global and National Changes Will Affect The Indoor Environment

Avoiding the ENERGY STAR® New Homes Catch-22

When Quality Counts

ACCA writes the standards for residential HVAC design, installation, and maintenance. 

HVAC Quality Installation Specification

HVAC Quality Installation Verification Protocols 

Manual J (Residential Load Calculation)

Manual D (Residential Duct Design)

Quality Maintenance of Residential HVAC

HVAC System Cleanliness & Restoration