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07.09.26
PHCC CONNECT 2026 to Feature Expanded Two-Day Product & Technology Showcase, Featuring Learning Labs and Podcast Pods
Attendees will explore innovations, gain insights and network with industry experts over two days. FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Plumbing and HVACR contractors looking for a diverse range of the latest products, technologies and business solutions will find them at PHCC CONNECT 2026, hosted by the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC), October 19–22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As …
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07.07.26
HVACR Industry Coalition Supports Senator Ernst’s SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act, S. 4892
July 7, 2026 — A coalition of HVACR trade associations announced its support for Senator Joni Ernst’s introduction of the SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act, S. 4892, legislation to change the compliance date for regional HVAC energy efficiency standards to the date of manufacture. The coalition includes the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & …
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07.06.26
Tony Bertolino Discusses Impact, Future of Skilled Trades at America250 Event on National Mall
Falls Church, Va. — As part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s America250 celebration honoring the achievements, contributions and sacrifices of American workers, Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Vice President Tony Bertolino represented the plumbing and HVAC industry at a Great American State Fair event on June 30 on the National Mall. During a June 30 panel …
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06.23.26
Louisiana’s HB953: A Warning Sign for the Trades
Falls Church, Va. — On June 12, 2026, Governor Jeff Landry signed HB953 into law — and with it, Louisiana enacted what PHCC believes to be the most damaging rollback of plumbing licensure standards seen anywhere in the country in recent memory. For context: in 2019, the Texas Legislature nearly allowed its state plumbing licensing board to sunset entirely before Governor Greg Abbott intervened …
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06.16.26
Interview with Incoming CEO Dan Quinonez
As he prepares to take the helm as PHCC’s next CEO, Dan Quinonez is focused on strengthening the association through membership growth, workforce development, chapter engagement, and strong advocacy on issues such as contractor licensing. In a recent interview with Homepros, Quinonez shared his vision for helping contractors navigate industry challenges and opportunities in the years ahead. Read …
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06.09.26
Keynote Speaker Announced for CONNECT 2026
Dr. Rick Goodman, leadership expert and motivational speaker, to headline PHCC CONNECT 2026 in Milwaukee. FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) announces Dr. Rick Goodman, internationally recognized leadership expert, motivational speaker and bestselling author, as the keynote speaker for PHCC CONNECT 2026, taking place October 19–22 in Milwaukee, …
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05.19.26
PHCC-ASA 2026 Joint Legislative Conference Brings Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill
Falls Church, Va. — The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) and the American Supply Association (ASA) successfully joined forces with the 2026 PHCC-ASA Joint Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., with contractors, distributors and industry leaders delivering a unified message to lawmakers on workforce development, energy policy and regulatory certainty. Held …
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05.12.26
PHCC and Bernzomatic Align to Deliver More Value to Contractors and Strengthen the Future Workforce
Falls Church, Va. — The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) and Bernzomatic are announcing unified efforts around a shared commitment to support professional contractors and advance skilled trades. Known for hand-held torches and fuel products trusted by skilled professionals across the trades since 1876, Bernzomatic brings a practical understanding of contractor …
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05.01.26
SkillsUSA Features PHCC’s 2025 HVAC Apprentice of the Year Jantzen Fisher
Jantzen Fisher, who is both the 2025 PHCC HVAC Apprentice of the Year, as well as a 2024 SkillsUSA champion, was recently featured on the SkillsUSA website and in their e-newsletter, as part of their celebration of National Apprenticeship Week. "Jantzen Fisher, a SkillsUSA National Champion whose journey from a hands-on learner to the 2025 PHCC HVAC Apprentice of the Year is proof that …
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04.08.26
PHCC’s CONNECT 2026 Conference: Building Community. Advancing the Industry.
Plumbing and HVACR contractors are invited to register for CONNECT 2026, taking place Oct. 19–22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. FALLS CHURCH, Va. – April 2026 – Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) encourages plumbing and HVACR contractors to make plans now to attend PHCC CONNECT 2026, scheduled for Oct. 19–22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Registration is now open for the annual …
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03.20.26
PHCC Welcomes Zoeller Pump Company as New Corporate Partner
Falls Church, Va. — The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) is proud to announce Zoeller Pump Company as its newest Corporate Partner, strengthening a shared commitment to supporting professional contractors and advancing the plumbing and HVAC industry. As a leading manufacturer of sump, effluent, sewage, grinder and battery backup pumps and related solutions for …
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03.04.26
ACCA and PHCC Poised to Pursue Strategic Collaboration
FALLS CHURCH, VA (March 4, 2026) — The leading organizations representing plumbing and HVACR contractors in the United States have launched a strategic collaboration as a part of their shared mission to strengthen the contracting industry. As the two most established trade associations in the plumbing, heating, and cooling contracting industry, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors …
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