Professional Resources - Air Conditioning
ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
http://www.ashrae.org/
The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications.

The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News
http://www.achrnews.com/
The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News is a weekly newsletter for the HVACR industry. This site offers stories featured the newsletter, and other industry resources.

ENERGY STARŪ Heating & Cooling Equipment
http://www.energystar.gov/
Learn about energy efficient and cost saving heating and cooling equipment and where to find ENERGY STARŪ products.

HARDI - Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International
http://www.hardinet.org/
Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) is a not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to advancing the science of wholesale distribution in the HVACR industry.

HVAC Books
http://www.hvacbooks.com/
HVACBooks.com, in association with Amazon.com, has a comprehensive list of publications for the HVAC industry.

HVAC Excellence
http://www.hvacexcellence.org/
HVAC Excellence, a not for profit organization, establishes standards of excellence within the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) Industry by providing Programmatic Accreditation, Technician Competency Certification, and Educator Credentialing.

The Most Energy-Efficient Appliances
http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/mostenef.htm
Shopping for new appliances? You can have key energy efficiency information at your fingertips with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's (ACEEE) listing of products and manufacturers.

National Comfort Institute
http://www.ncinstitute.com/
National Comfort Institute (NCI) serves the HVAC and plumbing industry with advanced training and certification rooted in testing, mesurement, and proven performance.

PHCC - Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association
http://www.phccweb.org/
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry for the protection of the environment, and the health, safety and comfort of society.

REHVA - Federation of European Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning Associations
http://www.rehva.com/
Federation of European Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning Associations (REHVA), an assembly of European technical HVAC associations, works to develop ways of exchanging technical knowledge, promote European standardization and regulations, educate professionals, and co-ordinate congresses and conferences.

RSES - Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
http://www.rses.org/
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) offers educational and certification programs to service professionals of all experience levels engaged in heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association
http://www.smacna.org/
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), represents contractors in commercial, institutional, industrial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning; architectural sheet metal; industrial sheet metal; kitchen equipment; manufacturing; testing and balancing; service; energy management and maintenance; and siding and decking.


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