ACCA Receives 2025 Power of Associations Gold Award for A2L Refrigerant Safety Training Program

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has been recognized as a Power of Associations Gold Award winner by the American Society of Association Executives for its successful A2L Refrigerant Safety Training initiative.

ACCA developed its A2L Refrigerant Safety Training program to help the HVACR industry navigate the transition to more environmentally friendly refrigerants that present new safety challenges due to their mildly flammable characteristics.

The training initiative has equipped more than 8,200 technicians and contractors nationwide with critical safety knowledge and protocols, with remarkable results; 97% of participants report increased confidence in A2L handling and 94% have adopted new safety measures directly from the program. The training addresses a critical industry need as professionals work with these next-generation refrigerants that require specialized safety expertise. To learn more, visit acca.org/a2ltraining.