FALLS CHURCH, Va. (May 28, 2015) – In response to the Clean Water Act Rule finalized yesterday by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) expressed deep concerns about the rule’s anticipated content and about the flawed regulatory process behind it. PHCC and other groups in the construction arena have been particularly vocal …
PHCC National Association Report, by Gerry Kennedy, EVP
Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN) to Address PHCC Legislative Conference. Congressman Collin Peterson will join Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) at the upcoming 2015 Legislative Conference next month. Both will speak at the legislative breakfast on Capitol Hill. Congressman Peterson is a senior Member of the House of Representatives, and received the 2014 National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) “Guardian of Small …
PHCC National Assoc & Ed Foundation Report by Gerry Kennedy, EVP
EPA’s Recent Action on Refrigerants. This week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new approved “climate-friendly” refrigerants. The new rule is part of the Administration’s Climate Action Plan to decrease emissions of potent greenhouse gases. Click here to read about EPA’s announcement this week. Supreme Court Begins Work on Landmark Case. This week the Supreme Court began oral arguments in …
PHCC ACTION ALERT: Tell Your House Representative to Vote Yes on HR 636
Tell Your Member of the House of Representatives to VOTE YES on HR 636 The US House of Representatives will vote early Friday (2/13/15) morning on HR 636. This vital legislation would restore the small business expensing—sometimes called Section 179 expensing. HERE’S WHY IT’S IMPORTANT: Small business expensing allows business owners to immediately deduct the cost of a qualified investment …
Tell Congress Your Story
Registration is open for PHCC National’s 2015 Legislative Conference, taking place April 22-23. Take the time to come to Washington, DC and advocate with colleagues on issues impacting the industry, your families, and your communities. The only way to responsibly develop national policy is with open communication from the American people and Capitol Hill. Please see link here to register …
2015 Water Heater Regulation Overview
PHCC National has provided a ‘go-to’ web page for PHCC Members regarding the new Water Heater Efficiency Standards that will go into affect on April 16, 2015 and how these standards will impact your business. The Game Changer A “playbook” developed in partnership with Bradford White Corporation on the new water heater efficiency standards and how they’ll impact your business. …
Why do the nation’s best belong to PHCC?
If a picture speaks 1,000 words … This must-see video says it all! By: Julie Turner, PHCC National The New Year is a great time for a refresher on how you can best leverage PHCC’s resources and connections. In this brand-new video, p-h-c contractors just like you take a break at CONNECT 2014 to share real value from their memberships. …
Apply for PHCC National Scholarships by John Zink, VP of Education, PHCC National
The National PHCC Educational Foundation’s 2015 scholarship application form is now available at phccfoundation.org/scholarships. In 2015, they will be awarding 36 scholarships worth $77,500. Remember, even if you pay your employees’ way to attend apprentice school, those apprentices can & should still apply for awards. If they win, it could help save you up to $2,500 in apprentice school costs! …
News from PHCC National: PHCC Supports Withdrawal of “Waters of the U.S.” Proposal
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (November 12, 2014) – The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) today joined with 375 trade associations and chambers from 50 states to voice strong concerns with a rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dramatically expand the scope of federal authority over water and land uses across the …
PHCC National Association Report by Dr. Gerry Kennedy, Executive Vice President
Heard on the Hill. So often before an election, much is discussed about the potential makeup of Congress in terms of political parties. Little is discussed about the Committee leadership races on Capitol Hill. Committees on Capitol Hill are where the “rubber hits the road” in the legislative process. Success on Capitol Hill is always about maintaining strong relationships with …