Halco Owner Presents at National ACCA Training

Phelps, New York - The owner of Halco, a local leader in the energy and heating and cooling industries, has recently presented a course at a two-day training event in Austin, TX for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).

The two days of this ACCA training were divided by 2-hour breakout sessions presented by various experts from across the nation. One such presenter, Hal Smith, owner of Halco, attracted the attention of many ACCA attendees to his breakout session entitled, “Retrofitting Net Zero Homes.”

The presentation delved into the importance of and how to properly retrofit Net Zero homes. More specifically, Smith explained that these homes that use as much energy as they produce, in many cases will require home performance, geothermal, insulation, and solar work. In order to know exactly what each home needs, a home energy audit must first be performed.

“It was a privilege to not only present a breakout session about retrofitting Net Zero homes at the recent ACCA training, but to also witness the very many excited air conditioning contractors. I hope that they all see the light, so to say, and get involved in home performance. It really is the right thing to do for the customer and worth the investment,” Smith said.

Founded in 1984, Halco has been improving the comfort and energy efficiency of households and businesses throughout the Finger Lakes for nearly three decades. The Halco team is well versed in local and federal rebates and incentives in order to help their customers save money and receive the work they want and need.

They proudly offer free in-home estimates on insulation, heating & cooling systems, water heaters, solar electric and heating, geothermal energy, wind energy, and more!

ACCA is an early 20th century non-profit allowing nearly 60,000 HVACR experts and 4,000 HVACR businesses to easily network, and gain experience in providing healthy, energy efficient, and comfortable buildings. Incorporated more than 40 years ago, ACCA continues to serve the HVACR community and its customers with the provision of necessary resources and trainings.