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HVAC Contractor Credentialing for ENERGY STAR
Become a Credentialed HVAC Contractor
EPA is looking for contractors who want to lead by offering best-practice HVAC design and installation. By becoming credentialed to work with ENERGY STAR, contractors will gain access to a select group of leading builders who consistently deliver high-quality homes. They'll also earn a valuable tool to stand out from the crowd and market their services. All of that means fewer callbacks and complaints and more premium sales to builders.
Learn how becoming credentialed can help you grow your business — HVAC and ENERGY STAR Certified Homes 
Credentials are offered by independent, third-party oversight organizations whose programs have been recognized by EPA. Click on a recognized program to find out how to participate:
ACCA's Quality Assured Contractor Program 
Questions: qaprogram@acca.org, (703) 824-8877
Advanced Energy's Quality-Assured Professional (QAP) Program
Questions: QAP@AdvancedEnergy.org, (919) 716-6383
- NYSERDA's Approved HVAC Contractor Program*
- Northern Colorado Energy Select Contractor Program**
Questions: certification@energyselectcontractors.com, (970) 686-2798
- NEEA's Northwest Approved HVAC Contractor Program***
Questions: info@northwestENERGYSTAR.com, (800) 539-9362
Contractor Resources
- The ENERGY STAR Opportunity for HVAC Contractors (7.8MB)
- Short videos about the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes HVAC requirements
- ENERGY STAR builder and Rater partners
- ENERGY STAR technical guidelines
- Contact EPA
HVAC Quality Installation Training and Oversight Organizations (H-QUITOs) are the independent, third-party oversight organizations that provide the required training and oversight activities for HVAC contractors. Learn more about becoming an H-QUITO.
*Limited to NYSERDA service territory**Limited to Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho
***Limited to Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association and Platt River Power Authority service territory
