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Partnering with ENERGY STAR

Leading industry associations recognize the value of ENERGY STAR and are encouraging their members to adopt an energy efficiency strategy that enhances business and environmental performance. The following Service and Product Provider industry associations have partnered with ENERGY STAR, thereby communicating to their members their belief that improved energy performance can add value to members and their customers. Learn how ENERGY STAR can be a market advantage for associations and their members PDF icon (183 KB).

  • AEE — Association of Energy Engineers
  • AESP — Association of Energy Services Professionals
  • AHRI — Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute
  • CABA — Continental Automated Building Association
  • NAESCO — National Association of Energy Service Companies
  • NEMA — National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Association of Energy Engineers Exit ENERGY STAR

AEE is a nonprofit professional society of 8,500 members in 77 countries. AEE offers a full array of informational outreach programs to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for Sustainable Development.

AEE is a participant in the ENERGY STAR Challenge, demonstrating an on-going commitment to promote superior energy performance in buildings. AEE actively encourages its members to join ENERGY STAR and to use the EPA Guidelines for Energy Management and EPA’s Energy Performance Rating System. In 2005, the association developed the Certified Green Building Engineer (GBE*) program, designed to help its members and their customers participate and succeed in the Challenge.

AEE has also incorporated ENERGY STAR into its Certified Energy Manager (CEM) curriculum to educate professionals about ENERGY STAR tools and resources. The CEM designation has become widely accepted and used as a measure of professional accomplishment within the energy management field.

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Association of Energy Services Professionals Exit ENERGY STAR

AESP is a member-based association dedicated to improving the delivery and implementation of energy efficiency, energy management, and distributed renewable resources. AESP provides professional development programs, a network of energy practitioners, and promotes the transfer of knowledge and experience. AESP views ENERGY STAR as a valuable resource and partner. Many AESP members incorporate ENERGY STAR programs into their end-use customer energy efficiency programs.

Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute Exit ENERGY STAR

AHRI is the trade association representing manufacturers of heating, cooling, and commercial refrigeration equipment. More than 350 members strong, AHRI is an internationally recognized advocate for the industry, and develops standards for many products manufactured by members. AHRI’s member companies account for more than 90 percent of the residential and commercial air-conditioning, space heating, water heating, and refrigeration commercial equipment manufactured and sold in North America.

In North America, the HVACR industry produces more than $20 billion worth of product, and in the United States alone, AHRI members employ approximately 130,000 people, and support 800,000 dealers and contractors. Industry growth, particularly in developing countries, is expected to increase about five percent annually over the next several years.

AHRI members pride themselves in producing energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable products. In addition to ENERGY STAR, AHRI is a member in good standing with the U.S. Green Building Council, Green Building Institute, Alliance to Save Energy, European Partnership for Energy and the Environment, and the Alliance for a Responsible Atmospheric Policy. AHRI has also been awarded accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a standards developing organization.

Continental Automated Buildings Association Exit ENERGY STAR

CABA is North America’s only industry association dedicated to home and building automation. CABA seeks to advance technology and integrated systems in homes and buildings, creating opportunities for member business activities and serving as a preferred global source of information, knowledge and networking for key stakeholders.

CABA has developed a web-based Intelligent Building Ranking Tool designed to complement ENERGY STAR guidelines to evaluate the effective integration of building systems for existing buildings and to serve as a design guide for new building projects. The tool evaluates building intelligence in communication systems, building automation, security and control systems, facility management applications, and building structure. The integration of building operation and management systems is one of the most effective energy management strategies available to organizations.

National Association of Energy Service Companies Exit ENERGY STAR

NAESCO has been the preeminent national trade organization in the energy services industry for twenty-four years, representing key stakeholders and acting as the industry advocate for the delivery of cost effective energy services to all customer classes. NAESCO’s mission is to promote efficiency as the first priority in a portfolio of economic and environmentally sustainable energy resources, and to encourage customers and public officials to think energy efficiency first when they are making energy resource procurement or energy policy choices.

NAESCO, through its participation in the ENERGY STAR Challenge, has been working closely with the EPA to promote ENERGY STAR tools and resource to its membership, as well as bringing the Challenge, the tools, and know-how to building owners in the diverse commercial market.

Rising energy costs, acceleration of interest in high performance buildings, and a new energy focus have reinvigorated the market for energy efficiency. NAESCO is excited about its partnership with ENERGY STAR in providing support and direction for a growing market and creating expanded opportunities for its member companies.

— Terry E. Singer, Executive Director

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National Electrical Manufacturers Association Exit ENERGY STAR

NEMA is the trade association of choice for the electrical manufacturing industry. Founded in 1926 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., its approximately 450 member companies manufacture products used in the generation, transmission and distribution, control, and end-use of electricity. These products are used in commercial and industrial applications, as well as in utility, medical imaging, institutional, and residential applications. Domestic production of electrical products sold worldwide exceeds $120 billion.

NEMA promotes the competitiveness of the U.S. electrical product industry through the development of standards, advocacy in federal and state legislatures and executive agencies, and the collection and analysis of economic data.

NEMA members strongly support ENERGY STAR programs as an important component of world wide energy efficiency efforts related to their products and research.

—William Hoyt, Industry Director, National Electrical Manufacturers Association