Trade Organizations in the Energy Field
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) advances the arts and sciences of heating,
ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research,
standards writing, continuing education and publications.
The Association of Energy Engineers
(AEE) is your gateway for information on the dynamic field of energy efficiency, energy
services, deregulation, facility management, plant engineering, and environmental
compliance.
- The Association for Facilities Engineering
(AFE) is an organization that exclusively supports the facilities engineers from all
industries. Active members find the organization to be a useful conduit for technical and
managerial information related to their profession.
- The Association of Energy Service Professionals (formerly
the Association of Demand-Side Managment Professionals) is an association of nearly 2,000
utility executives, consultants, manufacturers, researchers, government regulators, and
others concerned with promoting energy efficiency and value.
- The Building Owners and Managers Association
(BOMA) is a premier network of over 16,500 commercial real estate professionals. BOMA
provides a network forum for industry professionals to discuss mutual problems, exchange
ideas and share experience and knowledge.
- The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
provides training, information, research, analysis, and practical advice for professionals
managing all types of income-producing real estate at all career levels.
- The International Facility Management Association
(IFMA) is a not-for-profit, incorporated association dedicated to serving the facility
management profession. IFMA's vision is to be the leader in promoting excellence in the
management of the work environment.
- The National Association of Energy Service
Companies (NAESCO) is an organization representing every aspect of the enrgy services
industry, including utilities, financial organizations, manufacturers and suppliers and
energy service companies. NAESCO also sponsors a rigorous accreditation program for ESCOs
and certain specialized project developers.