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Certifications and Associations
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Certifications | North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) was founded in 1997 and is the nation's largest non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. NATE is the only technician certification organization governed, owned, operated, developed and supported by the HVACR industry. | | |  | NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners)
NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) is a national certification organization for professional installers in the field of renewable energy. Their installer certifications have been developed in accordance with the certification's fields best guidelines, and serve to show the installer's professional commitment to upholding the best practices in the field of renewable energy. | | |  | CoSEIA Photovoltaic (PV)
The CoSEIA Photovoltaic (PV) certification enables consumers to easily identify solar contractors who have proven up-to-date qualifications in photovoltaic solar energy systems. To obtain the "CoSEIA Certified" rating, Standard Renewable Energy engineers passed a comprehensive test for active and photovoltaic solar system maintenance, repair, and installation. |
Associations | American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. ASES leads national efforts to promote solar energy education, public outreach, and advocacy. ASES publishes the award-winning SOLAR TODAY magazine, organizes and presents the ASES National Solar Conference, and leads the ASES National Solar Tour – the largest solar energy event in the world, as well as other powerful programs. | | |  | EcoBrokers
SRE is proud to be an affiliate of EcoBroker, the premier provider of green designation training for real estate professionals. Founded in 2002, the company has built a solid foundation of environmental education and outreach helping consumers and communities take advantage of energy efficiency and environmentally sensitive design in real estate properties. | | |  | USGBC
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices. Their mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. | | |  | NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)
NAHB exists to represent the building industry by serving its members and affiliated state and local builders associations. NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large. | | |  | Better Business Bureau
The BBB's mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB ensures that high standards for trust are set and maintained. They exist so consumers and businesses alike have an unbiased source to guide them on matters of trust. BBB Accreditation is an honor – and not every company is eligible. We are proud to be accredited members of the BBB. | | |  | Efficiency First
Efficiency First is a nonprofit trade association that unites Home Performance contractors, residential energy consultants, building product manufacturers and other key members of America's growing green-collar workforce in the escalating fight against global warming. Efficiency First was founded in 2009 to represent its members in public policy discussions at the state and national levels, to promote the benefits of Home Performance retrofitting, and to help our industry grow to meet unprecedented demand for quality home retrofitting services. |
Home Energy Ratings | The International Code Council
The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council. | | |  | RESNET® (Residential Energy Services Network)
The Residential Energy Services Network's (RESNET®) mission is to ensure the success of the building energy performance certification industry, set the standards of quality, and increase the opportunity for ownership of high performance buildings. Creators of HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating, their standards have been developed with the U.S. mortgage industry to provide incentives for home efficiency developments. The IRS, Energy Star, and the Department of Energy Building America program recognize their programs; and they are used in 16 states as minimums for code compliance. | | |  | ENERGY STAR®
To earn the ENERGY STAR®, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes. ENERGY STAR® qualified homes can include a variety of 'tried-and-true' energy-efficient features that contribute to improved home quality and homeowner comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution. | | |  | The American Lung Association (ALA)
Founded in 1904, the American Lung Association is the oldest voluntary health organization in the U.S. They have opened a standard to monitor and improve air quality in homes. This entails an energy efficiency standard designed to bolster air quality safety. Homes with the ALA stamp statistically have a higher resale value. | | |  | HERO (Home Energy Raters Organization)
A not-for-profit organization that promotes the benefits of energy conservation initiatives and monetary incentives to homeowners, homebuilders and businesses. |
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