OpenTherm is a non-manufacturer-dependent system of communication between modulating HVAC appliances and room thermostats. It consists of a communication protocol and an interface specification. The OpenTherm communication protocol is primarily designed to control modulating heating appliances. The protocol is available to members of the OpenTherm Association only.

The Passive House Institute (PHI) is an independent research institute that has played an especially crucial role in the development of the Passive House concept - the only internationally recognized, performance-based energy standard in construction.

PHIUS (Passive House Institute US, Inc.) is an organization committed to making high-performance passive building the mainstream market standard. PHIUS+ buildings provide superior indoor air quality, resilience during power outages, and an extremely quiet, comfortable indoor environment.

The Perfect Technician Academy is a school for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), created out of the need for a fast-track training program that could develop students ready to perform at high levels entering the skilled trades industry. They are committed to training and preparing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians for successful careers.

Qolsys Inc is a pioneer residential and commercial security and smart-home manufacturer. They provide smart thermostat, video monitoring, energy management and home automation.

Over 30+ years of progressive experience in Mechanical Engineering, HVACR Project Management, Energy Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, Financial Management, HVACR Training and Development, Research, and Management Consulting Models.

As a globally recognized professional body, everything that Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments. Through their respected global standards, pioneering professional progression, and their trusted data and insight, RICS promotes and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure.

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) is an international trade association representing 1,834 member firms in 97 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Brazil. SMACNA’s HVAC Contractors Council develops programs, services and products that help members compete effectively in the HVAC duct fabrication, installation and building life cycle markets.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure a skilled American workforce. SkillsUSA is working to attract more students into construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and appliance repair programs.

From energy storage to transportation electrification, SCE employees are working on innovative projects that will help cut emissions and greenhouse gases to provide cleaner air for everyone. At SCE, they provide electricity and rebates and incentives for lighting, food service technology, HVAC, air conditioning and related electric appliances and much more.

The Sustainable Energy Association are a member based industry body offering innovative policy solutions that link up building-level technologies and the wider energy system to achieve a low carbon, secure energy future for the UK, benefits for UK consumers, and commercial growth for businesses working in the sector.

Synergy Solution Group is a network of peers who share the same vision, drive, and passion for the commercial HVAC industry.

The Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporate agency of the United States that provides electricity for business customers and local power companies serving 10 million people in parts of seven south-eastern states. TVA is fully self-financing, funding virtually all operations through electricity sales and power system bond financing. TVA focuses on Energy, Environment, and Economic Development.

SMACNA members perform work in industrial, commercial, institutional and residential markets. They specialize in heating, ventilating and air conditioning; architectural sheet metal; industrial sheet metal; kitchen equipment; specialty stainless steel work; manufacturing; siding and decking; testing and balancing; service; and energy management and maintenance.

The Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) is an organization made up of top heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration professionals. Since 1981, TABB has set the certification standards for the HVAC industry. TABB is the first and only HVAC testing, adjusting and balancing certification program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Therma-Stor manufactures a line of residential dehumidifiers, which includes the Santa Fe series of free-standing dehumidifiers and the Ultra Aire by Santa Fe series of whole house ventilating dehumidifiers. Therma-Stor also offers Quest industrial dehumidifiers and the Phoenix line of restoration equipment for dehumidification, air scrubbing, water extraction, and evaporative drying.

U.S. Climate Alliance states are committed to taking real, impactful, on-the-ground action that urgently addresses the climate challenge. In becoming an Alliance member, member states commit to achieve the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping temperature increases below 1.5 degrees Celsius globally.

The mission of the Department of Energy is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

Founded in 2003, Utilita was created to challenge the Big 6 energy suppliers by empowering everyone with a fair and flexible service that’s good for the pocket and planet.

World Environment Center is an independent, global non-profit, non-advocacy organization that advances sustainable development through the business practices of member companies and in partnership with governments, multi-lateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities and other stakeholders.

The World Plumbing Council (WPC) is an international organization which aims to develop and promote the image and standards of the plumbing Industry worldwide. World Plumbing Day is an international event on March 11 every year, initiated by the World Plumbing Council as a means of highlighting the important role plumbing plays in the health, safety and sustainability of the community.