industry resources
With more than 50,000 members from over 132 nations, ASHRAE is a diverse organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The DOE carries out policies ranging from nuclear power to fossil fuels to alternative energy sources.
The Compliance Certification Database houses certification reports and compliance statements submitted by manufacturers for covered products and equipment subject to Federal conservation standards. The database offers consumers an easy-to-use search function for existing records in a readily downloadable format.
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News is the weekly newsmagazine of the HVACR contractor covering residential and commercial contracting.
The Global Cold Chain Alliance is comprised of three associations and one foundation, called Core Partners. GCCA serves as the focused voice of the cold chain industry and serves more than 1,300 companies in 85 countries who serve the food industry by providing third-party, temperature-controlled supply chain services.
CEBA’s mission is to represent the expert builders who specialize in the design and construction of controlled environment buildings, including cold storage warehouses, food processing facilities, clean rooms, pharmaceutical facilities, and foodservice and retail distribution centers.
IIAR is the world's leading advocate for the safe, reliable and efficient use of ammonia and other natural refrigerants. IIAR has broad industry representation including manufacturers, design engineers, contractors, end users, academics, scientists, and trainers.
The Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) is the most recognized organization in the country dedicated to the professional development of industrial refrigeration operators and technicians. Founded in 1910, RETA is a non-profit membership and certification organization currently based in Albany, Oregon.