INDUSTRY LINKS
The Hydronic Heating industry is growing rapidly as increasing numbers of homeowners discover the superb heating comfort and money-saving high efficiency of heating their home with hot water. Whether you're a homeowner, contractor, architect, or engineer, there are many helpful industry resources you can turn to for practical and up-to-date information on Hydronic Heating. Get the facts and discover a degree of home heating comfort you may never have thought possible!
Hydronic Industry Alliance (HIA) Members
Twenty-nine manufacturers have joined together to increase consumer and industry awareness of the advantages of high-comfort, high-efficiency Hydronic Heating. For a complete listing of HIA members and links to their Web sites, click here.
Several HIA members also provide expert training for heating installers. For information on training available from HIA members, click here.
I=B=R Schools: Training in Hydronic Heating systems using Baseboards and Radiators
For contractors, wholesalers, plumbers, and heating equipment installers, there is expert training available in basic Hydronic Heating system design and installation. This training is provided by the I=B=R Schools, which were developed by the manufacturers of the Hydronic Institute Division of GAMA. A new one-day course is now offered in I=B=R Schools across the country. For details on I=B=R Schools, including scheduling and registration information, click here.
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of air conditioning, heating and commercial refrigeration equipment. AHRI's 350+ member companies account for more than 90 percent of the residential and commercial air conditioning, space heating, water heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment manufactured and sold in North America.
AHRI is an active force on important issues that affect the HVACR industry in Washington, in the states and around the globe. All AHRI members benefit from the association's advocacy efforts. Our professional staff represent the industry before Congress, federal agencies, and in the courts. While working to advance a positive legislative and regulatory agenda for our member companies, we are promoting the industry's legacy of technological innovation, environmental stewardship and economic contribution.
The Hydronics Industry Alliance is a coalition of members of the Hydronics Institute Section of AHRI. Hydronics Institute Section members participate in AHRI's Efficiency Certification Program. This voluntary Certification Program provides consumers, contractors, system designers, wholesalers, utilities, and federal and local government agencies with valuable, independent third-party verification of efficiency and capacity claims. The procedures and requirements vary depending on the program but each randomly selects and tests product samples on an annual basis to ensure compliance within prescribed tolerances to manufacturer claims and federal minimums. For information on AHRI, click here.
The Canadian Hydronics Council
The Canadian Hydronics Council is the voice of the Canadian hydronics industry representing manufacturers, distributors, and installers. Our mission is to promote the responsible growth of and contribute to the prosperity of our members and their customers. CHC does this via certification and technical training, codes and standards development, research and statistics, marketing, and contractor/regulator support and awareness. For information on CHC, click here.
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH)
The Canadian Institute Of Plumbing And Heating (CIPH) is the major voice representing the interest of Canadian companies that manufacture, sell, and distribute plumbing, hydronic heating, Industrial PVF, and waterworks products and services. CIPH provides business, education and social programs across Canada. For information on CIPH, click here.
The Council for Responsible Energy (CRE)
The Council for Responsible Energy (CRE) was formed in 2008 to educate and build awareness of Natural Gas as the most responsible energy choice. Consumers, builders and businesses can save energy, reduce emissions and help protect the environment without compromising performance or lifestyle by choosing Natural Gas.
The CRE is currently composed of more than 190 companies involved in the Natural Gas industry, including Natural Gas suppliers, Natural Gas marketing companies, transmission companies, distributors and appliance manufacturers and distributors.
Please use the following link for more information about the Council for Responsible Energy.
The Hydronics Industry Alliance is a new member of the Energy Solutions Center
The Energy Solutions Center (ESC) is a technology commercialization and market development organization representing energy utilities, municipal energy authorities, and equipment manufacturers and vendors. The mission of the Center is to accelerate the acceptance of and deployment of new energy-efficient, gas-fueled technologies that enhance the operations and productivity of commercial and industrial energy users, and improves comfort and reliability for residential energy users.
ESC is a 501©6 technology commercialization and market development organization representing 31 energy utilities, 13 municipal energy authorities, and 30 equipment manufacturers and vendors. The mission of the Center is to accelerate the acceptance of and deployment of new energy-efficient, gas-fueled technologies that improves comfort and reliability for residential energy users and enhance the operations and productivity of commercial and industrial energy users..
Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International
Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International is a trade organization dedicated to advancing the science of wholesale distribution in the HVACR industry. The business of our members is the marketing and distribution of heating, refrigeration, airconditioning equipment and supplies, sheet metal, controls, filters, and related items. Major customer classes include installation and service/replacement contractors in the residential and light commercial building markets, and commercial/industrial maintenance staffs. HARDI is a recent consolidation of two long time wholesale trade organizations – Northamerican Heating, Refrigeration & Airconditioning Wholesalers (NHRAW) and Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Wholesalers International (ARWI). The new organization represents over 450 wholesale companies, including 17 international companies, plus over 300 manufacturing associates and nearly 140 manufacturer representatives. It is estimated that HARDI members represent 80 percent of the dollar value of the HVACR products sold through distribution. For information on HARDI, click here.
HeatingHelp.com
HeatingHelp.com is a Web site operated by Dan Holohan, a longtime proponent of Hydronic Heating. The site's features include Find a Professional, Free Heat Loss Calculation, The Wall (an online forum for getting questions answered), HVACTV.com, Heating Q&A, an online publications store, and a new Green section on the environmental advantages of Hydronic Heating. For information on HeatingHelp.com, click here.
myplumbingportal.com
This Web site is your source for late-breaking news and information on events, conferences, how-to's, and commentary about today's advanced Hydronic Heating. The site includes links to several leading publications on Hydronics, including Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer, Radiant and Hydronics, Supply House Times, and Reeves Journal. To visit myplumbingportal.com, click here.
National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM)
The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) is the only industry association devoted exclusively to the education and advancement of oil heat service professionals. For information on NAOHSM, click here.
National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA)
The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) is a collaborative program established by the oilheating industry to strengthen the industry by improving education and training for employees in the industry, providing customers with more information, and developing new products for customers. For information on NORA, click here.
North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE)
NATE, North American Technician Excellence Inc., a leading independent, third-party certification body for HVAC/R technicians, tests technicians, which validates the technician's knowledge and a training program's instruction. NATE is the only certification program supported by all elements of the HVACR industry and has been awarded an endorsement from the Department of Energy. NATE-approved testing organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada offer NATE tests. Candidates can earn installation or service certification in ten specialty areas: air-conditioning, air distribution, heat pumps, forced air gas heating, hydronic gas heating, forced air oil heating, hydronic oil heating, commercial refrigeration (fractional up to 7.5 hp), commercial (7.5 hp to 80 hp), and the senior HVAC Efficiency Analyst. For information on NATE, click here.
Oil Heating Industry Associations
For a listing of oil heating associations in the United States and Canada, please click here.
This listing was adapted from a list kindly provided by Oil Heating Magazine (www.oilheating.com).
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC)
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry, for the protection of our environment and the health, safety, and comfort of society. For information on PHCC, click here.
Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)
The purpose of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is to promote the safe, efficient use of propane as a preferred energy source. Through PERC, the propane industry has committed itself to improve consumer and employee safety, to fund research and development of new and more efficient propane equipment, and to expand public awareness of propane and its many uses and environmental advantages. For information on PERC, click here.
Radiant Panel Association (RPA): Training in Radiant Heating
For those wishing to expand their business to installing radiant heating systems or to advance their skills in radiant installations, expert training is available through the Radiant Panel Association. RPA offers schools across the country, a home study course, live online seminars, and a pre-recorded seminar over the internet. Participating in RPA training is the best way to substantially enlarge your base of satisfied customers who call back for additional work. You will learn today's most up-to-date methods and techniques for installing radiant heating systems properly, efficiently, and economically! For details on training in radiant heating installation, including scheduling and registration information, click here.
RSES: The HVACR Training Authority (RSES)
RSES is a leading education, training, and certification association for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration professionals. For more details on training by RSES, click here.
Southwest Gas
The Hydronics Industry Alliance is working with Southwest Gas, a natural gas utility, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Southwest Gas provides natural gas service to over 1.8 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Arizona, Nevada, and California. For more information about Southwest Gas, please visit www.swgas.com.
At this year’s NAHB International Builder’s Show, HIA is included in the new Energy Solutions Center Builder Kit along with Southwest Gas. For more information from Southwest Gas, builders and engineers can go here.