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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. | | |
Associations  | 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. | | |  | Greater Houston Builders Association
Chartered in 1941, the Greater Houston Builders Association is a trade association representing all aspects of the residential building industry in the greater Houston area. The association interacts with the government, community and general public to enhance the business climate for its members, and to provide quality obtainable housing to the community it serves. The association is also active in community outreach and charitable events. | | |  | Galveston County Home Builders
The Membership of this association is made up of firms involved in the construction industry. The associate and builder members have a vested interest in the construction performed by them in Galveston-Harris County Area. The association feels through the exchange of ideas, seminars, and the NAHB Convention-Exposition, valuable information and professionalism can be acquired by its membership. | | |  | Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG)
The Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG) was established in 1999 with the primary goal of educating the Houston region on the power of renewable energy. Houston 's climate and availability of conventionally generated power create special challenges and barriers to the incorporation of Renewable Energy (RE) systems. The HREG network of RE enthusiasts, engineers, architects, specialists, and users provides a pathway to sensible energy conservation and generation, as well as a cleaner Houston. | | |  | Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES)
The Texas Solar Energy Society is dedicated to educating the public about the use of solar and other renewable energy technologies. Our membership includes educators, engineers, researchers, students, bankers, electrical contractors, architects, builders, building inspectors, home owners and solar enthusiasts. | | |  | 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. |
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