Industry Links
Industrial
American Boiler Manufacturers Association, (ABMA)
The ABMA is a national association representing the manufacturers of commercial, industrial and utility steam generating and fuel burning equipment, as well as suppliers to the industry.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, (ASHRAE)
The ASHRAE is a national association representing the professionals involved with heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration including such disciplines as indoor air quality and energy conservation.
Council of Industrial Boiler Owners, (CIBO)
The CIBO is a broad-based trade association of industrial boiler owners, architect-engineers, related equipment manufacturers, and universities representing 20 major industrial sectors. CIBO actively promotes: energy and environmental equipment, technology operations and policies, laws and regulations affecting industrial energy facilities.
Instrument Society of America, (ISA)
The ISA fosters advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of instruments, computers, and systems for measurement and control.
ISA Power Division
The Power Industry Division (also known as POWID) provides a means for information exchange among engineers, scientists, technicians, students/universities and management involved in instrumentation and control relating to the production of electricity.
National Association of Power Engineers, (NAPE)
A Power Engineer is a person proficient in converting energy into power. For over 117 years NAPE has educated its members, in Chapters across the country, in the field of Power Engineering. NAPE is dedicated to the Education of Power Engineers.
Association for Facilities Engineering, (AFE)
AFE is a professional organization of 9,000 members. They bring together professionals who ensure the optimal operation of plants, grounds and offices at Fortune 500 manufacturers, universities, medical centers, government agencies and innovative small firms from around the world.
Association of Energy Engineers, (AEE)
AEE is a source for information on the dynamic field of energy efficiency, utility deregulation, facility management, plant engineering, and environmental compliance. With a full array of information outreach programs from technical seminars, conferences, books, critical buyer-seller networking tradeshows, job listings, and certification programs, AEE offers a variety of information resource tools.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The ASME International vision is to be the premier organization for promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical engineering throughout the world.
National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA)
NFPA is dedicated to protecting people and their property from the devastating effects of fire. In some way, virtually every building, process, service, design, and installation in society today is affected by codes and standards developed through NFPA's true consensus system. Through NFPA's National Fire Codes®, as well as its education and community outreach programs, NFPA continues to be the worldwide advisor on fire safety and protection. Boiler firing systems in the USA follow the guidelines of the NFPA's 85 (previously 8501 & 8502) code.
Petroleum Equipment Institute, (PEI)
PEI member firms are in the mainstream of the petroleum marketing equipment industry. Almost every significant U.S. firm engaged in the manufacture and distribution of petroleum marketing equipment is a member of PEI. Member companies, located throughout the world, are the leading manufacturers, sellers, and installers of equipment used in service stations, terminals, bulk plants, fuel oil and gasoline delivery. PEI is committed to maintaining it's role as the leading authority and source of information for the petroleum handling equipment industry.
Government
The foremost web site is www.fedworld.gov , which is a "catch all" the government has with links to its many departments, including The National Technical Information Service.
An equally important site has the EPA's rules on environmental issues.
The Department of Energy's Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) creates partnerships among industry, trade groups, government agencies, and other organizations to research, develop and deliver advanced energy efficiency, renewable energy and pollution prevention technologies for industrial customers. Most important to us is the Best Practices site. This site presents ways to improve the operation of motors and steam systems.
For those of you who want to do business with the New York State government, you should check out the New York State Office of General Services . Their site can advise you on how to bid state contracts and register as a minority business.