Membership

Joining IGSHPA is the best and quickest way to get in the loop in the GeoExchange industry.

Member Benefits

When you join IGSHPA, you are networked with the industry's leading experts and authorities. Membership levels encompass the entire spectrum of the industry, from individuals to manufacturers.

Standard members benefits:

Membership ID card & certificate
A free subscription to the GeoOutlook
Member discounts on conferences and seminars
Discounts on publications
A free copy of the Green Book
Access to IGSHPA training manuals and course curricula
Access to members-only section of the IGSHPA web site

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Membership Categories Available:

Foundation	Initial Dues: $10,500
	Annual Dues: $1,430
Any company or utility involved in the promotion of the ground source heat pump system technology. In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Foundation members receive: Voting privileges for designate member An alternate member who is entitled to the same benefits and can vote in the designate’s absence No annual dues for three years ($4,290 savings) An in-house workshop anywhere in the continental U.S., tailored specifically for your employees, customers, or dealers A free copy of Closed-Loop/Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems Installation Guide Listing as a Foundation member in the Green Book Member discounts on conferences and seminars for all company employees Group discounts for sponsored training programs Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences

Manufacturer 1	Annual Dues: $1,430
Any company with 100 or more employees that manufactures equipment, piping, or accessories related to the ground source heat pump system industry. In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Manufacturer 1 members receive: Voting privileges for designate member An alternate member who is entitled to the same benefits and can vote in the designate’s absence A free copy of Closed-Loop/Ground- Source Heat Pump Systems Installation Guide Listing on manufacturer’s list Member discounts on conferences and seminars for all company employees Group discounts for sponsored training programs Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences

Manufacturer 2	Annual Dues: $905
Any company with less than 100 employees that manufactures equipment, piping, or accessories related to the ground source heat pump system industry. In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Manufacturer 2 members receive: Voting privileges for designate member An alternate member who is entitled to the same benefits and can vote in the designate’s absence A free copy of Closed-Loop/Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems Installation Guide Listing on manufacturer’s list Member discounts on conferences and seminars for all company employees Group discounts for sponsored training programs Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences

Utility 1	Annual Dues: $1,430
All G&T’s and distribution companies with 100,000 meters or more. In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Utility 1 members receive: Voting privileges for designate member An alternate member who is entitled to the same benefits and can vote in the designate’s absence A free copy of Closed-Loop/Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems Installation Guide Listing on utility list Member discounts on conferences and seminars for all company employees Group discounts for sponsored training programs Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences

Utility 2	Annual Dues: $525
Distribution companies with fewer than 100,000 meters. In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Utility 2 members receive: Voting privileges for designate member An alternate member who is entitled to the same benefits and can vote in the designate’s absence A free copy of Closed-Loop/Ground- Source Heat Pump Systems Installation Guide Listing on utility list Member discounts on conferences and seminars for all company employees Group discounts for sponsored training programs Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences

Holding Company	Annual Dues: $1,430
	> 100,000 meters or more: $695
	< 100,000 meters or more: $265
A utility’s parent company supporting state or regional chapters. In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Holding Company members receive: All benefits associated with Utility members Discounts on memberships for affiliates

Association	Annual Dues: $640
	Additional member: $105
Any non-profit association promoting interest and materials for the ground source heat pump system industry (i.e., statewide heat pump association). In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Association members receive: Voting privileges for designate member An alternate member who is entitled to the same benefits and can vote in the designate’s absence Group discounts for sponsored training programs Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences The opportunity to purchase additional non-voting memberships for employees at a discounted rate

Product Distributor	Annual Dues: $525
Any company that wholesales equipment, piping, or accessories related to the geothermal system industry. In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Product Distributor members receive: Voting privileges for designate member An alternate member who is entitled to the same benefits and can vote in the designate’s absence A free copy of Closed-Loop/Ground- Source Heat Pump Systems Installation Guide Listing on product distributor list Member discounts on conferences and seminars for all company employees Group discounts for sponsored training programs Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences

Dealer/Contractor	Annual Dues: $420
Any company or individual involved in the retail installation trade. In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Dealer/Contractor members receive: Voting privileges for designate member A free copy of Closed-Loop/Ground- Source Heat Pump Systems Installation Guide Listing on dealer/contractor list Member discounts on conferences and seminars for all company employees Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences

Architect/Engineer	Annual Dues: $420
Any registered architect or engineer interested in ground source heat pump system design. In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Architect/Engineer members receive: Voting privileges for designate member A free copy of Closed-Loop/Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems Installation Guide Listing on architect/engineer list Member discounts on conferences and seminars for all company employees Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences

Accredited Installer	Three Year Dues: $300
As of January 1, 2006, IGSHPA has available a new membership category designed specifically with Accredited Installers in mind. The IGSHPA Advisory Council has initiated this category in an effort to save time and money. The membership will cover a 3-year period and dues will be $300. The membership also: • Includes the 3-year $25 continuing education fee. • Avoids future membership rate increases for three years. • Provides three points toward your continuing education. • Saves time and effort renewing membership and accreditation. These benefits total up to a $40 savings for Accredited Installers over the 3-year period. The membership will be offered as an option during 2006 along with the standard 1-year, $105 Individual Membership, and become required for all existing and new Accredited Installer members as of January 1, 2007. Please note: If your company purchases the membership, it will stay with the company should you change employer. If you have any questions regarding the new Accredited Installer Membership category, contact Shelly Fitzpatrick, IGSHPA Membership Coordinator, at 405-744-5175 or shelly.Fitzpatrick@okstate.edu.

Associate	Annual Dues: $105
Any employee of member companies/ organizations or instructors at educational institutions. In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Associate members receive: Individual listing in the Green Book Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences

Individual	Annual Dues: $105
In addition to the Standard Member Benefits, Individual members receive: Individual listing in the Green Book

Student	Annual Dues: $26
Any student of higher education. Proof student status is required (i.e., copy of student ID). Student members receive the Standard Member Benefits

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Membership Application Form:

You cannot type directly on this form. Please print it out then mail or fax it to IGSHPA office.

Membership Brochure & Application Form
Format: Adobe Reader
Filename: MemAppForm2006.pdf

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