Confidential Membership Application for 2015

ATTACHMENTS ENERGY RATING COUNCIL (AERC)1 CONFIDENTIAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2015

Return this form to: [email protected] or the address above

ORGANIZATION

WORK ADDRESS

WORK PHONE

MOBILE PHONE

E-MAIL

Please complete the following sections in either the space provided or as an attachment (either Word or PDF file).

(1) Which of the following best applies to your organization?

_____Attachments Manufacturer

_____Components Manufacturer

_____Retailer/Distributor

_____Public Interest2

1Fenestration attachments as referenced by the AERC are non-integral fenestration attachments, i.e. products attached to an installed fenestration or attached to or near the perimeter of the inner or outer wall surrounding the fenestration. Attachments may be fixed or operable, manual or automated.

1 _____Non-Producer

_____Utility

_____Testing Lab

_____Individual

_____Other

(2) To which level of membership are you applying? If you are applying for Public Interest membership, please provide supporting documentation either below or attached.

_____Regular Membership

_____Associate Membership

_____ Public Interest

_____Individual Membership

(3) If you provide an attachment related product or service, please describe. (no more than 200 words) List the products or services provided by the organization and the target markets for each.

(4) If you do not supply either an attachment related product or service, what is your interest in this organization and how are you involved in building energy efficiency and/or energy ratings? (no more than 200 words)

2Public interest organizations as referenced by the AERC are entities whose purpose is to serve and improve the public welfare, e.g. government and not-for-profit organizations. 2 (5) This organization/individual is a member of the following associations:

Categories of AERC membership

Regular: Regular Membership is open to manufacturers of components and finished fenestration attachments products.

Associate: Associate Membership is open to organizations that are not eligible for Industry Membership. This includes but is not limited to associations, testing labs, utilities, and distributors/retailers of window attachments.

Public Interest: Public Interest Membership is open to organizations whose purpose is to serve and improve the public welfare, e.g. government and non-for-profit organizations.

Individual: Individual Membership is available to any individual not eligible for Industry, Associate, or Public Interest Membership with experience in building energy efficiency and/or energy ratings.

Membership Fees

Regular: $5,000 per year

Associate: $2,000 per year

Public Interest: $500 per year

Individual: $500 per year

Membership fees will be collected on an annual basis. Yearly Membership dates are: 1/1/2015-12/31/2015

Sliding fee scales are not available at this time. Membership fees are non-refundable.

Placement in membership categories is subject to AERC discretion.

We, the undersigned, hereby apply for membership in the Attachments Energy Rating Council. The official representative will be an executive or individual authorized to commit the organization or individual to a course of action and who will attend the council meetings, and we agree not to solicit under the guise of council business.

3 Signature ______Date ______

Printed Name______

PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO ATTACHMENTS ENERGY RATING COUNCIL AND SEND TO AERC, 355 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 15th Floor NEW YORK, NY 10017-6603. FOR INFORMATION, CALL (212) 297-2122.

4 AERC Members are encouraged to participate on AERC Committees, Sub-Committees, and Working Groups. Please review the following groups and provide contact information for members of your organization who are interested in serving in the space provided below. The specific responsibilities of each group can be found on page 4 of the application.

Volunteer? Volunteer Name Email Address

Technical Committee

Software Tools Sub-Committee

Training Manual Working Group

AERC Simulation Manual Working Group

Residential Product Rating Sub- Committee

Commercial Product Rating Sub- Committee

Fabrics and Materials Categorization Sub-Committee

5 Annual Energy Performance Rating Sub-Committee

Certification Committee

Certified Products Database Sub- Committee

Audit/Verification Sub-Committee

Certification Procedures Sub- Committee

Accreditation Sub-Committee

Testing Labs Working Group

Simulation Lab Working Group

Audit/Verification Working Group

Marketing Committee

Labeling Sub-Committee

Website Sub-Committee

Outreach Sub-Committee

Residential Sub-Committee

Commercial Sub-Committee

Finance Committee

Audit Sub-Committee

Governance Committee

Membership Sub-Committee

Board Recruitment/Nominating Sub- Committee

6 AERC Committee, Sub-Committee, and Working Group Descriptions

Committee/Sub- Description Committee/Working Group

Governance Committee Oversees membership and Board of Directors recruitment, development of AERC internal policies.

Membership Sub-Committee Oversees development of membership policies and recruitment.

Board Recruitment/Nominating Oversees development of the Board of Directors including orientation and Sub-Committee trainings and recruitment and nomination process.

Finance Committee Oversees development of the budget, ensures accurate tracking, monitoring, accountability of organization funds; oversees development of and ensures proper financial controls.

Audit Sub-Committee Plans and supports audit of a major functions, e.g.,finances and organization.

Technical Committee Responsible for development of the physical testing and simulation procedure development.

Software Tools Sub-Committee Coordinate development, feedback and review of software tools (WINDOW, THERM, RESFEN, etc.).

Training Manual Working Group Provide feedback to LBNL on training manual for LBNL-developed software.

AERC Simulation Manual Working Lead development of AERC Simulation Manual with assistance from LBNL. Group

Residential Product Rating Sub- Responsible for developing and maintaining technical rating procedures for Committee each residential product category.

Commercial Product Rating Sub- Responsible for developing and maintaining technical rating procedures for Committee each commercial product category.

Fabrics and Materials Responsible for developing and maintaining technical procedures to Categorization Sub-Committee characterize component and fabric properties.

7 Annual Energy Performance Investigate necessary parameters and develop annual energy performance Rating Sub-Committee rating.

Certification Committee Oversee development of the certification program and assist, oversee, and provide feedback to ATI.

Certified Products Database Sub- Oversee design and development of the Certified Products Database (CPD) and Committee coordinate with LBNL on on-going development of the CGDB Database. Assist with testing/reviewing procedures and updates.

Audit/Verification Sub-Committee Responsible for developing audit/verification procedures to assess manufacturers and product certifications.

Certification Procedure Sub- Oversee development of the certification program procedures, guidelines, and Committee documents required for manufacturers to certify their products.

Accreditation Sub-Committee Responsible for overseeing development of accreditation procedures.

Testing Labs Working Group Responsible for overseeing development of accreditation procedures for testing labs.

Simulation Lab Working Group Responsible for overseeing development of accreditation procedures for simulation labs.

Audit/Verification Working Group Responsible for developing lab audit/verification procedures.

Marketing Committee Responsible for overseeing development of organizational marketing materials, education and labeling guidelines and materials.

Labeling Sub-Committee Coordinate development of a certification label.

Website Sub-Committee Oversee design and development of AERC website. Responsible for ensuring content development and management.

Outreach Sub-Committee Responsible for developing educational materials about window coverings, AERC's work and conducting outreach as necessary.

Residential Sub-Committee Coordinate marketing of residential window coverings.

Commercial Sub-Committee Coordinate marketing of commercial window coverings.