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
  • 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
  • Foundation member listing in the IGSHPA web site directory
  • 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
  • Manufacturer’s listing in the IGSHPA web site directory
  • 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
  • Manufacturer’s listing in the IGSHPA web site directory
  • 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
  • Utility listing in the IGSHPA web site directory
  • 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
  • Utility listing in the IGSHPA web site directory
  • 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
  • Product Distributor listing in the IGSHPA web site directory
  • 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
  • Dealer/contractor listing in the IGSHPA web site directory
  • 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
  • Architect/engineer listing in the IGSHPA web site directory
  • Member discounts on conferences and seminars for all company employees
  • Advertising opportunities in IGSHPA publications
  • Discounts on exhibiting at IGSHPA conferences
 
Associate
Annual Dues: $50

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 IGSHPA web site directory
  • 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 IGSHPA web site directory
 
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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