As part of its mission, the IES works collaboratively with other organizations around the world. With some organizations, the IES has Formal Alliances – written agreements in the form of Memoranda of Understanding, Friendship Agreements, and the like. With others, collaboration is on an informal basis called Supportive Partnerships. While no formal written agreement exists, collaborative efforts with these organizations are no less important or meaningful.
FORMAL ALLIANCES
American Lighting Association
American Lighting Association
The American Lighting Association is a trade association representing the residential lighting, lighting showroom and ceiling fan industries in the United States and Canada. The ALA is a joint developer of the new ANSI document RP-11, Recommended Practice for the Design of Interior Spaces”
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ASHRAE
ASHRAE is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public’s benefit. The ASHRAE – IES co-published Advanced Energy Design Guides and Standards 90.1 and 189.1 are available in the IES store.
American Society of Interior Designers
The American Society of Interior Designers
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a community of people — designers, industry representatives, educators and students — committed to interior design.
Department of Energy
Department of Energy
The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Several IES SSL-related documents have been produced and endorsed by the DOE’s Solid State Lighting Office.
High Performance Building Coalition
High Performance Building Coalition
The High Performance Building Coalition is a coalition of approximately 200 organizations that provides guidance and support to the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus in the U. S. House of Representatives.
International Association of Lighting Designers
International Association of Lighting Designers
Founded in 1969 and based in Chicago, IL, USA, the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is an internationally recognized organization dedicated solely to the concerns of independent, professional lighting designers.
International Dark-Sky Association
International Dark-Sky Association
IDA works to protect the night skies for present and future generations. The Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) is a joint development of the IES and the IDA.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The IES has an MOU with the IEEE for joint development of a new IEEE document on commercial and industrial power distribution for lighting systems.
The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan
The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan
The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan (IEIJ) contributes to the advancement of lighting in Japan by promoting research, education, and the spread of illumination technology.
InfoComm
InfoComm International
InfoComm International is a trade association representing the professional audiovisual and information communications industries. IES Design Guide “Fundamentals of Lighting for Videoconferencing” was a joint development with infoComm.”
International Association of Lighting Deisgners
Lightfair International
The largest architectural and commercial lighting Trade Show in North America and the world’s largest architectural and commercial lighting Conference. IES is a part-owner of the Lightfair International trade show.
NALMCO
NALMCO
NALMCO is a non-profit trade association committed to promoting professional lighting management techniques, the benefits of quality lighting and to fostering the expansion of the lighting management industry in a professional and ethical manner for the benefits of its members and end users. RP-36-15, IES/NALMCO Recommended Practice for Lighting Maintenance, was jointly developed with NALMCO.
NCQLP
National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions
Through a peer-review process, the NCQLP establishes the education, experience and examination requirements for certification in the lighting industry. Passage of the NCQLP Exam entitles one to use the “Lighting Certified (LC)” moniker.
Society for Information Display
Society for Information Display
Formed in 1962, The Society for Information Display is comprised of the top scientists, engineers, corporate researchers, and business people of the display industry, valued at over US$100B annually. The IES’ partnership with SID helped originate a “Lighting Day” at SID’s annual “Display Week” conference.
Telecommunications Industry Association
Telecommunications Industry Association
The leading trade association representing the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through standards development, policy initiatives, business opportunities, market intelligence and networking events.
SUPPORTIVE PARTNERSHIPS
The IES works informally but closely with these other lighting, building, and energy-related organizations on a variety of issues which may be technical, policy, and/or educational-oriented.
The American Institute of Architects
The AIA has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857.
American National Standards Institute
A premier, online source for timely, relevant and actionable information on nation, regional and international standards and conformity assessment issues. The IES is a member of ANSI and as such, is an official Standards Development Organization (SDO). Many IES documents are developed under the ANSI guidelines
Alliance to Save Energy
Mission: The Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and energy security. The IES is an Associate Member of the Alliance.
ASTM
Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards, developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts, and innovative services to improve lives.
Continental Automated Buildings Association
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is a leading international, not-for-profit, industry organization that promotes advanced technologies in homes and buildings. Its 335 strong corporate members and 5,000 individual industry contacts are leaders in advancing integrated home systems and building automation worldwide.
International Commission on Illumination
The International Commission on Illumination – also known as the CIE from its French title, the Commission Internationale de l´Eclairage – is devoted to worldwide cooperation and the exchange of information on all matters relating to the science and art of light and lighting, colour and vision, photobiology and image technology.
The US National Committee of the CIE
The CIE/USA represents the United States in the CIE international organization.
California Lighting Technology Center
Part of the University of California, Davis, the CLTC is a not-for-profit research, development and demonstration facility dedicated to accelerating the development and commercialization of next-generation, energy-efficient lighting and daylighting technologies.
General Services Administration
GSA, a federal government agency, provides workplaces by constructing, managing, and preserving government buildings and by leasing and managing commercial real estate. GSA’s acquisition solutions offer private sector professional services, equipment, supplies, and IT to government organizations and the military. GSA also promotes management best practices and efficient government operations through the development of governmentwide policies.
International Code Council
Dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. Most U.S. communities and many global markets choose the International Codes.
The Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand
The IESANZ is the sister organisation to the IESNA in Australia and New Zealand, working to promote the advancement of lighting in the region through education, research and demonstration.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
As the voice for the electrical and medical imaging industries, NEMA is a pacesetting
champion for safety, innovation, interoperability, environment, and market enhancement
through advocacy, business information, and standards for products, systems, and
technologies.
The National Institute of Building Sciences
NIBS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that successfully brings together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests, and regulatory agencies to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States. The IES is a member of NIBS.
The National Lighting Bureau
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1976 to educate lighting decision-makers about the benefits of High-Benefit Lighting. The NLB is sponsored by professional societies, trade associations, manufacturers, utilities, and agencies of the federal government. The IES is represented on the Board of the NLB.
The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education
The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education is an endowment fund that gives annual grants in support of college-level programs that inspire students with an understanding of light in architecture.
U.S. Green Building Council
The USGBC is committed to transforming the way our buildings are designed, constructed and operated through LEED — the top third-party verification system for sustainable structures around the world.
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Additional organizations provide an important but indirect role in the lighting industry. Among them are the following:
Association of Lighting and Mercury Recyclers
The ALMR represents the majority of commercial processors of mercury-bearing wastes in the U.S. and around the globe.
The Institution of Lighting Professionals
The Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) is the UK and Ireland’s largest and most influential professional lighting association, dedicated solely to excellence in lighting.
Lighting Controls Association
Dedicated to educating the professional building design, construction and management communities about the benefits and operation of automatic switching and dimming controls.
National Association of Electrical Distributors
The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is the voice of the electrical distributor. NAED provides members with the best tools, information and assistance to help them thrive and improve the electrical distribution channel.
National Electrical Contractors Association
NECA is the voice of the $130 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S.
SPIE
SPIE is an international society advancing an interdisciplinary approach to the science and application of light. Serving engineers and scientists in the field of optics, photonics and related technical areas, SPIE offers continuing education, CD-ROM and video short courses.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. UL has tested products for public safety for over a century. Each year more than 16 billion UL Marks are applied to products worldwide.
The Society of Light and Lighting
The SLL represents the interests of all those interested in the application of light. It is open to everyone with an interest in lighting. The Society is part of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers and offers the strength of a chartered professional institution with the freedom to serve the world of light and lighting without being restricted solely to engineering.