International District Energy Association
The International District Energy Association (IDEA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1909 and fosters the success of its members as leaders in providing reliable, economical, efficient and environmentally sound district energy services.

U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit trade organization that promotes sustainability in how buildings are designed, built and operated. The USGBC is best known for the development of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and Greenbuild, a green building conference that promotes the green building industry, including environmentally responsible materials, sustainable architecture techniques and public policy.

UAE Contractors' Association
The UAE Contractors' Association is a public welfare organization whose principal objective is to strengthen the UAE construction industry and the construction contracting business so that they can sustain their positive role in the task of national development.