Membership

One organizational membership, unlimited participants. EMerge Alliance membership gives your organization a seat at the table where the vanguard standards for DC and hybrid AC/DC microgrids are written — with access to technical committees, early standards, RE+ speaking opportunities and exhibit discounts, and a network spanning industry, government and academia.

Who membership is for

EMerge Alliance represents a wide variety of industry stakeholders. There is no restriction on the number of individual participants from a single organization — local, national and multinational organizations all participate under one membership.

Equipment Manufacturers Architecture & Design Firms Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Firms Sustainability & Energy Consultants Energy Providers & Utilities Building Owners, Developers & Contractors Related Trade Organizations Code & Regulatory Officials Government Academics

Why join

01

Influence

Shape the development of vanguard standards for microgrid systems.

02

Early access

Get standards first, for faster registration and recognition of your products.

03

Network

A professional community creating new business opportunities for members.

04

Market development

Promote the economic and environmental benefits of clean distributed energy.

“EMerge Alliance is unique in not only recognizing the value of a standards organization but also the increased importance of direct current in the integration of renewable energy… the most influential and forward-thinking organization in the industry, focusing on vanguard standards that are at the heart of the evolving power grid.”

Kevin Meagher · CSO, The Sun Company

Ready to take a closer look? View the membership brochure, then choose your membership type to get started.

Membership types

Governing Board Member

Board-level membership with the greatest influence over Alliance direction and standards.

$25,000/yr

  • A seat on the Board of Directors with voting rights
  • Priority candidacy for committee chair positions
  • One organizational membership covering unlimited participants from your organization
  • A voice in shaping EMerge Alliance’s vanguard standards for DC and hybrid AC/DC microgrids
  • Participation in technical standards committees that impact the microgrid market
  • Early access to new and developing standards, for faster registration and recognition of your products
  • Priority engagement as a speaker in EMerge Alliance’s webinar program
  • Thought leadership opportunities at RE+ Events, where EMerge Alliance is an Industry Partner
  • Discounts on RE+ Events exhibit space
  • Upgraded access to the DCide microgrid development tool
  • Networking with developers, engineering firms, academics and national labs

Utility Member

For utilities and third-party energy providers.

$5,250/yr

  • One organizational membership covering unlimited participants from your organization
  • A voice in shaping EMerge Alliance’s vanguard standards for DC and hybrid AC/DC microgrids
  • Participation in technical standards committees that impact the microgrid market
  • Early access to new and developing standards, for faster registration and recognition of your products
  • Priority engagement as a speaker in EMerge Alliance’s webinar program
  • Thought leadership opportunities at RE+ Events, where EMerge Alliance is an Industry Partner
  • Discounts on RE+ Events exhibit space
  • Upgraded access to the DCide microgrid development tool
  • Networking with developers, engineering firms, academics and national labs

Corresponding Member

For non-OEMs — engineering firms, consultants, building owners, integrators and more.

From $800/yr

  • One organizational membership covering unlimited participants from your organization
  • A voice in shaping EMerge Alliance’s vanguard standards for DC and hybrid AC/DC microgrids
  • Early access to new and developing standards, for faster registration and recognition of your products
  • Participation in EMerge Alliance technical standards committees
  • Speaking opportunities at RE+ events and Alliance webinars
  • Discounts on RE+ Events exhibit space
  • A professional network spanning industry, government and academia
  • A role in promoting the economic and environmental benefits of clean, distributed energy

Individual Member

For individual participants. Contact us for pricing.

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  • A voice in shaping EMerge Alliance’s vanguard standards for DC and hybrid AC/DC microgrids
  • Participation in technical standards committees that impact the microgrid market
  • Early access to new and developing standards, for faster registration and recognition of your products
  • Priority engagement as a speaker in EMerge Alliance’s webinar program
  • Thought leadership opportunities at RE+ Events, where EMerge Alliance is an Industry Partner
  • Discounts on RE+ Events exhibit space
  • Upgraded access to the DCide microgrid development tool
  • Networking with developers, engineering firms, academics and national labs

Participating Member

For Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and others who want a vote on the standards.

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  • Attend Technical Standards Committee meetings
  • Vote on proposed standards
  • Eligibility to chair a Technical Standards Committee
  • Participate in EMerge Alliance technical standards committees
  • Early access to the Alliance’s vanguard standards for DC and hybrid AC/DC microgrids
  • Speaking opportunities at RE+ events and Alliance webinars
  • Discounts on RE+ Events exhibit space
  • A professional network spanning industry, government and academia
  • Help shape and promote the market for clean, distributed energy