The best reason to join NYSWDA is a simple one - to increase your opportunities for business success. The goal is to not just survive, but to effectively compete and thrive in the home performance industry. With proven educational and technical resources, as well as targeted marketing outreach to those in the field, an Affiliate Membership or an Industry Partnership is an excellent way to increase your productivity, profitability and/or industry exposure. Benefits that help your bottom line, at a great value, are what NYSWDA is all about.

Affiliate Members

As a Home Performance contractor or construction organization, dedicated to improving comfort and energy efficiency, you receive:

Reduced Training Rates - NYSWDA’s affiliate members enjoy discounts on training rates at our Syracuse, NY Training Center and other regional and remote locations. We also provide localized training with hosting partners throughout New York and New England. So, whether you travel to see us or attend training in your own backyard, you will enjoy great savings on exceptional training throughout the duration of your membership.

Expert Advice - Do you have a technical question - in general or while on a project? Need some guidance on compliance issues? Give us a call and we will direct you to one of our knowledgeable staff! All of NYSWDA’s trainers are experts in their fields who will get you the answers you need, so you can save time and get right back on the job.

Communications - We provide frequent communication on monthly training schedules, items of interest in the weatherization and building science industry, potential suppliers, vendor discounts, important advocacy issues and more. NYSWDA is on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, so you can stay informed in the way that is convenient for you.

Professional Credentialing - If you are new to Building Science or Weatherization, securing and maintaining your professional credentials may seem overwhelming at first. As industry standards and requirements change, even a seasoned professional has questions about keeping his or her credentials current. Not only will you have access to training that includes the most up-to-date standards, but we can work with you when your certifications are due for renewal, and answer your questions so you don't have to waste valuable time trying to figure out how to recertify.

Industry Partners

As a manufacturer or distributor of products and/or services to professionals in the Home Performance field, Industry Partners benefit from marketing and PR opportunities that allow them to increase brand awareness of their companies and products to our WAP members, Affiliate Members and industry contacts by::

• Having their logo displayed on NYSWDA's home page, at all NYSWDA training sessions, on our table for every event we attend and in each month's training schedule email that goes out to over 440 contacts including weatherization agencies in NYS and New England, private contractors and industry associations
• Having their company description, contact information and corresponding links displayed on the Industry Partner page of NYSWDA’s website
• Being introduced in an introductory email to all 440+ NYSWDA contacts
• Being promoted in annual renewal emails to all 440+ NYSWDA contacts
• Having their print literature highlighting their products and services displayed in our training center lobby
• Submitting informational articles, webinars and product announcements that are emailed to all NYSWDA contacts
• Opportunity to provide product samples to our training center - for potential use or demonstration in training events
• Offering a customized discount specifically aimed at NYSWDA contacts/members and having it promoted as such
• Taking advantage of sponsorship, exhibitor and/or presentation opportunities at NYSWDA’s annual conference
• Holding giveaway drawings at the end of Training Center sessions
• Discounted rates on use of our Training Center Facility for regional meetings and presentations
• Making connections with other Industry Partners - potential suppliers and/or distributors
• Having company personnel take NYSWDA training at discounted rates