National Energy Management Institute (NEMI)

National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) The National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) is a not-for-profit organization.

The National Energy Management Institute exists to make buildings safe and keep them healthy, while improving energy efficiency. They define market opportunities, participate in developing codes and standards, develop industry recognized certifications, and provide resources to support implementation.

Since the pandemic, air quality in schools and public buildings has become a legislative priority in many states, creati...
09/23/2026

Since the pandemic, air quality in schools and public buildings has become a legislative priority in many states, creating new opportunities for some SMART members. NEMI Program Administrator Joe Pickens kicked off day 2 of the SMII Conference 2026 by moderating a panel discussion on the State of IAQ Policy: Government Affairs and Industry Impact. The panelists included Alice Yates (ASHRAE), Tiffany Finck-Haynes (SMART), Jared Karbowsky (SMACNA), and Christopher Muller (ASHRAE).

They walked through the history of IAQ legislation, noting that it often takes a crisis before real policy gets written, and how they are seeing more opportunities at the state level than in Congress. Stick around, more sessions are coming throughout the day.

Huge congratulations to Frank Gross for being this year’s inductee into the 2026 TABB Hall of Fame! Colleagues describe ...
09/23/2026

Huge congratulations to Frank Gross for being this year’s inductee into the 2026 TABB Hall of Fame! Colleagues describe him as a quiet leader with a sharp sense of humor, and his 50-plus years in the trade speak for themselves. Inductees like Frank are why TABB has been the ANSI-accredited standard for TAB certification since 1981.

Good afternoon from Atlanta! We're at the inaugural Sheet Metal Industry Institutes Conference, and Executive Director M...
09/22/2026

Good afternoon from Atlanta! We're at the inaugural Sheet Metal Industry Institutes Conference, and Executive Director Mike Harris kicked things off by sharing why this gathering matters: three institutes, NEMI, ITI and SMOHIT, under one roof, with one shared purpose.

Robyn Benincasa followed with a keynote on building a world-class team and to remember you're defined by your comeback, not your setback.

John Jackson, Craig Reehten, and Jeff Bradley then shared the stage, each with an update on their own institute. If you're here, come find our booth and say hi!

On this day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, to the attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksv...
09/11/2026

On this day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, to the attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa. We also honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice trying to save others. From first responders rushing into burning buildings to building trades members assisting in recovery and rebuilding efforts, we will never forget the sacrifices they made.

This Labor Day, we're celebrating the trade that builds comfort into every space.From new construction to critical retro...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we're celebrating the trade that builds comfort into every space.

From new construction to critical retrofits, the skilled, trained and certified union sheet metal workers and contractors we support keep buildings running efficiently, safely, and to code.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at NEMI.

California JATCs hosted a statewide Title 24 and Mechanical Code Update Seminar Series across four locations: Castrovill...
09/02/2026

California JATCs hosted a statewide Title 24 and Mechanical Code Update Seminar Series across four locations: Castroville, Fresno, Sacramento, and Ventura.

NEMI's Western Region Representative Steven Winstead co-presented with Chris Ruch of SMART Local 104, covering the latest California energy and mechanical code changes, ASHRAE standards, fire and smoke damper inspection requirements, and opportunities in the residential heat pump market.

A big thank you to the SMACNA chapters, SMART Local 104, and apprenticeship coordinators Alex Titchener, Brad DeYoung, Eric Priest, and John Kroon for making it all happen.

Congratulations to the newest TABB Supervisors! We just wrapped the first of three regional TABB Supervisor Seminars and...
07/22/2026

Congratulations to the newest TABB Supervisors!

We just wrapped the first of three regional TABB Supervisor Seminars and Certification Exams, a new format that replaces one large annual event. This inaugural session took place at Local 104's JATC in Fairfield, CA.

19 experienced TAB professionals from 5 different Local Unions spent four days in classroom instruction, applied theory, and hands-on lab activities covering heat flow dynamics, air distribution systems, electrical theory, and supervisory oversight of TAB reports.

A big thank-you to the on-site Subject Matter Experts, Pat Pico and Scott Brehmer, from Local 104, for guiding participants through an excellent week of training!

On Day 4, participants had the opportunity to take the TABB Supervisor Certification Exam, and we're proud to share that 9 new TABB Supervisors were certified, earning a nationally recognized credential issued by the ICB.

Congratulations to all who participated, and especially to the newly certified supervisors! 👏

Best of luck to those enrolled in the second seminar, coming up August 3–6 in Central PA.

Interested in the final seminar, Oct 12–15 in Chicago?

Contact: Sheila Livingston at [email protected] (cc: [email protected]) with the participant's full name, email, phone number, and SMART IA number to register.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at NEMI and TABB! 🇺🇸
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from all of us at NEMI and TABB! 🇺🇸

The 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas was a tremendous success, bringing together more than 8,000 fire, electrica...
06/26/2026

The 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas was a tremendous success, bringing together more than 8,000 fire, electrical, and life safety professionals for three days of education, innovation, and critical industry dialogue!

We were proud to be part of it and grateful that over 200 attendees joined our breakout session, "More Than Comfort: How HVAC Systems Save Lives in Fire and Smoke Events."

A special thank you to Steven Winstead, NEMI Western Representative; Phil Montuori, NEMI Northeast Representative; and Kenneth Bosket, TAB Specialist & Instructor for SMART Local 88 (pictured) for doing an outstanding job leading the session.

Most people think of HVAC as a comfort system. Fire and life safety professionals know better. In a fire event, the HVAC system is managing smoke, protecting egress, and buying critical time for occupants and first responders and that only works when the system has been properly verified by certified professionals.

Learn more about ICB Fire & Smoke Damper and Smoke Control Systems certifications at icbcertified.org.

NEMI was on-site at Local 27 in Farmingdale, NJ! Our team traveled to Local 27's training center to administer the ICB R...
06/18/2026

NEMI was on-site at Local 27 in Farmingdale, NJ!

Our team traveled to Local 27's training center to administer the ICB Rigging and Signaling Certification Exam, bringing nationally recognized credentialing directly to the members.

That's what NEMI does: we bring the certification to you.
Is your JATC ready to host? Reach out to your NEMI Field Representative to learn how to bring this program to your training center.

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