Member Spotlight

Founded 1989 | CRRC Member since 2023

Why did your organization become a CRRC member?

NFRC joined the CRRC because our missions align so closely. Both organizations are committed to bringing objective, science-based information to the conversation about building performance and energy efficiency. Since the CRRC was originally modeled after NFRC’s approach, working together makes sense. It’s a natural collaboration for advancing third-party ratings and certification across the industry.

How has CRRC membership been of value to your organization?

Working with the CRRC provides us with the opportunity to share ideas that strengthen both organizations. The CRRC offers fresh perspectives on how to communicate the real value of independent ratings and certification to manufacturers, specifiers, building owners, and consumers. Together, we identify emerging trends and attitudes toward ratings and certification, helping us stay in tune with the market and respond to the industry’s evolving needs.

Describe what your organization provides to your industry/sector:

For more than 35 years, NFRC has been the trusted voice for third-party certification in the fenestration industry. We set the standard for reliable, science-based energy performance ratings for windows, doors, and skylights, and we’re proud to serve as the official certification body for ENERGY STAR® fenestration products. We work closely with manufacturers to ensure their products meet rigorous performance criteria, providing them with the tools, resources, and support needed to achieve certification and demonstrate compliance. By partnering across the industry, NFRC empowers professionals and consumers alike to choose products that truly perform. We remain focused on helping everyone understand why third-party certification matters and why it should be the expectation, not the exception.

What is the most encouraging thing you see for the future of your industry/sector?

One of the most encouraging trends in the fenestration industry is the increasing alignment of third-party certification with evolving building codes and the growing demand for high-performance building envelope products. As that alignment continues, certification is evolving from a requirement to a genuine point of differentiation and trust in the market.

Closing thoughts:

Given our shared goals and values, it’s only natural for NFRC and the CRRC to collaborate in bringing third-party ratings and certification into the wider conversation about better buildings. Together, we’re helping design-build professionals and consumers make confident choices, knowing they’re getting products that truly deliver on their promises.

Interested in being featured in a Member Spotlight?

The CRRC offers up to two Member Spotlights per year. In addition to being featured on the CRRC website, the Member Spotlight also appears in the biannual CRRC newsletter. Members may nominate themselves or other CRRC Members.

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