The Energy Systems & Technologies Benchmarking Association (ESTBA™), is an association of suppliers and manufacturers in the energy industry, is dedicated to providing members with an oportunity to identify, document and establish best practices through benchmarking to increase value, efficiencies, and profits.

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ESTBA™ Mission

To identify "Best in Class" energy systems and technology business processes, which, when mplemented, will lead member companies to exceptional performance.

Objectives

1. To conduct benchmarking studies of important energy systems and technology management processes.
2. To create a cooperative environment where full understanding of the performance and enablers of "best in class" energy systems and technology management processes can be obtained and shared at reasonable cost.
3. To use the efficiency of the association to obtain process performance data and related best practices from regarding energy systems and technology management.
4. To support the use of benchmarking to facilitate energy systems and technology management process improvement and the achievement of accuracy, timeliness and efficiency.

Membership

The scope of ESTBA™ membership includes individuals who work in energy systems and technology management organizations of major corporations.

Company membership will be considered with respect to compliance with ESTBA™ mission, goals and operating guidelines, as well as, qualification of the organization within the scope of membership.

Participation in specific efforts will be optional and open only to members with costs shared by the participants. Members pay only if they join a specific study. Currently, membership in ESTBA™ is free. We reserve the right to review membership applications and to make the final decision whether or not to accept any application. Consulting firms are ineligible for membership.

Benefits of Membership

Studies:

ESTBA™ will identify and present to members opportunities to participate in Benchmarking studies on various topics addressing issues of importance to the procurement and supply chain functions.

There are two types of Benchmarking studies provided:

• Consortium studies are offered to the membership as a whole with costs divided.
• Single company sponsored studies addressing the interest of one member company can be offered to other selected members for no fee.
  

The association will also support energy systems and technology benchmarking efforts:

• Research - Access public and private databases.
  
• Identify study participants - Top companies with energy systems and technology management organizations.
  
• Collect data - Manage response collection with the participants as a third party.
  
• Lead site visits - Structured with best participants.
  

Roundtables:

Interest group roundtables will be organized throughout the year. Members will pay a nominal fee to join real and virtual roundtable discussions that address specific energy systems and technology management processes.

Cost:

Currently, membership in ESTBA™ is FREE!  Costs of studies are shared by the participants.