Membership Benefits

• A listing in the OGA's Member Directory
• Latest Ontario Industry News
• Invitation to Anual Conference
• Bidding opportunities on Geothermal OGA Special Projects
• Members-only Publications and Guidelines
• Discounts on Professional Development and Training Courses

Help Ontario's Geothermal Industry Thrive

The OGA is a not for profit corporation created to enhance awareness of and participation in Ontario's geothermal industry. Our goal is to promote the benefits of geothermal energy as part of the renewable energy mix.

Help foster a vibrant geothermal industry in Ontario.

We are in the process of developing a membership base. We thank our existing members and we look forward to working with our new members as they join our association.

Our association is currently working on:

• Promoting and providing public awareness and education of the geothermal industry.
• Working with all political parties, their immediate staff and the Ontario public service to promote the benefits of geothermal energy with regard to the renewable energy mix.
• Encouraging and developing working alliances and cooperative relationships with other provincial associations, CGC and related industry sectors.
• Promoting quality assurance within the geothermal industry.

Membership Categories and Regular Membership Fees

A. Companies and Professionals: Installers, Drillers, Designers, Engineers, Geoscientists, Architects

Voting members

• 1-3 people: $250 – 1 vote (principal)
• 4-10 people: $300 – 2 votes (principal + 1)
• Over 10 people: $750 – 3 votes (principal + 2)

B. Manufacturers, Distributors and Suppliers

Voting members

• 1-3 people: $250 - 1 vote (principal)
• 4-10 people: $750 - 2 votes (principal + 1)
• Over 10 people: $1500 – 3 votes (principal + 2)

C. Government Agencies, Utility Companies and other Patrons

Voting members

• $3500 – 1 vote (representative)

D. Providers of Specialized Services

Non voting members

• $1500

E. Educational Institutions, Students and Retired Professionals – Free – Non voting members

F. Professional Associations – Free – Non voting members

G. Honourary Members – Free – Non voting members

To apply for membership in the Ontario Geothermal Association, simply fill out this form and click "Submit". We will contact you with your membership information.

General

The OGA operating and management practices promote the values and ethics of quality service on behalf of industry stakeholders and the consumers. OGA membership consists of geothermal service providers in the sectors of manufacturing, drillers, installers and system design having a vested interest in the provision of quality service to the client. OGA has adopted a policy code of ethics that demonstrates quality assurance and service to customers by identification of "members in good standing".

Policy

It is the policy of OGA to provide information and management tools to industry stakeholders, to promote and support visible management practices that encourage quality installations.

Members in Good Standing

OGA will develop and maintain a "members in good standing" data-base so that customers and consumers have access to recognized geothermal service providers. Requirements of "members in good standing" include, but are not limited to the provision of documentation relating to: · Qualification certification · Municipal/provincial/federal licensing/permit requirements · Signature of acceptance of Code of Ethics (The Board may determine additional requirements in this area)

OGA Members Code of Ethics

As a member of the Ontario Geothermal Association, I agree to:

• Instill the highest respect for geothermal heating and cooling systems contracting profession;
• Maintain strict compliance with all laws, regulations and requirements pertaining to geothermal installations and business practices defined by the three levels of government;
• Design, install, service and repair geothermal installations according to industry standards;
• Develop and maintain an understanding of geothermal equipment installation and system design to assure customer of quality performance;
• Ensure that quality, honesty, integrity and good faith are hallmarks of contractor's business practices, including individual contractor sales, advertising, installation and service of geothermal systems;
• Maintain a clean, safe respectable workplace site that reflects the high standards of the industry;
• Increase knowledge and efficiency of the geothermal technology by supporting ongoing education and training of employees;
• Develop and maintain high quality standards of customer service and nurture longterm relationships with customers;
• Encourage and support business development in which skilled and professional geothermal service providers offer high level service to consumers and end users;
• Refrain from engaging in any business activity that benefits from crosssubsidization from a regulated monopoly business.

Download in PDF format: OGA Code of Ethics

Download the Ontario Geothermal Association By-Laws (PDF) (revised October 12, 2011).