BACnet Int’l Recognized for Certification

MARIETTA, GA -- BACnet International has been selected as a 2026 Gold Award recipient in the ASAE prestigious Power of Associations Awards program for its global BTL (BACnet Testing Laboratories) Certification Program.

The American Society of Association Executives' (ASAE) recognition highlights how associations can drive industry advancement, solve complex challenges, and create measurable societal benefits.

The Power of Associations Awards honor associations whose programs demonstrate extraordinary contributions to industry and professional advancement, economic development, advocacy, community engagement, and societal improvement.

BACnet International was recognized for the BTL Certification Program's role in transforming open building automation communications into a globally trusted framework for interoperability, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

"The BTL Certification Program demonstrates what can be achieved when competitors, engineers, and industry stakeholders unite around a common goal: creating interoperable building automation systems that deliver measurable value for building owners, occupants, and the environment," said Andy McMillan, BACnet International President and Managing Director.

Created and administered by BACnet International in collaboration with the BACnet Interest Group Europe and the rest of the global BACnet community, the BTL Certification Program provides independent testing and certification for BACnet products.

Before earning BTL Certification, products must undergo rigorous third-party testing to verify compliance with the BACnet standard and demonstrate interoperability with products from other manufacturers.

Today, more than 1,600 BTL Certified products are deployed worldwide, supporting building automation applications across HVAC, lighting, energy management, access control, fire safety, and other critical systems.

BACnet International's award-winning submission highlighted the program's environmental contributions.
According to a 2026 study conducted by the University of New Hampshire's Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, BACnet-enabled building automation systems, including those that have undergone BTL testing and certification, have helped mitigate approximately 1.4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions globally between 1995 and 2025. By 2030, that number is projected to increase to 2.06 billion as adoption of interoperable, energy-efficient building systems expands.

The award also recognizes the unique role associations play in addressing industry-wide challenges. BACnet International has successfully united over 230 manufacturers, including over 160 corporate members, to collectively support a certification ecosystem that benefits the entire building automation industry and the communities it serves.

ASAE will formally recognize the 2026 Power of Associations Award recipients during its Power of Associations Awards celebration in Washington, D.C.