Association of Energy Engineers Announces Strategic Partnership with Trane

The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is proud to announce a new three-year Commercial Strategic Partnership with Trane®, an innovator in building technology and energy solutions. Through this agreement, Trane Commercial North America becomes AEE’s inaugural Commercial Strategic Partner, joining forces to accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy practices and strengthen the energy workforce of the future.

“At Trane, we have a longstanding commitment to training and cultivating the next generation of energy leaders by investing in continuous learning and professional growth,” said Andy Merrill, Vice President of Energy Services & Controls, Trane Technologies. “Working alongside AEE strengthens our ability to provide our employees with world-class professional development while contributing to the broader industry’s knowledge base and expertise needed to drive a sustainable future.”

As part of the working relationship, Trane will serve as a key sponsor at AEE World events for the next three years, actively participate in member webinars, and host annual training opportunities for their employees. Their commitment to maintaining professional memberships for its employees in North America demonstrates the company’s dedication to their ongoing professional development. Trane collaborated with the AEE New York Chapter and AEE to co-host the Roundtable Climate Week Event in New York City on September 25, 2025.

This engagement is designed to leverage the combined strengths, expertise, and networks of both organizations to further advance energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and support a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

“We are excited to welcome Trane as a Commercial Strategic Partner,” said Bill Kent, Executive Director of AEE. “This partnership represents the kind of collaboration that will move our industry forward, bringing together leaders who are committed to investing in people, sharing knowledge, and driving meaningful change in energy efficiency and sustainability.”

Together, AEE and Trane aim to amplify industry-wide efforts, share best practices, and inspire innovative solutions that help address the most pressing global energy challenges.

About the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)


Founded in 1977, the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is a nonprofit professional society of over 17,000 members and 32,000 certified professionals in more than 140 countries. AEE provides energy professionals with the knowledge, tools, and networking they need to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in all sectors of the global economy.

About Trane

Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments through a broad portfolio of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and controls, services, parts and supply. For more information, please visit trane.com or tranetechnologies.com.