The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) is an award-winning non-profit comprised of US and Canadian energy efficiency administrators working together to accelerate the development and availability of energy efficient products and services. CEE operates in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and four Canadian provinces to serve more than 50 million gas customers and 100 million electric customers. For over 25 years, CEE has worked to influence manufacturers, stakeholders, and government agencies to maximize the impact of efficiency programs and support strategic initiative that influence binational markets. Covering a wide range of HVAC systems, the CEESM Residential Heating and Cooling Systems Initiative harmonizes program approaches in North America by supporting the production and market adoption of energy efficient and connected equipment, implementation of installation and maintenance guidance, and the facilitation of program opportunities for each unique customer.