IAEI

What IAEI does

IAEI (Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry), formerly the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional trade association founded in 1928 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas. It provides education, certification, advocacy, and expert leadership in electrical codes and standards, serving electrical inspectors (Authority Having Jurisdictions), installers, contractors, multi-hat inspectors, testing agencies, electrical manufacturers, and government building departments across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, and 22 other countries.

The organization operates a diversified portfolio built around the National Electrical Code (NEC) three-year revision cycle. Core products include expert-authored publications (Analysis of Changes, Soares Grounding and Bonding, Ferm's Fast Finder Index, specialty PV and Hazardous Locations manuals), certification programs (CEI-M, CEI-R, Canadian CCEI) delivered through a joint partnership with the International Code Council, study guides for exam preparation, on-demand training via the Thinkific learning platform, live online and on-site training, quarterly IAEI Magazine, and regional section meetings and tradeshows across six sections and 100+ local chapters. Its technology stack comprises YourMembership for association management, Thinkific for learning delivery, an online CEU Tracker for continuing education credits, and digital flipchart archives for back issues.

IAEI's revenue model combines subscription-based membership dues (Student complimentary, Young Professional $125, Professional $150 or $420/3-years, Premier Professional $250, Corporate/Senior by inquiry), one-time publication sales with 10% member discounts, recurring certification fees, advertising and sponsorship across magazine, newsletter, webinars, and events, training subscriptions, and event registration fees. The organization recently implemented a 25% dues increase and operates under a member-elected Board of Directors. It is currently in a leadership transition following CEO Rudy Garza's December 31, 2025 retirement, with Michelle Hayden serving as Interim CEO and a permanent CEO search targeting a May 18, 2026 start date.

Name

IAEI

Legal name

Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry

Website

https://iaei.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IAEI (Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional trade association, founded 1928, that delivers NEC-aligned education, publications, certifications, and advocacy to electrical inspectors, installers, contractors, testing agencies, manufacturers, and government agencies across 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Code Education and Inspector Certification Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAEAHAN

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Inspection, Testing & Certification (ITC) / NDT for Energy Infrastructure

Keywords

• Electrical code training
• Inspector certification
• NEC publications
• Electrical safety education
• Trade association membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and multi-year membership fees at multiple tiers (Professional $150/1-year or $420/3-years, Premier Professional $250/1-year, Young Professional $125/1-year, Student complimentary). A 25% membership dues increase was recently implemented.
2. Publications and Training Materials Sales: Sale of IAEI publications including Analysis of Changes books ($68.95), Study Guides ($20-$35), NEC handbooks, Soares Grounding and Bonding books, and Ferm's Fast Finder Index. Members receive 10% discount.
3. Certification Fees: Fees for certification programs including Certified Electrical Inspector - Master (CEI-M), Certified Electrical Inspector - Residential (CEI-R), and Canadian CCEI programs.
4. On-Demand Training Subscriptions: Online training courses accessible through Thinkific platform covering NEC and electrical code topics, with CEU credits for professional development.
5. Event Registration and Section Meetings: Revenue from section meetings, regional tradeshows, and training events across six sections in the US, Canada, and international locations.
6. Corporate Partnership and Group Membership: Corporate partner program with group membership tiers for organizations including government agencies, testing laboratories, and electrical companies.
7. Advertising and Sponsorship: Advertising opportunities in IAEI Magazine, website, Weekly Update newsletter, webinar sponsorships, and section meeting exhibitor booths.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IAEI is a nonprofit professional trade association that delivers education, certification, advocacy, and technical leadership for the electrical industry. It publishes National Electrical Code (NEC) analysis references and study guides, operates member-supported training programs (on-demand, live online, and on-site), and administers inspector certifications in partnership with the International Code Council (ICC). Members include electrical inspectors, installers, contractors, manufacturers, AHJs, students, and supporting organizations.

Product overview

IAEI (Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry) is a professional trade association offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical safety products and services. The core offerings include educational publications (Analysis of Changes series for NEC-2026, NEC-2023, and prior cycles, Ferm's Fast Finder Index, Soares Grounding and Bonding, One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Photovoltaic Power Systems, Hazardous Locations), study guides for certification exam preparation (Electrical General, 1- and 2-Family, Plan Review), and training programs (IAEI On-Demand Training via Thinkific, Live Online Training, On-Site Training). Certification programs include Certified Electrical Inspector - Master (CEI-M), Certified Electrical Inspector - Residential (CEI-R), and Canadian Certified Electrical Inspector (CCEI) credentials. Additional services encompass IAEI Magazine (quarterly publication), CEU Tracker for continuing education credits, Section Meetings and Events, and Code Adoption by State resources. The organization operates an online store and membership platform integrated with YourMembership software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ElectriCity: The organization's first comprehensive membership growth initiative, delivering measurable results and attracting new members by the hundreds.

Products and services

• Analysis of Changes NEC-2026 Detailed analysis publication walking readers through the changes in the 2026 National Electrical Code, intended for electrical inspectors, AHJs, installers, and contractors who must apply the new code.
• Analysis of Changes NEC-2023 Detailed change-by-change analysis of the 2023 National Electrical Code for electrical inspectors, AHJs, installers, and contractors preparing to apply the revised code.
• Soares Book on Grounding and Bonding

Quantifiable outcome

• 41,000+ unique users accessed EMPOWERED educational resources and CEU bearing training courses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• International Code Council (ICC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2023IAEI partnered with ICC to create the Code Official Safety Credential of Learning Achievement (COS-CLA) and ICC/IAEI Electrical Inspector Joint Certification Program. ICC provides international reach and outstanding reputation in code and certification community. Current NCPCCI/IAEI certificates were replaced with new ICC/IAEI certificates with automatic 3-year renewal.
• UL SolutionsmajorTechnology or IntegrationUL Solutions is listed as a Corporate Partner, providing testing and certification expertise for electrical products and standards development support.
• NEMAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Electrical Manufacturers Association is a Corporate Partner, representing electrical equipment manufacturers and supporting IAEI's mission through industry collaboration.
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFPA is a Corporate Partner. NFPA publishes the NEC (NFPA 70), making this partnership strategically essential for IAEI's code development and training activities.
• IntertekmajorTechnology or Integration
• ESFI (Electrical Safety Foundation International)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• CSA GroupmajorTechnology or Integration
• GeneracstandardOthers
• Allied Moulded ProductsstandardOthers
• BridgeportstandardOthers
• EatonmajorOthers
• MET Labs / EurofinsmajorTechnology or Integration
• SiemensstandardOthers
• ABBstandardOthers
• Allied Tube & ConduitstandardOthers
• AtkorestandardOthers
• HubbellstandardOthers
• Pace PDH Online TrainingstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
• International Renewable Energy CouncilstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
• Solar Energy Action CommitteestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
• NTT TrainingstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
• International Code Council (Training Partners)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IAEI
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IAEI
• Facebookfacebook.com/IAEIorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups?gid=2703480

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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