The NAESB Certification Program utilizes a self-certification format where an officer or principle of the company seeking certification has reviewed the appropriate Certification Check List, certifies under oath that the software product or software solution meets the minimum requirements, and certifies that his or her answers are accurate and truthful. The Statement Under Oath is modeled on similar statements made under Sarbanes-Oxley. Accordingly, NAESB does not warrant or guarantee that certified software products or certified software solutions comply with its standard, perform as intended, or comply with representations made by the vendor or manufacturer. The certified software products and software solutions can display NAESB Certification Mark provided by NAESB on the documentation for a period of two years, after which re-certification is required.

Certified Products:

The current list of certified software products and software solutions, as well as contact information, can be downloaded here.

Certification Program Process:

If your company has a software product or software solution and would like it to be certified by NAESB, the process begins with the submission of an application and payment. Each product or solution certified requires a separate fee. Each standard and version certified requires a separate fee. The next step is to download the appropriate Certification Check List, review it carefully, and determine whether your software product or software solution meets the minimum requirements. The final step is to execute a Certification License Agreement provided by NAESB that includes a Statement Under Oath completed by an officer or principle of your company. Although the NAESB Certification Program is a self-certification program, several individuals offer their services as an independent certifier. The scope of their evaluation and separate fee are negotiated directly with the certifier. There is no requirement to retain an independent certifier. Upon approval of a completed Certification Check List, Certification License Agreement, and Statement Under Oath, NAESB will provide a Certification Mark to identify the product or solution as meeting the requirements of the standards and version certified under. The Certification Mark may be used for a period of two year, after which re-certification is required for continued use.

The NAESB Certification Program currently applies to the following standards:

NAESB has plans to expand its Certification Program to the Retail Gas and Electric Model Business Practices as well as other WEQ Version 1 standards. Please call the NAESB Office to check on the status of their development (713-356-0060).