ABOUT RPA
Promoting radiant heating since 1994
Since 1994, the RPA has been promoting radiant heating as comfortable, efficient, and healthy on behalf of its network of dedicated members who share the desire to advance the understanding and acceptance of radiant and hydronic technology. The stakeholder member groups in the RPA include:
- Contractors and Dealers
- Manufacturers
- Distributors
- Design Professionals
- Associates such as trade associations, independent sales representataives and utility companies
- Educational or non profit organizations with an interest in the industry
- Individuals, students, retired persons who have an interest in the industry
- IAPMO Associates who have an interest in the industry
In addition to promoting the industry, the RPA delivers first-rate assistance to its members. RPA provides up-to-date reference materials and publishes industry leading publications, such as the Radiant Flooring Guide and Radiant Living Magazine. RPA also delivers first-rate expert led training seminars and state-of- the-art educational webinars on topics about contemporary hydronic and radiant systems. An annual membership meeting and conference is held during the AHR Shows where the RPA presents educational classes during the show..
OUR MISSION
Guiding the future of the radiant and hydronics industry through technical expertise for code development, professional certification, and industry advocacy.
The Radiant Professionals Alliance is established for the purpose of providing superior leadership and fostering the awareness of innovative technology through comprehensive educational activities, products, codes and standards, and public awareness initiatives.
In addition, it is RPA’s mission to serve as a clearinghouse of experience, ideas, and information to further the objectives and sustain interest on behalf of the RPA membership.
RPA accepts responsibility to:
- Identify critical issues of importance based on identified member needs and based on driving forces affecting the industries represented by the RPA
- Pursue and advance the common interests of person engaged in the radiant and hydronic heating and cooling industries
- Encourage the voluntary interchange among members of experience, ideas, and information with regard to the radiant and hydronic heating and cooling industry
- Promote the interests of the Radiant Professionals Alliance Members