* Government and/or academic bodies participate with no annual fee at the Active Member level. Additional usage fees will apply.
SunSpec members receive a 20% discount on Annual Fee up to $5000.
Open Access
0
Access to Orange Button taxonomy (read-only); website UI access to public registries (Product); community channels (Slack / GitHub); newsletters.
Public users, small firms, researchers
Active
1,000
Every year
10 product listings; 1,000 API calls / mo; early schema access; member recognition on oballiance.org; participation in open calls.
Small installers, consultants, startups
Agency
2,500
Every year
10,000 API calls / mo; early schema access; member recognition on oballiance.org; participation in open calls.
Certification Agencies and Qualification Agencies
Collaborating
7,500
Every year
100 product listings; 10,000 API calls / mo; working group participation; voting rights; use of “Orange Button Collaborator” mark.
Mid-size OEMs and software vendors, insurance underwriters
Most Popular
Sustaining
20,000
Every year
Unlimited listings; 100,000 API calls / mo; dedicated support; analytics dashboard; recognition as Sustaining Member.
Large manufacturers, utilities, SaaS platforms
Strategic
Enterprise & Global
100,000
Every year
For industry leaders shaping the future of the Orange Button standard. Includes bespoke integration, unlimited API usage, a dedicated roadmap session with our CEO, and board-level advisory privileges.
Strategic Partners & Industry Standard-Setters
Orange Button Alliance Membership
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Usage and Services Pricing
Category | Included | Additional Usage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Schema Consulting | — | $250–$300 / hr | Integration, mapping, and testing support |
Custom Data Feeds / Analytics | Sustaining | $5,000 / yr base | Tailored insights and reports |
Training & Workshops | — | $3,000 / day | 20–40% discount for members |
API Validation / Certification | — | $1,500 per API | 20–40% discount for Collaborating & Sustaining Members |
Product Listings | 10 / 100 / Unlimited | $60 / $50 per extra listing | OEM-friendly scaling |
API Calls | 1K / 10K / 100K | $0.10 per extra call | Pay-as-you-go structure beyond baseline |
Governance and Recognition
Voting Rights
Begin at the Collaborating level.
Working Groups
Guide schema updates and registry governance.
Sustaining Members
Are invited to the Advisory Council and highlighted on OBA communications.
Certifying Agencies
Listed publicly with verification scope.