International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a not-for-profit membership organization specializing in conformity assessment. It prepares and publishes international standards for the energy industry including electrical, electronic, and related technologies, devices, and systems. The company develops the System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Renewable Energy Applications (IECRE), the System of Conformity Assessment for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (ECEE), the International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx), etc. It partners with companies, consortia, academia, governments, and international organizations.