Advantages of Membership of the Institution include:

BELONGING TO A LEARNED SOCIETY WHICH KEEPS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT MODERN TRENDS.
The IDGTE Canadian Branch enables users to compare their operational experiences. By including engine and component manufacturers and suppliers as members together with those consulting engineers involved in diesel engine engine application and technology, a large resource base has been achieved. As duel-fuel and spark ignition engines evolved and gas turbines were developed, the Society expanded to embrace these technologies as well.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND AND CONTRIBUTE TO TECHNICAL MEETINGS
Every member receives at least 6 papers a year on diverse technical subjects which are presented and discussed at meetings. IDGTE Canada has full access to all technical papers presented in London for distribution to our members.

ANNUAL WORKING COSTS REPORT BENEFITS
Considered the most important publication of the Institution, this report has been published every year since 1922 and circulated worldwide. It is based on information received from users in many countries operating a wide range of reciprocating engines and gas turbine power plants. The report provides valuable information to potential engine users. It also enables users to compare their performance and costs with those of other stations operating on a similar duty. The report acts as a valuable channel of communications between users and manufacturers.

VISITS TO OPERATING PLANTS, CO-GENERATION FACILITIES AND OTHER INSTALLATIONS
A number of site visits are arranged each year and provide an ideal opportunity for members to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest with manufacturers and operators. We intend to produce a video of such visits for members who were unable to attend.

BRANCH MEETINGS, LUNCHES or DINNERS
The Canadian Branch holds meetings where papers will be presented that will be of special interest to its members. These will serve as an excellent opportunity to learn about new developments and technologies in our industry and to meet others that are working in the industry in varied capacities. Again we intend to produce a video of presentations for members who were unable to attend.

WEBSITE
Our website will also be a source of information for our members. We offer free links to members web sites and the opportunity to place an advert and link on our main page for a small charge. In conjunction with the Institution's Head Quarters in Bedford England, we intend to offer an electronic forum where users can post messages and obtain advise and comments from other users and members. Technical papers will be available for members to down load and print.