Abstract: An access terminal is provided for creating and modifying parameter values controlling an environment management system. The access terminal is in communication with a server for gathering and storing programming data according to the input parameter values and for associating stored programming data with an identification code. A receiver module connects to the server and requests download of the stored programming data when it receives a download request from an environment management system controller. A triggering means in communication with a system controller is provided for authenticating a user and triggering programming data download. A method of bi-directional communication between the environment management system controller and the receiver module is provided.