Certified Energy Manager

Certified Energy Manager

Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®) is a professional certification issued by the Association of Energy Engineers.[1] Professionals become eligible for this certification after demonstrating expertise in several areas ranging from standards, air quality, energy audits, lighting, procurement and even financing.

In order to receive Certification as a CEM, a Candidate must meet certain academic and/or experience criteria as well as successfully passing a 4 hour exam covering a variety of subjects.

The exam covers the following:

1. Codes and Standards and Indoor Air Quality (mandatory)

2. Energy Accounting and Economics (mandatory)

3. Energy Audits and Instrumentation (mandatory)

4. Alternative Finance (optional)

5. Boiler and Steam Systems (optional)

6. Building Automation and Control Systems (optional)

7. Building Envelope (optional)

8. CHP Systems and Renewable Energy (optional)

9. Electrical Systems (optional)

10. Energy Procurement (optional)

11. Green Buildings, LEED and ENERGY STAR (optional)

12. HVAC Systems (optional)

13. Industrial Systems (optional)

14. Maintenance and Commissioning (optional)

15. Motors and Drives (optional)

16. Thermal Energy Storage Systems (optional)

17. Lighting Systems(optional)

When writing the exam, Candidates must complete the three mandatory sections and choose 11 of the optional sections in order to pass the exam. A Grade of 70% is required to pass the examination.

Certified Energy Managers work for some of the largest companies in North America and around the world. According to the AEE Center Website; "When you've earned the right to put the initials "CEM" behind your name, you've distinguished yourself among energy management professionals. Simply put, the designation CEM, which stands for Certified Energy Manager, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated high levels of experience, competence, proficiency, and ethical fitness in the energy management profession. By attaining the status of CEM, you will be joining an elite group of 10,000 professionals serving industry, business and government throughout the U.S. and in 25 countries abroad. These high-achieving individuals comprise a "Who's Who" in the energy management field."

References

  1. ^ "Certified Energy Manager". AEE. http://www.aeecenter.org/certification/CEM. Retrieved 2011-05-25. 

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