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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 8,000 professionals serving industry, business and government throughout the U.S. and in 22 countries abroad. These high-achieving individuals comprise a "Who's Who" in the energy management field. The designation "Certified Energy Manager" is a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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The Mark of an Energy Professional
Since its inception in 1981, the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential has become widely accepted and used as a measure of professional accomplishment within the energy management field. It has gained industry-wide use as the standard for qualifying energy professionals both in the United States and abroad. It is recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Office of Federal Energy Management Programs (FEMP), and the U.S. Agency for International Development, as well as by numerous state energy offices, major utilities, corporations and energy service companies.
Eligibility
The prerequisites to qualify for the certification process have been designed to take into account the possible diversity of education and practical experience an individual may have. However each CEM candidate must meet one of the following criteria:
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4-year degree in
engineering or architecture; 3+ years of experience in
OR AND energy engineering
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or energy management
or Registered Architect (R.A.)
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4-year degree in environmental 4+ years of experience in
science, physics or AND energy engineering
earth science or energy management
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4-year degree in business 5+ years of experience in
(or related field) AND energy engineering
or energy management
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2-year energy management 6+ years of experience in
associate's degree AND energy engineering
or energy management
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2-year technical 8+ years of experience in
associate's degree AND energy engineering
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10+ years of experience in
NONE energy engineering
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*If you don't yet meet the education or experience eligibility requirements for the CEM, you may be interested in pursuing our Energy Manager in Training (EMITTM)
certification.
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(Note: Letters of reference and verification of employment must be submitted.)
Examination and Training Requirement
All CEM candidates must attend one of AEE's preparatory CEM training seminars, and complete and pass a four-hour written open-book exam, proctored by an approved exam administrator. (Information on seminar training options is provided below.) Of the following seventeen sections of the exam, candidates must complete at a minimum of eleven, including those indicated as Required:
- Codes & Standards & Indoor Air Quality - Required
- Energy Accounting and Economics - Required
- Energy Audits and Instrumentation - Required
- Electrical Systems
- HVAC Systems
- Motors and Drives
- Industrial Systems
- Building Envelope
- CHP Systems and Renewable Energy
- Energy Procurement
- Building Automation and Control Systems
- Green Buildings, LEED & Energy Star
- Thermal Energy Storage Systems
- Lighting
- Boiler and Steam Systems
- Maintenance & Commissioning
- Alternative Financing
Basic Skills Required for AEE CEM Seminars
The AEE CEM preparatory training seminars assumes basic problem-solving skills, including quick and accurate use of a hand calculator, ability to use basic algebra, and ability to set up problem solution expressions and calculations from a written problem statement. Those needing a refresher program in these skills may wish to participate in the Basics of Energy Management self-study seminar prior to taking this seminar. For more information, please visit www.aeecenter.org/training.
Fees
Fees for the CEM certification process are as follows:
- Certification Application and Examination:
- $200 if the exam is taken in conjunction with AEE's 5-day live CEM training seminar
- $300 if the exam is taken at an ACT remote testing center following completion of AEE's realtime online CEM training seminar
- Live Seminar Option:
- 5-Day Comprehensive CEM Training Seminar: $1,695 for AEE members / government / nonprofit; $1,895 for non-AEE members
- 2-Day Fast Track CEM Training Seminar: $1,150 for AEE members / government / nonprofit; $1,250 for non-AEE members
- 4-Day CEM Training Seminar for Government Involved Energy Professionals: $1,595 for AEE members / government / nonprofit; $1,795 for non-AEE members
- Realtime Online Seminar Option:
- Fast Track CEM Training Seminar: $995 for AEE members / government / nonprofit; $1,095 for non-AEE members
- Certification Renewal:
The application fee must be paid at the time the CEM application is submitted. This fee covers both the application process and the examination. It does not include the cost of the required preparatory seminar programs offered in advance of each exam. Also note that this fee is in addition to the cost of any seminar program for which the candidate may choose to register.
How to Apply for CEM Certification
CEM examinations are scheduled in conjunction with AEE's CEM required preparatory seminar programs. Please choose which application below applies to you for either the AEE Scheduled Testing Site or the ACT Testing Center. If you are taking the Online Fast Track CEM Preparatory Course you may now choose to take the exam at one of ACT testing centers around the country.
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AEE Online Realtime Seminar and Remote Testing Centers
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Fast Track CEM Preparatory Course for Energy Managers - Online Seminar
Dates of online seminar
ACT Testing Center Locations
The application must be submitted to the AEE Certification Department for approval. AEE will mail a letter to the candidate informing them of the approval and status of their application. ACT Testing Center contacts the applicant directly to arrange the testing location, explain the testing procedures and ID required, and provide a testing center password. A two business day notice is required by the ACT facility to reschedule. If you do not for any reason give this notice, you will be required to pay the center fee of $68 before you can reschedule.
Please do not contact the ACT Testing Center for any information on your certification status.
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The application is not to be submitted online, but must be printed, completed and mailed/faxed to AEE Headquarters:
Attn: CEM Department
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
4025 Pleasantdale Road, Suite 420
Atlanta, GA 30340-4264
Or fax ATTN: Helen Ardavin 770-447-4354
(All CEM documentation may be either mailed or faxed)
Your completed application (4 page application, 2 professional references, employment verification and/or client verification and college transcripts) must be received by the Certification Administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the date of the examination for which you wish to sit.
If all of your supporting documentation is not received prior to your test date, it will not preclude you from sitting for the exam.
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CEM News:  
Other Pre-CEM Training Option
The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UC Davis University Extension (UCDE) to advance the knowledge and professionalism in the field of energy management. As an adjunct to the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Business Energy Professional (BEP program and , the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is pleased to be an official sponsor of the U.C. Davis University Energy Resource Management Certificate program. This initiative aims at enhancing student's involvement and increases their role in the growing energy management discipline. The course will serve as a solid foundation for students to move towards obtaining their CEM or BEP Certification. For more information on the U.C. Davis certificate program CLICK HERE. UC Davis Extension is the professional and continuing education branch of UC Davis and is a link to the many resources students can only get from the University of California.
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New! CEM Practice Exam
Now Available
The CEM Practice Test was developed by AEE to help candidates prepare for their high-stakes test, understand their strengths and weaknesses across pertinent CEM domains, and reduce test anxiety. The practice test simulates the certification test, contains a four hour time limit, and covers seventeen sections (three mandatory, eight of the remaining fourteen optional) SEE DETAILS
Features and Benefits:
• Accessible anywhere, anytime via the internet
• Content developed by the Association of Energy Engineers
• Test of comparable length and content to that found on the actual proctored exam
• Immediate score report and feedback on all test domains to highlight specific strengths and weaknesses
Please Note:
This is only a practice exam and the results are unofficial. You must complete the official CEM exam in order to become certified.
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CEM Department
770-447-5083 x. 218 or helen@aeecenter.org
Please leave your name (spell difficult names), phone number, e-mail address and outline what you need. A staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.
(Please allow 48 Hours for a Response)
For Seminar Registration & Questions about CEM Training Seminars:
Valerie Oviatt
770-925-9633 or Valerie@aeecenter.org
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Please note the following:
- Registering for a preparatory live or online seminar does not automatically register you to take the CEM exam. You must submit your certification application separately (see information above).
- Fees shown for seminars do not include certification application/exam fee.
- For the 2-day preparatory course, the exam is held at the seminar site on the morning of day 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- For the 5-day course, the exam is administered from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the last day of the seminar.
Maintaining Certification
For information on maintaining your certification, please go to our certification renewals website.
For Additional Information About CEM Certification...
If you have any questions about CEM certification, or if you prefer to receive your Certified Energy Manager Application Package by mail, please write, call or email:
Helen Ardavin , CEM Certification Director
Association of Energy Engineers
4025 Pleasantdale Road, Suite 420
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 447-5083, ext. 218
email: Helen@aeecenter.org
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