CEM - Certified Energy Manager
The Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®)
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 AEE is an ANSI-Accredited Certifying Body for the CEM® ProgramThe Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®) certification program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) based on the International Standard ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024. ANSI Standard 17024 is well-recognized within the industry as the highest standard in personnel certification accreditation. Read full details. |
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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 14,500 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. The designation "Certified Energy Manager" is a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. |
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CEM in the News
NEWS - CBCP, CEA and CEM Programs are FBPTA-Aligned
AEE's Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Program, Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) Program, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) Program have been reviewed by the Facility Management Institute of the U.S. General Services Administration and are all aligned with the FBPTA.
Objectives
- To raise the professional standards of those engaged in energy management
- To improve the practice of energy management by encouraging energy managers in a continuing program of professional development
- To identify persons with acceptable knowledge of the principles and practices of energy management related disciplines and laws governing and affecting energy managers through completing an examination and fulfilling prescribed standards of performance and conduct
- To award special recognition to those energy managers who have demonstrated a high level of competence and ethical fitness for energy management
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 |
AND | 3+ years of experience in energy engineering or energy management |
| 4-year degree in technology, environmental science, physics, or earth science | AND | 4+ years of experience in energy engineering or energy management |
| 4-year degree in business (or related field) | AND | 5+ years of experience in energy engineering or energy management |
| 2-year energy management associate's degree | AND | 6+ years of experience in energy engineering or energy management |
| 2-year technical associate's degree | AND | 8+ years of experience in energy engineering or energy management |
| NONE | AND | 10+ years of experience in energy engineering or energy management |
(Note: Verification of employment must be submitted.)
Energy Manager in Training Option
*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. This is an excellent pathway towards obtaining your CEM designation.
Examination and Training Requirement
All CEM candidates must attend a preparatory CEM training seminar conducted by an approved training provider and complete and pass in a four-hour time frame a written open-book exam which is proctored by an approved exam administrator. Information on seminar options is provided below. AEE does not provide training; instead it has approved training providers, listed below.
All CEM candidates taking the exam in the United States (only) will take the revised format CEM Certification Exam. The new format exam contains the same number of questions as previous versions, 130, and the exam duration will remain 4 hours. The new exam will not include optional sections, as in the past; rather, the exam will include questions from all 17 sections of the CEM Body of Knowledge. This differs from the international version of the CEM exam, which will still contain optional sections. You must bring a hand calculator to the exam since the CEM test does not allow computers, tablets or cell phones to be used for calculations on the test.
An intensive jobs task analysis was performed for the CEM and a weighted percentage of topics was developed for the CEM Body of Knowledge. Although a specific number of exam questions for each topic will not be provided, as it may change, the number of questions on the exam will align with the content percentages listed in the following CEM Body of Knowledge.
The following are approved training providers for the Certified Energy Manager body of knowledge:
 AEE Energy Seminars provides a wide variety of training seminars. Those seminars listed below, only available through AEE Energy Seminars, fulfill the training requirements for the CEM certification: |
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Delaware Technical Community College offers associate degrees in Energy Management, Renewable Energy Solar and Building Automation Systems. Graduates of the Energy Management program will be able to describe and measure energy use in building systems with the goal of evaluating and recommending energy solutions that will result in greater efficiency, energy cost savings and lower environmental impact. Graduates earning an AAS degree in Energy Management are eligible to take AEE’s Certified Energy Manager (CEM) exam. |
.png) The SLCC Energy Institute provides education and training in Energy Management, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, and the Energy Grid. The Energy Management program focuses on energy systems in the built environment and the identification of efficiency measures. Graduates earning the Energy Management AAS Degree are eligible to take AEE’s Certified Energy Manager (CEM) exam. |
The University of Turabo provides two live, on-site, training options: a 50-hour training program or a 100-hour training program conducted through the university in conjunction with Puerto Rico Energy Center (PREC) and the Abreu Technical Corporation. Both seminars fulfill the training requirements for the CEM certification. |
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Enrichment Training for Seminar Preparation
Optional On Demand Seminars The CEM exam 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 one of the following seminars or downloadable programs. These courses are not required, nor do they fulfill the seminar training requirement for the CEM designation.
Fees
Fees for the CEM certification process are as follows:
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. No application or examination fee refunds are allowed. How to Apply for CEM Certification CEM examinations are scheduled in conjunction with the CEM required preparatory seminar programs. You must bring a hand calculator to the exam since the CEM test does not allow computers, tablets or cell phones to be used for calculations on the test. The application is not to be submitted online, but must be printed, completed and emailed, mailed, or faxed to AEE Headquarters: Attn: CEM Department Or fax ATTN: Helen Johnson 770-447-4354 Or email to Crystal@aeecenter.org Your completed application (4 page application, 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. Please note the following:
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