{"id":42367,"date":"2025-07-23T14:52:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T18:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/?post_type=aee-news&#038;p=42367"},"modified":"2025-07-23T15:00:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T19:00:52","slug":"cem-program-recognized-by-us-doe","status":"publish","type":"aee-news","link":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/ar\/aee-news\/cem-program-recognized-by-us-doe\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Energy Manager (CEM\u00ae) Program Recognized by U.S. Department of Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is proud to announce that its\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/ar\/certified-energy-manager\/\">Certified Energy Manager\u00ae (CEM\u00ae)\u202fcertification<\/a> has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as an \u2018Energy Skilled\u2019 organization in the category of Home Energy Audit \u2013 Multifamily. This significant achievement emphasizes AEE\u2019s commitment to promoting energy efficiency and equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The Gold Standard in Energy Management Certification for Over 40 Years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CEM is the industry\u2019s most respected certification, empowering professionals to make meaningful progress on sustainability goals while helping organizations reduce costs and boost competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Globally Recognized:<\/strong>\u00a0Trusted by top companies and institutions around the world.<br><strong>Decades of Proven Impact:<\/strong>\u00a0With over 40 years of results, CEMs have saved energy, reduced emissions, and driven innovation across every sector.<br><strong>Built for Leadership:<\/strong>\u00a0The CEM sets the benchmark for expertise, preparing professionals to drive effective, measurable change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">DOE Partners with Search Engines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u2018Energy Skilled\u2019 recognition is part of a collaborative initiative between the DOE and major search engine organizations, supported by the DOE\u2019s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). PNNL is tasked with helping operate this recognition program and working directly with search engines to highlight companies employing certified professionals. As a result, companies with\u202fCEM-certified\u202findividuals now have the opportunity to gain increased visibility in search results\u2014boosting both credibility and reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Benefits of &#8216;Energy Skilled&#8217; Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u2018Energy Skilled\u2019 designation offers several advantages to CEMs and their employers, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Increased Visibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Stand out in search engine results and attract more business opportunities.<br><strong>Enhanced Credibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Display the prestigious DOE \u2018Energy Skilled\u2019 badge in your company\u2019s search listings.<br><strong>Competitive Advantage:<\/strong>\u00a0Be identified as part of a leading credential program recognized for excellence in energy management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Maximize Your Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AEE encourages all companies with Certified Energy Managers to take full advantage of this recognition. By participating in the program, companies can showcase their expertise, commitment to sustainability, and readiness to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about the \u2018Energy Skilled\u2019 recognition and how to register your company in the DOE database, please contact Francine Seskin at\u202f<a href=\"mailto:ce***********@*******er.org\" data-original-string=\"Ht8\/ZBdDQypmjGi9Anp2Ng==13879x00Xf6GHcJaRfNQhYeZ3sraDfCD8wEpQlfysLoQI4=\" title=\"This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. To finish the decoding make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.\"><span \n                data-original-string='owMyh90Q6kTcyaanvnXsLQ==138y3V\/hXM\/hb\/fgYp5LEosZOdakh1fbpCnnQPJEtqSu5A='\n                class='apbct-email-encoder'\n                title='This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. To finish the decoding make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.'>ce<span class=\"apbct-blur\">***********<\/span>@<span class=\"apbct-blur\">*******<\/span>er.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">AEE&#8217;s Commitment to Energy Efficiency <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AEE remains dedicated to supporting its global community of energy professionals through education, certification, and networking. This recognition further validates AEE\u2019s leadership in the energy management field and serves as a catalyst for continued innovation and professional advancement. Join AEE in celebrating this outstanding milestone and seize the opportunity to raise your professional visibility and credibility in the energy industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not a CEM\u2122 yet? Register for One of Our Upcoming Trainings!<\/strong>\u2028If you\u2019re not yet certified as a CEM, now is the perfect time to take the next step. AEE offers the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training program worldwide. This comprehensive course prepares participants to lead energy management initiatives with confidence and expertise.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/ar\/training\/?_certification=cem-certified-energy-manager\">Learn more and find a program near you here.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":42368,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","topic":[],"class_list":["post-42367","aee-news","type-aee-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aee-news\/42367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aee-news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/aee-news"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42367"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42368"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic?post=42367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}