The Certified Demand Side Manager (CDSM™) Training Program provides a comprehensive understanding of how to design, implement, evaluate, and manage successful Demand Side Management (DSM), Demand Response (DR), and Load Management (LM) programs in today’s evolving energy landscape. Attendees will gain practical knowledge in program development, cost-effectiveness analysis, rate structures, stakeholder communication, and strategies for avoiding operational challenges, while exploring a global perspective on DSM initiatives and industry best practices. Through interactive instruction and real-world applications, this program equips professionals with the skills needed to lead impactful energy efficiency and load management programs from initial concept through long-term implementation and evaluation.
Available formats: Virtual, In-Person
Type: Certification Program
Training Length: 3 days
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Who is this Training for?
- Energy Engineers
- Sustainability Professionals
- Administrators of DSM and Demand Response Programs
Learning Outcomes
| Meet CDSM Professional Standards | Learn what is expected of Certified Demand Side Management Professionals (CDSMs). |
| Differentiate DSM & DR Programs | Understand the differences in DSM and DR programs and how they came about. |
| Evaluate Stakeholder Impacts | Understand how these programs are viewed by different constituents, the impacts of these programs, and how they align with organizational goals. |
| Enhance Decision Making | Explore situations and issues that promote a better understanding of the unique opportunities posed by different DSM and DR programs to enable better decision making. |
| Integrate DSM into Energy Management | Learn how DSM and DR programs are a valued component of an energy professional's responsibilities for managing energy procurement, utilization, and cost reduction projects. |
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