Who We Are
The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), founded in 1977, is a non-profit professional association of more than 17,000 members and over 32,000 active certifications in more than 125 countries worldwide dedicated to serving members and other industry professionals to save energy, reduce GHGs, make buildings perform better, and help reach global goals for Net-Zero.
AEE has been at the forefront of energy management and energy efficiency for over 40 years. Our certification programs are accredited, internationally accepted, and recognized by industry professionals and the communities they serve. AEE has a rich history of working with State Offices on preparing their workforces.
Workforce Needs
Two key pieces of legislation, and the subsequent federal funding to support them, are projected to create new green jobs in the coming months and years. Key workforce development programs are needed to train and prepare the workforce for these opportunities. There are several key programs launched that align with AEE’s existing programs and areas of expertise.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
- Building Training and Assessment Centers Program
- Career Skills Training Program
- Energy Auditor Training Grant Program
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Training for Residential Energy Contractors Program (TREC)
The creation of the new jobs being created by this important programs coupled with information obtained in AEE’s Market Trends Survey published in 2023, which indicated that in every region globally over 75% of respondents felt there is a shortage of energy efficiency professionals and nearly 40% indicated they will be retiring within the next 5-10 years, provides us with a clear vision that capacity building and workforce development is of critical importance.
Why Choose AEE?
AEE established the very first certification training program in 1981, since that time more than 100,000 professionals have benefited from AEE programs. AEE has gained global recognition for their certification training programs and is set apart by providing technical and practical programs that provide participants with tangible solutions and career altering perspectives.
- AEE’s Certified Energy Auditor (CEA™) certification has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy as “Energy Skilled”
- AEE's CEM and CEA certifications meet the criteria of an energy auditor and are qualified to do work under the ASHRAE Standard 211-2018 for Commercial Building Energy Audits.
AEE has Certified 3,000+ CEA's Worldwide
Programs Available
Certified Energy Auditor (CEA™)
Who are Certified Energy Auditors?
- Do you evaluate and analyze energy use in a facility, identify energy conservation opportunities, and make recommendations where consumption can be reduced or optimized?
- Are you an energy auditor looking to validate your experience and knowledge?
- Are you a consultant that specializes in energy efficiency upgrades to buildings and building systems?
- Do you conduct audits and assessments in government buildings and are required to work to the US Department of Energy’s Guide to Energy Audits?
What Does a CEA™ Do?
Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP™)
Who are Energy Efficiency Practitioners?
- Are you a young or new energy professional looking to jump-start your career?
- Are you an energy technician responsible for the operation and maintenance of your company’s building, looking for job recognition or career growth?
- Are you a building owner looking to understand how you can make your facility more energy efficient without an in-depth knowledge of energy engineering?
What Does an EEP™ Do?
Energy efficiency practitioners are managers or technicians engaged in facility and building management, maintenance, and operation. They can be from any sector of the community, such as business, government, institutional, or industrial. If you work in an office block, high-capacity residential, hospital, school or university, government, or municipal building, becoming a Certified Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP™) may be right for you.
Why the CEA™?
The CEA is the first recognized program under the Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines. The Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines were developed in collaboration between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the commercial energy performance industry to strengthen the growing energy efficiency market by certifying a highly skilled workforce.
CEA is approved for Home Energy Audit by the Department of Energy in conjunction with IRS’s release of 25C tax credit qualification requirements for home energy audits, For more information visit: Energy Assessment Programs | Building Science Education.
CEA is recognized as a covered certification in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Energy Auditor Training Grant Program.
What Formats are Available?
In-Person Training Programs deliver a premium classroom training experience to every attendee.
- Public: AEE offers public courses available for individual registration
- Private: AEE can cater to clients to bring our expert instructors to your city or state for a private training
On-Demand Training Programs allow candidates to learn at their own pace. and help them acquire new skills, expand their knowledge, and stay relevant in a rapidly changing job market. AEE delivers select certifications on-demand, giving you flexibility to learn from industry experts and grow their career without taking time off.
- Explore the EEP On-Demand
- Explore the CEA On-Demand
Virtual Training Programs allow attendees to participate in a virtual non-recorded, fully interactive, instructor-led training experience from the comfort of their own home or office.
- Public: AEE offers public courses available for individual registration
- Private: AEE can cater to clients to provide a private virtual course
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