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?
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What Does an EEP Do?

Energy Efficiency Practitioners are entry level professionals who are interested in a career path in the energy industry or current professionals wishing to transition to the energy sector. If you work in a commercial, government, institutional, or industrial building the Certified Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP) may be right for you.

Body of Knowledge

  • Introduction to Energy Production, Transmission and Distribution
  • Building Utilities & Energy Bills
  • Economics
  • Energy Auditing and Instrumentation
  • Electrical Systems
  • Motors & Drives
  • Lighting
  • Thermal Energy Systems
  • Building Automation Systems
  • Mechanical Systems & HVAC
  • Maintenance
  • Renewable Energy / Carbon Reduction
Become an EEP

Recognition

United States

US Department of Veterans Affairs
Certified Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP) qualifies under the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs education benefits to help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying for industry recognized credentialing programs. You can find the credential under WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search. Search for certification in the category type and GA as the state.

New Jersey Workforce Development
The Certified Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP) and Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) are approved under the New Jersey Workforce Development for reimbursement up to $2,000 per person per course upon successful completion. Eligible courses are designed to promote energy efficiency and decarbonization in New Jersey's new construction market.

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Connect With EEP

Certified Professionals Directory

LinkedIn Groups

Local AEE Chapter

Find an EEP in the Certified Professionals Directory, or see what they’re saying by visiting your local AEE Chapter or joining a LinkedIn group. Energy professionals continuously tell us that they stay ahead in the industry by getting involved in the community.

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Next Steps

Resources
Application
Eligibility
Certification FAQ
Training
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Already Certified?

Maintain Your Certification

An AEE certification can help define your status as an energy professional and help progress your career. Once complete, make sure you maintain your account and keep track of your certification requirements for renewal.