Certification News

AEE Updates the Certified Energy Manager Body of Knowledge to Include Climate Change and Decarbonization Topics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Atlanta, GA – April 1, 2024] – The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is pleased to announce the update of the Body of Knowledge (BoK) for its Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®) certification, the most globally recognized certification in the energy industry. The CEM® training program and exam have also been updated to…

5 Reasons to Become a Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

Are you looking to increase your staff’s skill set, or expand the capabilities and service offerings of firms/contractors in your service territory? AEE’s Certified Energy Auditor (CEA®) can help you do that.  A CEA is one of the certifications that meets the ASHRAE (Energy Audits) Standard 211 requirements to be a Qualified Energy Auditor.  Energy…

Benefits & Advantages of Becoming a Certified Building Commissioning Firm (CBCF)

In the challenging world of building construction and management, ensuring a structure’s desired and optimal performance from the outset can mean the difference between a successful, sustainable and resilient facility and one fraught with costly deficiencies and inefficiencies. This is where building commissioning (BCx) process comes in to play a pivotal role. Firms dedicated to…

Certifications Recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs

AEE certification programs now qualify 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. CEM, CEA, CMVP, CBCP, and EEP certifications have been approved for direct reimbursement from the VA to the student and are listed…

2023 CEM Update for Existing Certified Energy Managers

The Industry is Constantly Moving Forward…Are You Staying Up to Date? This elevated two-day program is designed to update you on the most current energy-related trends, strategies, best practices, technologies, and regulations. Whether you are an existing CEM that needs a refresher, or a lapsed CEM that needs AEE credits to get re-certified, this course…

Raising the Professional Standards in the M&V Field in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) is committed to promoting sustainable energy technologies and practices to reduce the country’s reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. One crucial way to achieve these goals is to develop the institutional capacity to measure and verify the performance of energy efficiency investments and the energy savings…

Certification News: USAID CEA Project in Mongolia

To promote resilience, economic growth, and human development in Mongolia through energy reform, the USAID funded Mongolia Energy Governance Activity (MEG) to strengthen the enabling environment for private investment and stimulate the market for clean and affordable energy.   The Mongolia Energy Governance Activity has a national focus on policy, regulatory, and institutional reforms and works…

SEP 50001 and Energy Management Professional Credentialing Transitions to the Association of Energy Engineers

The Association of Energy Engineers® (AEE®) is pleased to announce the acquisition of three ANSI Accredited ISO 17024:2012 credentials supporting U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Superior Energy Performance 50001™ (SEP 50001™) program, effective from August 1, 2021. These include:  • Energy Professionals International (EPI) ISO 50001 Lead Auditor  • SEP Performance Verifier (SEP PV)  •…

40 Years of CEM

The Certification Energy Manager (CEM) Certification is the flagship program of AEE. CEM’s realize the value and benefits this certification provides, and many individuals, groups, and boards of professionals have made contributions to the development of the CEM over the years. Learn the history and how the program has changed in line with industry developments and is…

AEE Announces the Return of Its Energy Book Catalog

Bill Kent, AEE Executive Director, is excited to announce a new partnership with River Publishers.  “Working together with River Publishers, we are pleased to once again offer the AEE library of exceptional technical reference books to accompany our world class training and certification programs.” River Publishers is now the official publisher for the AEE book…

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA®) Body of Knowledge Updated

The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE®) will implement an updated Body of Knowledge (BoK) for the Certified Energy Auditor (CEA®) certification to reflect the essential knowledge and competencies for energy auditors globally. The CEA BoK will come into effect for the CEA examination administration in February 2021. AEE maintains, updates, and validates its accredited exams by conducting a…