Program Overview

The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) certification is widely regarded as the leading designation in the energy management field. It is highly sought after by professionals who wish to establish their expertise in the industry or who require it as a prerequisite for a particular role or project. The CEM certification has been awarded to over 16,000 individuals in more than 40 countries, with over 4,500 of those certifications being delivered in Canada. This certification provides a multitude of advantages to professionals working in the energy efficiency industry.

The five-day CEM training program is designed for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of effective energy management. The course covers technical, economic, and regulatory aspects of energy management. It provides a comprehensive forum through problem-solving activities to develop a broad understanding of the latest energy cost reduction techniques and strategies.

The course has been improved to provide you with the following additional benefits:

• Participants receive a free 90-day subscription to the RETScreen Expert® software.
• Case studies and peer exercises covering topics such as measurement and verification solutions, heat recovery, distributed energy resources, and more.
• A Q&A session at the end of each day, during which instructors answer your questions about the study materials or modules of the day.

What you will learn

• Manage energy supply and use in commercial and institutional buildings.
• Present cost-effective improvement ideas.
• Lead energy use surveys in buildings.
• Define the relationship between energy and building environments.
• Conceptualize basic designs for constructing green buildings and facilities.
• Become familiar with systems and equipment for buildings and manufacturing plants.
• Memorize energy-related equations and calculations.

This course is ideal for

• Energy managers of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings
• Energy and project engineers
• Service providers and consultants
• Facility and building managers
• Utility account managers
• Resource efficiency managers
• Sustainability managers
• Energy service company staff

Trainer information

Clint Christenson, Energy Engineer and Consultant

Clint is currently a consultant and instructor providing optimization services for industrial, commercial and institutional customers. He previously served as Senior Buildings Engineer for Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, Senior Energy Engineer with NORESCO, Inc., and the Director of Advanced Solutions for Johnson Controls, Inc. Clint served as the Director of Oklahoma State University's Industrial Assessment Center while pursuing a Ph.D. His broad experience in energy management has included the conducting of over 150 industrial, commercial, and institutional energy surveys over 20 years. He has published widely in the energy field, and made numerous presentations at national and international conferences.