Association of Energy Engineers

Certified Energy Manager

Certified Energy Manager®

Recognized as the Highest Standard for Energy Efficiency Professionals.

Who are Certified Energy Managers?

–– Are you an energy manager looking to validate your experience and knowledge?
–– Are you a consultant that specializes in improving the energy efficiency of buildings
and building systems?
–– Are you a building owner or manager looking to understand how energy savings can
finance your next project?
–– Are you involved in developing energy efficiency projects, strategies or sustainability
programs for your organization or your clients?
A Certified Energy Manager is an individual who optimizes the energy performance of
a facility, building, or industrial plant. The CEM is a systems integrator for electrical,
mechanical, process, and building infrastructure, analyzing the optimum solutions
to reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective approach. CEM’s are often team
leaders and help to develop and implement their organizations’ energy management
strategies. CEM’s have gained increased recognition within the energy industry and
by companies looking to strengthen their competitive position by having responsible
energy strategies and sustainable operational practices.

What does the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) What is the bottom line for me or my company?
Certification Program offer? Gaining a wide-reaching and industry-recognized
This program helps educate and qualify individuals certification is always a personal and financial investment.
involved in optimizing the use of energy in buildings Since its inception in 1981, the CEM certification program
and systems. By obtaining the CEM certification, has demonstrated it’s validity year after year. Individuals
candidates gain industry and peer recognition by tell us a CEM certification has helped improve their career,
demonstrating their understanding of energy-efficiency improve their salary, and increase their job responsibility.
principles, practices, and technologies. The program Holding a CEM certification shows a fundamental
raises the professional standards, both technical and understanding of the industry and a commitment to their
ethical, of those engaged in energy efficiency and profession. Companies, organizations, and consultants
energy management. with a CEM on-staff often see a higher affinity with their
customers because CEMs understand their customer’s
requirements, speak the language of energy efficiency, and
are a trusted, unbiased source for accurate information.
More Information
CEM® Website
What functional areas does the CEM® Certification What is the CEM®, and how was it developed?
Program cover? The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) accreditation
The certification program requires fundamental is one of the most globally respected in the field
knowledge across several core principles and practices of energy management. Since 1981, over 30,000
specific to energy management in buildings and professionals from over 100 countries have participated
facilities. These include: in AEE’s CEM program. The program is ISO IEC 17024
accredited by Entidad Nacional de Acreditación (ENAC)
–– Codes and Standards –– Fuel Supply and Pricing
and American National Standards Institute (ANSI,) and
–– Energy Accounting and –– Building Automation and is also a U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings
Economics Control Systems Thermal Workforce Guidelines Recognized Program. It is also
–– Energy Audits and Energy Storage Systems accredited by many other organizations worldwide. See
Instrumentation –– Lighting Systems aeecenter.org/cem for a complete list.

–– Electrical Power Systems –– Boiler and Steam Systems

Why would I want to take a training program when I
and Motors –– Maintenance and believe I already have the knowledge and experience
–– HVAC Systems Commissioning required to pass an exam?
–– Industrial Systems –– Energy Savings A CEM training program provides more value than only
Performance Contracting preparing individuals to take the associated exam. It
–– Building Envelope
and Measurement & brings all candidates to a base level of understanding
–– CHP Systems and Verification across a wide variety of energy management topics.
Renewable Energy
For those entrenched in their normal daily activities,
How do I become eligible for AEE’s CEM® certification?
attending a training program, held away from the
Every certification program offered by AEE is defined
office, in a classroom environment can be a catalyst
by strict standards to ensure the program maintains it’s
for improvement and change. For many, the chance
industry-wide recognition and credibility. To that end,
to network, connect, and learn from other like-minded
AEE stipulates three criteria that all CEM candidates
individuals is incredibly valuable.
must meet. Firstly, applicants must have relevant
experience or educational credentials (see below).
I obtained my CEM® Certification, where do I go next?
Secondly, candidates must undergo a defined training
The CEM certification can help define your status as
program that aligns with the fundamental knowledge
an energy professional and help progress your career.
base of the program, and the principles and practices
Once complete, make sure you maintain your account
of the industry as a whole. Thirdly, candidates must pass
and keep track of your certification on aeecenter.org.
the associated exam to demonstrate their technical
knowledge, proficiency, and abilities in the area of
You can also keep up to date on energy management
energy efficiency.
practices and technologies by joining your local AEE
Chapter. Energy professionals continuously tell us that
Experience & Education they stay ahead in the industry by getting involved in
Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
their local community.
–– Hold a 4-year engineering or architectural degree OR
Professional Engineer (PE) OR Registered Architect (RA) and
3+ years related* work experience.
–– Hold a 4-year technology, environmental science, physics, or Find Your Local Chapter
earth science degree and 4+ years related* work experience.
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–– Hold a 4-year business degree and 5+ years related* work
experience.
–– Hold a 2-year energy management associate degree and 6+
years related* work experience.
–– Hold a 2-year associate degree and 8+ years related* work
*Related degree in science, engineering, architecture, business, law,
experience.
finance, or related field and related experience in energy, building or
–– Have 10+ years related* work experience facility management, or measurement and verification.

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Which companies and industries value the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) certification?
You can find CEMs across markets and industry sectors, from utilities, ESCOs, major multi-national corporations, power
companies, respected controls contractors, and manufacturers, to federal, state, and local governments, military,
universities, and school boards. Many of these organizations require a CEM certification as a condition of hiring or a
requirement for advancement. Government organizations request the certification within “Requests for Proposals.” The
following list is a sample of companies across a wide range of industries that have demonstrated they value Certified
Energy Managers.

–– 3M –– Ford Motor Company –– Petrobras

–– 3M Canada –– Freescale Semiconductor –– Pfizer
–– Abbott Laboratories –– Frito-Lay, Inc. –– PPG Industries
–– AK Steel –– Fruit of the Loom –– Pratt & Whitney
–– ALCOA –– GE Energy –– Pratt & Whitney Canada
–– Alliance to Save Energy –– GE Wind Energy LLC –– Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
–– American Axle & Manufacturing –– General Mills Inc. –– QuikTrip Corporation
–– Amgen –– General Motors Energy & Utilities –– Raytheon
–– Anheuser Busch Services Group –– Rockwell Automation
–– ArcelorMittal –– General Motors of Canada –– RR Donnelly
–– Archer-Daniels-Midland –– Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation –– Sanofi-Aventis
–– AstraZeneca Institute –– Shaw Industries, Inc.
–– Atlas Copco Canada –– GlaxoSmithKline –– Shell Global Solutions
–– Baxter Healthcare –– GM - Brazil –– Sherwin-Williams
–– Bayer Corporate & Business –– Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co –– Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Services –– Harley-Davidson Motor Company –– Standard Motor Products, Inc.
–– Bechtel National –– Hess –– Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc
–– BMW Manufacturing Corporation –– Hewlett-Packard –– Sunoco, Inc.
–– Boeing –– Hormel Foods –– The Dow Chemical
–– BP North America –– IBM –– Towson University
–– Briggs & Stratton Corporation –– Intel –– Toyota
–– Bristol Myers Squibb –– John Deere –– Tropicana Products, Inc.
–– Burrows Paper Corporation –– Johnson & Johnson –– U.S. Steel
–– CalsonicKansei North America –– Kimberly-Clark –– Unilever
–– Cargill –– Kraft Foods –– United Technologies
–– Carrier Corp - UTC –– La-Z-Boy Inc –– US DOE
–– Caterpillar Inc –– Lockheed Martin –– US EPA
–– CEMEX, Inc. –– Lone Star Steel Company –– US Steel
–– Chevron –– Masco Corporation –– Vought Aircraft
–– Chrysler –– McCain Food USA –– Wal-Mart
–– Conoco Phillips –– Merck –– Walt Disney
–– Cummins –– MillerCoors, LLC –– Weyerhaeuser Company
–– Dana Holdings Corporation –– Motorola –– Whirlpool
–– Deere & Co. –– Nalco Company –– Wyeth
–– Dell, Inc –– Nestle Purina Pet Care. –– Xerox
–– Delphi Corporation –– Nestle USA, Inc. –– Yum! Brands, Inc.
–– Duracell –– Northrop Grumman
–– Eastman Chemical Company –– Novartis
–– Eli Lilly & Company –– Owens Corning Find A CEM Near You
–– Eurocan Pulp and Paper –– Papa John’s International AEE Certified Professionals Directory
–– ExxonMobil –– Penske Truck
–– Fluor –– PepsiCo

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Certified Energy Manager® At-a-Glance

Training Program »» This training program prepares
attendees to take the Certified Energy
Manager® (CEM®) exam.
A Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) is an individual
who optimizes the energy performance of a facility, »» This program is held over 5 days.
building, or industrial plant. The CEM is a systems »» You earn 3.3 CEU | 33 PDH | 6.6 AEE
integrator for electrical, mechanical, process, and Credits for completing this program.
building infrastructure, analyzing the optimum
solutions to reduce energy consumption using a cost- Key Takeaways
effective approach. CEM’s are often team leaders and »» Work through practical examples to
help to develop and implement their organizations’ demonstrate the topics and procedures
energy management strategies. covered.

»» Review the various areas of the Body

About this Program of Knowledge associated with AEE’s
AEE’s premium training program is recognized across certification exam.
industry for providing energy professionals a holistic “big-
»» Discuss one-on-one with an instructor
picture” view of energy management for non-residential
how to apply what you have learned
buildings and facilities. Over five days, attendees learn to your business and applications to
everything they need to know to optimize systems to improve profitability.
help reduce costs, improve profits, and increase occupant
satisfaction. »» Leave with a course workbook that will
become an invaluable desk reference.
What You Will Learn
–– Learn energy management from a global perspective, but Registration
also understand applicable codes, standards, and policies Candidates should contact their local AEE
for your region or country. approved training provider for information
about available training programs, the
–– Learn how systems and energy-saving technologies can certification application process, exam
be used throughout a building, such as HVAC, lighting, registration, and associated fees. To find
motors, boilers, energy storage, CHP, etc. your local training provider visit

–– Learn how energy management strategies and practices, aeecenter.org/training

such as energy audits, or M&V, can help identify energy
savings and reduce costs.
–– Understand the economic aspects of energy management
that you need to know for procurement, supply, and
project financing.
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Who Should Attend?

This course is designed to help energy professionals, Certification Eligibility
including energy managers, energy engineers, facility and The prerequisites to qualify for the
business managers, industrial engineers, supply chain certification process take into account
professionals, utility officials, consultants, contractors, the diverse education and experience
financial officers, and energy service company professionals applicants may have. Each candidate
become more aware of and effective at identifying and must meet the required criteria at
implementing the best energy management strategies. aeecenter.org/cem
This mix of energy professionals and the learning environment
also provides attendees an excellent opportunity for peer-to- Global Training Programs
peer learning and networking. For a complete list of AEE training
programs delivered globally visit
Course Outline
education.aeecenter.org/global
–– Why Energy Management is Important
–– Energy Basics
Accreditation and Recognition
–– Fuel Supply and Pricing
–– Energy Audits and Instrumentation The Certified Energy Manager
(CEM®) accreditation is one of the
–– Codes and Standards
most globally respected in the field
–– High Performance Green Buildings of energy management. Since 1985,
–– Energy Accounting and Economics professionals from over 100 countries
–– Electrical Power Systems have participated in AEE’s approved
–– Motors and Drives CEM® training programs. For a full list
–– Lighting Systems of organizations that have recognized
–– Maintenance and Commissioning or accredited the CEM® program visit
–– HVAC Systems
aeecenter.org/cem
–– Building Envelope
–– Building Automation and Control Systems
–– Thermal Energy Storage Systems
–– Boiler and Steam Systems
–– CHP Systems and Renewable Energy
–– Industrial Systems
–– Energy Savings Performance Contracting
–– Energy Savings Measurement and Verification

Our Instructors
The CEM multi-day program is taught by approved
instructors with extensive experience in the industry. They
present the latest practices, strategies, and theories, while
leading discussions in an open, interactive environment. You
also spend invaluable time connecting with and learning
from, other program attendees. In each topic covered, the
instructors focus on the most “useful” and “proven” activities
that an energy manager should pursue to improve profits.

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Daily Agenda
Day 1 Day 2
Why Energy Management is Important, become Energy Accounting and Economics
aware of: –– Economic Analysis and Terminology
–– Global trends on Energy, Economy and Our –– Time Value of Money (TVM) Tables/Compound
Environment Interest Factors
–– Non-Technical Drivers that Create the Need for –– Calculate Key Financial Metrics: Net Preset Value, PV,
Energy Projects Life Cycle Cost, IRR, SIR and Simple Payback
–– Selling Points for Energy Projects
Electrical Power Systems
Energy Basics –– Electrical Basics (DC/AC, Single and 3-Phase Power)
–– Energy Fundamentals –– Resistive and Inductive Loads, Power Factor
–– Energy Conversion Factors and Application –– Voltage Imbalance, Grounding and Harmonics
–– Comparing Energy vs. Power –– Estimating Savings from Power Factor Improvement
–– Important 3-phase Motor Equations and Estimating
Fuel Supply and Pricing
Power Consumption
–– Overview of Utility Rate Components
–– Electric and Natural Gas Energy Procurement Motors and Drives
–– DSM and Demand Response –– Savings Considerations: Lifecycle vs. First Cost for
–– Benchmarking Energy Information Installing Energy Efficient Motors/VSDs
–– Motor Terminology and Performance Factors
Energy Audits and Instrumentation –– Load Factors and Ability to Estimate Motor Loads
–– Energy Programs (ISO 50001, DOE and EPA –– Centrifugal Devices: Fan/Affinity Laws
Resources) –– Variable Volume Options and Frequency Drives (VFD)
–– Audit Strategies/Approaches
–– Benchmarking, Level I, II, and III Audits (ASHRAE Lighting Systems
Standard 211-2018) –– Lighting Retrofits: Evaluate and Identify Opportunities
–– Investment Grade Audits for High Energy Saving Potential
–– Reports –– Lighting Design Basics and Terminology
–– Data Collection Technologies and Instruments Related –– How to Avoid Common Mistakes of Lighting Retrofits
to Energy Systems –– Practical Approaches to Audits and Upgrades
–– Data logging and Communication Technologies
Maintenance and Commissioning
Codes and Standards –– Useful Maintenance Technologies
–– Scope of Relevant ASHRAE Standards (55.1, 90.1, –– Basic Terminology and Common Maintenance
135, 189, 62.1) Strategies
–– How ASHRAE Standards Affect Green Energy and –– Estimating Savings from Maintenance Activities
Federal Building Energy Codes (Compressed Air and Steam Leaks, Uninsulated
–– Ability to Estimate Minimum Air Flow Requirements Steam Lines, Group Relamping)
(Ventilation Rate Procedure)
High Performance Green Buildings
–– Leadership for Energy and Environment Design Continued on next page...
(LEED) Program and Benefits
–– Energy Star Program and Benefits

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Daily Agenda Continued

Day 3 Day 4
HVAC Systems Boiler and Steam Systems
–– Types and Functions of HVAC Systems –– Water Tube, Fire Tube, and Condensing Boilers
–– Vapor Compression Cycle, COP, EER, SEER, IPLV –– Saturated and Superheated Steam
–– HVAC Energy Efficiency Measures –– Estimate Combustion Efficiency
–– Distribution Systems –– Calculate Heat Flows and Enthalpy Values using
–– Psychrometric Chart and Processes Steam Tables
–– Sensible and Latent Heat Transfer Calculations –– Energy Savings: Blowdown Heat Recovery, Flash
Steam Utilization, Economizers, and Air Preheating
Building Envelope
–– Conduction, Convection, Radiation, and Infiltration CHP Systems and Renewable Energy (Combined
–– Conductivity, Conductance, and R Values Heat and Power)
–– Sources of Building Heat Gain/Loss (Solar Heat Gain –– Benefits of CPH Systems
Coefficient) –– Calculating Basic Fuel Equation for CHP Systems
–– Ability to Perform Seasonal Energy Consumption –– Comparing CHP Fuel and Operating Costs vs. Utilities
Calculations –– Comparing types of Renewable Energy and Storage
–– Degree Day Formula Use Technologies
Building Automation and Control Systems Industrial Systems
–– Optimization and Safety for Various Energy-Related –– Savings Estimates for Pumps, Compressed Air
Systems Systems and Waste Heat Recovery
–– PID Algorithms –– Pumps: Pump Curves and System Optimization
–– Basic Control Terminology Approaches
–– Automation Systems Interoperability and IoT –– Identifying Energy Waste Streams within Industrial
–– Current Technologies and Hardware and Energy Facilities
Savings Strategies Energy Savings Performance Contracting and
Thermal Energy Storage Systems Measurement and Verification
–– TES Terminology and Basic Designs –– Financing/Performance Contracting (Cost of Delay vs.
Financing Cost)
–– Storage/Peak Shaving Strategies
–– 3rd Party Financing Options
–– Storage Media Options
–– Performance Contracting Benefits vs. Risks
–– Calculating Approximate Savings and Storage Size
–– EVO IPMVP Guidelines and Measurement Methods
–– M&V Terminology, Check Ups, and Determining Best
Approach for an ECM

Day 5
Open Q&A

Certification Exam

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IISWBM

Preparatory Courses and Certification Examinations for the Certified Energy Manager
Locations in India (https://www.aeecenter.org/certifications/certifications/certified-energy-manager) Organized by AEE Kolkata Chapter, IISWBM

REGISTRATION Prior to sitting for the exam, each candidate must complete an
Updates on Course schedules, eligibility, fees, contact for details and registration application.
information are available at: www.iiswbm.edu and #CEM Training would be optional for the following candidates:
www.aeecenter.org/internationalcertification/CEA. Before submitting fees, you are  Candidate possessing CEA or CEM certification from Bureau of
advised to check your eligibility and availability of seat by submitting the filled-up Energy Efficiency (BEE), Government of India
application form available at following link for enrolment:  Candidate completed MBA-PS degree OR Master in Public
https://forms.gle/H9rzWqAkKqs3nHoJ9 Systems Management (MPSM) with specialization in Energy
Management OR Post-Graduate Diploma in Energy Management
(Approved by AICTE) from IISWBM-University of Calcutta.
INDICATIVE INFORMATION: DATES, FEES and PROCEDURE
If those who are eligible, in terms of educational qualification, to take the exam but do not meet
The CEM exam will be administered at the close of instruction on day
the experience requirement, on the date of application for CEM, receive a passing score, they can
still earn the Energy Manager In Training (EMIT) certification. Then they have up to six years to gain four to those, with requisite experience and degree from an
the number of years of experience needed based on their education level (see eligibility (AICTE/UGC/AIU/Such Body) accredited university or college, who has
requirements for CEM & EMIT). qualified in advance to sit for the exam by submitting a completed CEM
Email your queries to aeecourses@iiswbm.edu and aeecourseswithiiswbm@gmail.com and/or application and fee.
WhatsApp/SMS +91 9433719779/9123395598. Fees for the Training Seminar (in INR)* 50000
Last date of submission of filled-up application form along with fees August 25, 2022 Fees for the Examination (in INR)* 40000
Email of Admit E-Card to Eligible Candidates September 5, 2022 *Add GST 18%. Discount of up to 5% applicable to active AEE members
Conduction of online CEM International training by IISWBM September 12-16, 2022 recommended by the applicant’s AEE Chapter President/Vice-President
Conduction of online examination by AEE September 17, 2022
Declaration of Examination Result on or before December 16, 2022

SI CEM Study Guide available at https://www.aeecenter.org/certifications/resources/cem-resources

Many other sources useful to prepare for CEM are also available in the said link. AEE Book also may be available at cost with the AEE Chapter.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS FOR CEA AND/OR CEM INTERNATIONAL*

Dr. Binoy K Choudhury, B.E., CEA & CEM Mr. SomDerashri, BE (Chem)-BITS, Pilani&
(AEE, USA) Trainer, A.E.A.(BEE, Govt. of PG in Industrial Engg.CEM (AEE, USA)
India) is Professor in Energy Management, Trainer, A.E.A.(BEE, Govt. of India), Certified
IISWBM and Guest Faculty member at IIEST Lead Auditor for ISO 50001 (BSI, UK),
and Kalyani University. Earned CMVP (AEE &EVO, USA),Over25 years of
experience/training in Germany, Japan, United industrial experience &completedover 500
Nations, Thailand, UK, &USA. About 30 Energy Audits in India & Abroad. Launched
years of experience in Energy Field many innovative energy saving products.
(academics and industry). Email: som_derashri@rediffmail.com
Email: bkchoudhury@iiswbm.edu
Mr. Vinay Gadikaris an accomplished energy Mr. Benet George V is an internationally
professional working in the field of energy experienced energy professional and done
efficiency and renewable energy for more than hundreds of energy audits, related projects and
10 years. He is CEM (AEE, USA) Trainer; training in 11 countries. His certifications
CEA (BEE, Govt. of India); Lead Auditor for include CEM (AEE, USA) Trainer, CMVP
EnMS ISO 50001 (IRCA). He has worked in (AEE &evo, USA),,PMP (PMI, USA), AEA
Process Industries, DCs, Commercial (BEE, Govt. of India), ISO 50001 Lead
Establishments. Auditor and ZED Assessor.
Email:vinaygenergy@gmail.com Email: benet.george@gmail.com
Persons having institutional queries may contact Prof (Dr) Krishna M Agrawal, the Certification Administrator Email: aeecourseswithiiswbm@gmail.com and
kmaiiswbm@gmail.com *Trainers would be available based on need and convenience.
The Director of IISWBM & President of AEE Kolkata Chapter : Mr Dipankar Dasgupta (Email: ddg_director@iiswbm.edu);
The Presidents of the supporting AEE Chapters are: Mr Dalip Singh, AEE Delhi Chapter (Email: dschahar@gmail.com) and Mr Milind Rajendra
Chittawar, AEE Western India Chapter (Email:milind.chittawar@seetechsolutions.in)

Submission of Application: For enrolment apply through link https://forms.gle/H9rzWqAkKqs3nHoJ9 or Emails your credentials to aeecourses@iiswbm.edu
as well as aeecourseswithiiswbm@gmail.com and copy to fo@iiswbm.edu within stipulated date, and also hard copy may be sent by post at the cost of and
responsibility of the interested candidate with Name(s), Qualifications & Experience (enclose supporting document), Address for Communications (with mobile
number and Email),and other information as per Application Format with PP size Photo, and proof of online payment made by the stipulated date. Please note
the Bank details for NEFT/RTGS Transfer: Beneficiary: IISWBM, Name of Bank: State Bank of India, Surya Sen Street Branch, Kolkata, ACCOUNT NO.:10252384198,
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