Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
Credential: Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
Credentialing Agency: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The purpose of the Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) certification is to certify individuals' ability to evaluate, choose, use, calibrate, and interpret the results of energy modeling software when applied to building and systems energy performance and economics and to certify individuals' competence to model new and existing buildings and systems with their full range of physics. Candidates must submit a completed application and meet one of the combinations of academic and work experience requirements to be eligible to sit for the exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 10 years
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: (800) 527-4723
Fax: (404) 321-5478
Contact Page
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of ten (10) years’ energy-related HVAC, architecture, lighting, or renewable energy experience, including a minimum of two (2) years’ building energy modeling experience.
Option 2:Associate’s degree or Technical degree or certificate in design, construction, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of seven (7) years’ energy-related HVAC, architecture, lighting, or renewable energy experience, including a minimum of two (2) years’ building energy modeling experience.
Option 3:Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (e.g., building science, architecture, physics, or mathematics) from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of five (5) years’ energy-related HVAC, architecture, lighting, or renewable energy experience, including a minimum of two (2) years’ building energy modeling experience; up to two years of graduate studies at an accredited institution of higher learning can be counted toward the five (5) years’ experience in this category.
Option 4:Government-issued or government-recognized license as a professional engineer or architect and a minimum of two (2) years’ building energy modeling experience.
Written Exam
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Establishing the Modeling Scope (17%)
- Modeling Objectives
- Analysis Methodologies
- Software and Tool Selection
- Project Scheduling and Budget Considerations
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Components of Building and Energy Systems (48%)
- Location and Climate Definition
- Building Envelope and Partitions
- Building HVAC Systems
- Lighting Systems
- Other Internal and Process Loads
- District Energy Systems
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Controls
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Applications of Energy Models for Buildings (12%)
- Simulation Comparisons
- Modeling Energy Performance
- Evolution of Simulation Techniques to Meet Project Methods and Objectives
- Baseline Building Models
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Interpretations of Energy Model Results (23%)
- Verification and Troubleshooting of Simulation Results
- Analyzing and Comparing Modeling Results
- Economic Analyses
- Sensitivity Analyses
- Project Deliverable
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) examination:
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Best Sources
- ASHRAE Certification FAQs
- Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) Certification Application
- Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) Certification Program Candidate Guidebook
- Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) Practice Examination
- Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) Renewal Application
- Building Energy Modeling: An ASHRAE Certification Study Guide
- Key And Related Resources For BEMP Exam Preparation
- Sample BEMP Exam Items
- Tips And Strategies For Certification Exam Preparation
RECERTIFICATION
Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
Renewal Period: 3 years