Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
Credential: Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
Credentialing Agency: Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) is an individual who evaluates and analyzes how energy is being used in a facility, identifies energy conservation opportunities and makes recommendations where consumption can be reduced or optimized. Candidates are required to acknowledge completion of a minimum of 2 hours of Safety Training within the last three years and participation in five commercial audits within the last three years. In addition, candidates must meet one of the specified education and/or experience requirements to sit for the exam. All CEM candidates must attend a preparatory CEM training seminar conducted by an approved training provider prior to sitting for the exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 0806 Materials Engineering |  Other |
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| 0808 Architecture | Other |
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| 0810 Civil Engineering |  Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 10 years
- Education
- 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
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
3168 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341
Phone: (770) 447-5083
Contact Page
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have a Four-Year Engineering or Architecture degree or Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) or active CEM with at least three years of experience in energy auditing and/or participating in a team doing energy assessments
Option 2:Candidate must have a Four-Year non-Engineering degree with at least four years of experience in energy auditing and/or participating in a team doing energy assessments.
Option 3:Candidate must have a Two-Year Technical degree with at least five years of experience in energy auditing and/or participating in a team doing energy assessments.
Option 4:Candidate must have ten years or more verified experience in energy auditing and/or participating in a team doing energy assessments.
Acceptable experience is full-time direct energy auditing work or participating in team energy assessments. Higher education, part-time internships, and research positions are not acceptable.
Training REQUIREMENTS
Candidates are required to acknowledge completion of a minimum of 2 hours of Safety Training within the last three years.
All CEA candidates must attend one of AEE's preparatory CEA training seminars conducted by an approved training provider. AEE does not provide training; instead it has approved training providers.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates are required to acknowledge participation in five commercial audits within the last three years. Two of the audits are a minimum of 10,000 sq. ft. Also, the audits have been of at least two different building types.
Written Exam
- Developing an Audit Strategy & Plan (12-18%)
- Utility Analysis, Renewable Opportunities (11-17%)
- Data Collection & Economic Analysis (11-17%)
- Lighting Systems (7-10%)
- HVAC & Heating Systems (16-24%)
- Motors, Drives & Compressed Air (7-10%)
- Ventilation Systems (4-6%)
- Domestic Hot Water Systems (4-5%)
- Building Envelope (3-5%)
- Water Conservation (3-4%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
Renewal Period: 3 years
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