Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Credential: Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Credentialing Agency: Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential recognizes professionals in the energy management field who have demonstrated high levels of experience, competence, proficiency, and ethical fitness in the energy management profession. 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, and complete and pass a four-hour written, open-book examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
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 | |
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| 0801 General Engineering Series |  Some |
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| 0806 Materials Engineering |  Other |
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| 0808 Architecture | Other |
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| 0810 Civil Engineering | Other |
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| 0850 Electrical Engineering | Some |
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| 0871 Naval Architecture | Some |
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| 0896 Industrial Engineering Series | Other |
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| 1176 Building Management Series | Some |
The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:
| Civilian Job | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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| Architectural and Engineering Managers |  find local salary |
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| Electrical Engineers | find local salary |
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| Energy Auditors |  Bright Outlook |
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| Energy Engineers | find local salary |
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| Environmental Engineers | find local salary |
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| Industrial Engineers | Bright Outlook |
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| Sustainability Specialists | Bright Outlook |
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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.) with at least three years of experience in energy engineering/management.
Option 2:Candidate must have a Four-Year Technology, Environmental Science, Physics, or Earth Science degree with at least four years of experience in energy engineering/management.
Option 3:Candidate must have a Four-Year Business or related degree with at least five years of experience in energy engineering/management.
Option 4:Candidate must have a Two-Year Energy Management Associate’s degree with at least six years of experience in energy engineering/management.
Option 5:Candidate must have a Two-Year Technical degree with at least eight years of experience in energy engineering/management.
Option 6:Candidate must have ten years or more verified experience in energy engineering/management.
Acceptable experience is full-time direct energy management work. Higher education, part-time internships, and research positions are not acceptable.
Training REQUIREMENTS
All CEM candidates must attend a preparatory CEM training seminar conducted by an approved training provider. AEE does not provide training; instead it has approved training providers.
Written Exam
- Codes and Standards (4-6%)
- Energy Accounting and Economics (11-14%)
- Energy Audits and Instrumentation (11-15%)
- Electrical Systems (5-7%)
- HVAC Systems (5-7%)
- Motors and Drives (5-6%)
- Industrial Systems (4-6%)
- Building Envelope (4-5%)
- CHP Systems and Renewable Energy (4-5%)
- Fuel Supply and Pricing (4-5%)
- Building Automation and Control Systems (4-6%)
- High Performance Buildings (4-5%)
- Thermal Energy Storage Systems (3-4%)
- Lighting Systems (5-7%)
- Boiler and Steam Systems (4-6%)
- Maintenance and Commissioning (4-6%)
- Energy Savings Performance Contracting and Measurement & Verification (4-5%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Renewal Period: 3 years
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