Career Details

Certified Energy Auditor

Description

The Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) certification identifies professionals as having the required knowledge and experience needed to succeed in the growing field of energy auditing. At this time, the CEA certification is only offered outside of the United States.

Certifying Organization

Association of Energy Engineers

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Energy Manager

Certifying Organization

Association of Energy Engineers

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Building Energy Modeling Professional Certification

Certifying Organization

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Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

Residential Energy Services Network

Type

A - Core

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