Career Details

Building Energy Modeling Professional Certification

Description

The purpose of this program 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.

Certifying Organization

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning 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? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Energy Manager

Certifying Organization

Association of Energy Engineers

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

ISO 50001 Lead Auditor

Certifying Organization

Association of Energy Engineers

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

50001 Certified Professional - 50001 CP

Certifying Organization

Association of Energy Engineers

Type

B - Advanced

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