Certified Energy Manager
By Ed Rubinstein , Ali Syed
Description
The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) certification is widely regarded as the leading designation in the energy management field. It is highly sought after by professionals who wish to establish their expertise in the industry or who require it as a prerequisite for a particular role or project. The CEM certification has been awarded to over 16,000 individuals in more than 40 countries, with over 4,500 of those certifications being delivered in Canada. This certification provides a multitude of advantages to professionals working in the energy efficiency industry.
The five-day CEM training program is designed for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of effective energy management. The course covers technical, economic, and regulatory aspects of energy management. It provides a comprehensive forum through problem-solving activities to develop a broad understanding of the latest energy cost reduction techniques and strategies.
The course has been improved to provide you with the following additional benefits:
- Participants receive a free 90-day subscription to the RETScreen Expert software.
- Case studies and peer exercises covering topics such as measurement and verification solutions, heat recovery, distributed energy resources (DERs), and more.
- An extra Q&A session at the end of each day, during which instructors are available to answer your questions about the study materials or the modules of the day.
What you will learn
- Manage energy supply and use in commercial and institutional buildings.
- Present cost-effective improvement ideas.
- Lead energy use surveys in buildings.
- Define the relationship between energy and building environments.
- Conceptualize basic designs for constructing green buildings and facilities.
- Become familiar with systems and equipment for buildings and manufacturing plants.
- Memorize energy related equations and calculations.
- Prepare to take the exam to become a Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
Other information
Day 1
- The need for energy management
- Energy management and surveys
- Energy survey instrumentation
- Building energy codes and standards
- Indoor Air Quality; Energy Purchasing
- Energy Accounting and Benchmarking; Energy rate structures; Electric rates and tariff structures
Day 2
- Economic analysis and life cycle costing
- Electrical systems and electric energy management
- Lighting basics
- Lighting system improvements
- Building commissioning
Day 3
- Electric motors and applications
- Motors and drives
- Compressed air systems
- HVAC systems
- Building envelope
Day 4
- Boilers and steam systems
- Pump Systems
- CHP Systems and Renewable Energy
- Energy management software
- Green buildings; Practice problems
- Basic Controls
- Building automation and control systems
Day 5
- Thermal energy storage, Maintenance, and Alternative financing
- Q&A Period
Activity facilitator
Ed Rubinstein
Ed est vice-président de Noventa Energy Partners, une société d'énergie renouvelable utilisant la récupération de chaleur des eaux usées pour fournir un chauffage et un refroidissement à faible émission de carbone pour les bâtiments et les réseaux thermiques. Leader reconnu en matière de stratégie environnementale, sociale et de gouvernance, Ed dirige et développe des programmes et des équipes de développement durable depuis près de 25 ans. Avant de rejoindre Noventa, Ed dirige l'équipe primée d'énergie et d'environnement du University Health Network et a joué un rôle déterminant dans la direction de nombreux projets d'énergie de quartier, de décarbonisation, d'efficacité énergétique et de durabilité. Le travail d’Ed a été récompensé par de nombreux prix, notamment en étant honoré en tant que membre du Clean16 2018.
Ali Syed
Ali a plus de 17 ans d'expérience diversifiée dans les domaines de la conservation de l'énergie, des systèmes d'énergies renouvelables, des contrats de performance énergétique, de la gestion de l'énergie et de la durabilité énergétique. Il travaille maintenant en tant que responsable technique chargé de superviser l'ensemble des processus LEED, BOMA, Green Globes, de modélisation énergétique et de la construction écologique intégrée, du dimensionnement des systèmes CVCA, des audits énergétiques, de l’évaluation des coûts du cycle de vie, du mesurage et vérification et de quelques travaux de mise en service pour le gouvernement de l'Alberta. Ali est également modélisateur en énergie expérimenté au CBDCa, LEED AP, Green Globes Professional (GGP), de même que gestionnaire de l’énergie certifié (CEM) et professionnel certifié en mesurage et vérification (CMVP).