Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP™) Training Program | Nashville, TN | September 2024
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Course Information
September 23-24, 2024 |
Music City Center 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S Nashville, TN 37203 |
1.6 CEU |
Pricing
Ends at 11:59 PM EST 8 business days prior to training start.
Non-Member | $1,900
AEE Member | $1,800
Late Registration
Begins 12:00 AM EST 7 business days prior to training start.
Non-Member | $2,000
AEE Member | $1,900
Registration closes day 1 of training once training has begun or if course reaches capacity.
Course Description
The Certified Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP™) Training Program is designed to provide recognition for professionals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the growing field of carbon reduction.
This CAP™ course is designed to provide comprehensive training in the critical areas of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, carbon reduction and associated reporting.
The focused, fast-paced program is presented over 2 days and is intended both to expand your knowledge in the carbon management field and to serve as a preparatory vehicle for the exam which is required to achieve the AEE’s CAP® certification.
Who Should Attend
The program is of greatest value to those undertaking or assessing carbon reduction projects. Obtaining AEE’s CAP™ certification provides international credibility among energy management, sustainable and clean energy communities. Attendees of this program have included existing energy professionals, energy engineers, energy managers, executives, financial executives, facilities managers, and energy consultants.
Schedule
Daily Breaks Days 1 - 2 : AM Break (15 min) | Lunch Break (1 hr) | PM Break (15 min)
Please see the "My Learning Path" tab for schedule information.
*Remote exams are scheduled on an individual basis. See Certification Program tab for additional instructions.
Workbook
All registration and course materials will be given to attendees at sign-in on day 1 at the training location. Workbooks will not be pre-shipped to in-person attendees.
What You Will Learn
- Learn energy management from a global perspective, but also understand applicable codes, standards, and policies for your region or country.
- Learn how systems and energy-saving technologies can be used throughout a building, such as HVAC, lighting, motors, boilers, energy storage, CHP, etc.
- Learn how energy management strategies and practices, such as energy audits or M&V, can help identify energy savings and reduce costs.
- Understand the economic aspects of energy management that you need to know for procurement, supply, and project financing.
Kevin Vidmar
Mr. Vidmar has almost 40 years of wide ranging industrial experience, having worked at over 1000 different world-wide manufacturing sites on manufacturing, environmental, safety, and energy improvements. Most recently, Mr. Vidmar was the Vice President of Energy Services for Loureiro, a multi-discipline consulting firm, assisting clients in all phases of energy reduction and energy management. Before that, Mr. Vidmar worked at Pratt & Whitney, Stanley Works, and >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93204275 BCX0">Cookson Group. Positions held included plant manager, maintenance director, EHS director, and ultimately to Energy Director.
Mr. Vidmar has a B.S. degree from Miami University (OH), and a M.S. degree from Vanderbilt University in Environmental and Water Resource Engineering. He is a Certified Energy Manager, a Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Carbon Auditor, Certified Professional in Energy Management System (ANSI – CP EnMS Industrial), and an Energy Fellow as granted by the Association of Energy Engineers.
Certification Program
The Certified Carbon Auditing Professional™ (CAP™) exam is administered the day after this program. Please review the requirements for certification here. A separate certification and application fee applies.
Registering for the training does NOT register you for the certification exam. To take the exam, you must register for the exam and pay a separate fee. Attendees are encouraged to complete a certification application 4 weeks prior to taking the exam.
After you submit the certification application, you will receive an email confirmation letter from AEE within 4-weeks. Any additional questions about the CAP exam, certification eligibility, scheduling, or the application process can be directed to our CAP Certification Director, Francine Seskin, francine@aeecenter.org.
For additional information, visit the links below.
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Reference Books
The following books are suggested reference books and printed copies are available through the AEE Bookstore. AEE members receive an 15% discount on printed books. Reference books are not required and are intended to help prepare for a training course and exam.
Digital copies of these books are available through the AEE eLibrary, which is a great resource for accessing searchable content as well as highlighting and taking notes. The eLibrary is available to AEE members for the low discounted price of $35 per year. Digital books cannot be printed or accessed during the certification exam.
If you’re an AEE member, add the eLibrary subscription to your membership here.
If you’re not a member, join AEE here and add the eLibrary subscription to your membership.