Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP®) Training Program | 8/28-8/30
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Course Information
| 8/28-8/30 |
| 1.9 CEU |
Pricing
Ends at 11:59 PM EST 9 business days prior to training start.
Non-Member | $1,550
AEE Member | $1,450
Late Registration
Begins 12:00 AM EST 8 business days prior to training start.
Non-Member | 1,650
AEE Member | $1,550
Registration closes 12:00 AM EST 3 business days prior to training start or if course reaches capacity.
Course Description
The Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP®) Training Program is designed for professionals responsible for buying or selling energy, or looking to move into an energy procurement position. Over three days, your instructors will help you achieve a working knowledge of the current deregulated marketplace as well as the principles and practices of the highest relevance and practical value.
Who Should Attend
The program is of great value to those interacting with or managing energy procurement. Attendees of this program have included utility company personnel, energy service company personnel, energy managers, operational and financial executives, plant engineers, 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.
Training Materials
Once registration has been completed the workbook will be delivered to the registrants address under their profile.
To view/update your address visit your Profile.
What You Will Learn
- Learn the structure of the energy industry, its markets, its outlook, legislation, and regulations.
- Learn how to market, purchase, and sell electricity and natural gas.
- Learn how to define individual corporate energy goals and combine them into an overall energy procurement strategy and program.
- Learn the technical aspects of energy usage, including metering, load profiling, and real-time pricing.
- Learn the fundamentals of energy trading and risk management.
- Learn the best energy cost avoidance strategies that can benefit your company.
- Work through practical examples of to demonstrate the topics and procedures covered
- Review the various areas of the Body of Knowledge associated with AEE’s Certified Energy Procurement Professional® (CEP®) exam.
- Discuss how to apply what you have learned to your business and applications.
Rich Costello, PE, CEM, CEA (Moderator)
Instructor
Mr. Costello is the President of Acela Energy Group, an energy consulting group specializing in energy procurement, load management, as well as, energy conservation training, auditing, and on-site wind & solar generation projects. Rich has extensive experience in the fields of load management, utility services, energy conservation, as well as power, natural gas, and tariff related negotiations and agreements.
Mr. Costello is also President of Acela Thermal Energy (ATE), a Refrigeration and HVAC energy service division of Acela Energy Group specializing in mechanical & thermal energy conservation measures as well as implementation of Ecopilot AI on building HVAC Control Systems. ATE provides energy services to Commercial, Governmental, Retail, Institutional, and Industrial Customers, as well as ESCO’s and Utilities across the country.
Rich is a registered professional engineer and was previously the Power Supply Manager for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, as well as a Senior Engineer in the Load Management Department of Boston Edison (Eversource). He holds a M.S. in Engineering Management from Western New England College and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. Mr. Costello also conducts the following Energy Certification Courses nationwide for the Association of Energy Engineers: CEM, CEA, BEP, & CEP. Rich was the International President of the Association for the Year 2000 and received the 2003 Energy Professional of the Year Award from the organization. In 2006, Richard was inducted into the Energy Managers Hall of Fame.
Stephen Murphy, PE
Instructor
Stephen’s experience spans energy supply and demand-side resources. He has served in executive positions for a global energy group and a leading energy institute. STEPHEN J. MURPHY, PE currently serves as Regional Sales Manager, New England region, for ENGIE Resources. He was previously Vice President of Westwood Energy Group. Mr. Murphy has served on the executive group of the Edison Electric Institute's Transmission Committee, and the board of directors for the local AEE chapter. His experience includes electric transmission and distribution operations, supply and demand-side resources, and consulting in the gas and electric industries.
How to Register
- Click the “Register” button.
- You may be prompted to login if you have not already done so.
- Complete the registration information requested and submit payment.
What to Expect After Registering
- You will receive a registration confirmation email.
- About a week before the course, you will receive a final confirmation with additional details regarding the training.
- All information regarding your seminar can be found here in AEE Education, under My Dashboard.
Transfer Policy
Not applicable.
Cancellation Policy
Not applicable.
Certification Program
This training program prepares attendees to take the Certified Energy Procurement Professional CEP® exam. Please review the requirements for certification on the Becoming a CEP® page. 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 CEP exam, certification eligibility, scheduling, or the application process can be directed to our CEP Certification Director, Francine Seskin, francine@aeecenter.org.
For additional information, visit the links below.
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.
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