Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP) Training Program | February 2027
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 02/08/2027 at 8:00 AM (EST)
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- Early bird pricing available!
- Non-member - $1,900
- Member - $1,800
- Regular Price after 01/28/2027 12:00 AM
- Non-member - $2,000
- Member - $1,900
Overview
February 8-10, 2027
Registration Pricing
Register early to receive the standard training rate. Late registration pricing applies during the final registration period.
Registration closes 2 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.
Program at a Glance
| Format: Virtual | Duration: 3 Days |
| Credits: 1.9 CEU | Starting Price: $1,800 (AEE Member) |
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 1–3): AM Break (15 min) • Lunch Break (1 hr) • PM Break (15 min)
Please see the "My Learning Schedule" tab for schedule information.
Remote exams are scheduled on an individual basis. See the Certification Registration tab for additional instructions.
Pursuing the CEP Certification?
This training program prepares attendees to take the Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP®) exam. Registering for training does not register you for the certification exam — see the Certification Registration tab for full details and requirements.
What You Will Learn
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.
Mark Sassi
Mr. Mark Sassi is the President at Bridge Energy Services, an independent energy management and consulting firm specializing in energy procurement, on-site generation, and sustainability services. Mark specializes in commodity procurement and energy service agreements for clients in both deregulated and regulated markets, including municipalities, hospitals, higher education institutions, and large commercial and industrial clients. Mark has advised organizations in aggregate consumption of nearly 1,000 GWHs of annual electricity and over 1 BCF of annual natural gas, more than 200MWs of community solar, and negotiated procurement and energy service agreements with individual total contract values exceeding $100M.
Mark is also President and Founder of Municipal Energy Group, an independent energy management and consulting firm specializing in energy procurement for Municipal Aggregation or Community Choice Aggregation programs.
Mark serves as an instructor and curriculum editor for the Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP) course. Additionally, Mark holds certifications as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), and GARP Energy Risk Professional (ERP). He earned his B.S. degree in Economics-Finance from Bentley University, where he also minored in Legal Studies.
Certification Registration
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.
Training Registration Does Not Register You for the Certification Exam
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.
Submit Your Certification Application Early
Attendees are encouraged to complete a certification application 4 weeks prior to taking the exam.
After You Apply
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, at [email protected].
Certification Resources
Need Help With Certification?
Contact Francine Seskin at [email protected].
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The following books are suggested reference books and printed copies are available through the AEE Bookstore. AEE members receive a 15% discount on printed books.
Reference Books Are Optional
Reference books are not required and are intended to help prepare for a training course and exam.
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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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Transfer & Cancellation Policy
The following terms and conditions apply to Participants who register for training programs with the Association of Energy Engineers, Inc. (AEE). By registering for a course, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Contact the AEE Training Department
Transfer, substitution, and cancellation requests must be submitted to [email protected].
Transfer Policy
Virtual / Online
- Registration fees can be transferred to another public course offering.
- Registration can be substituted with another person who is interested in taking the course; any cost increase differences plus associated transfer fees must be paid for by the registrant — AEE will not refund fee transfer cost differentials.
- Transfer options expire one year from the original registration order date.
- Registrants who request a refund or transfer after the course start date must submit supporting documentation of extenuating circumstances preventing attendance – including first day no show. All documentation will be evaluated and the decision will be communicated in writing.
- Registrants who fail to provide supporting documentation of extenuating circumstances preventing attendance are ineligible for a refund or transfer.
- Registrants who request a refund or transfer before the course start date must submit an email request to [email protected] 14 days before the course’s start date.
- There is a $200 transfer fee.
Cancellation Policy
Virtual / Online
- Registrants who cancel 21 days or more before the start date are eligible for a refund minus a $200 cancellation fee.
- Registrants who cancel 20 days or less before the start date, or who are no-shows, are ineligible for a refund.
Changes Outside of AEE's Control
If there are changes to a training program that are outside of AEE’s control (including, but not limited to, instructor illness, acts of terrorism, acts of God, war, civil disturbances, declaration of national emergency, accidents or labor disputes, fire, flood, storms etc.), participants will be notified as soon as possible, and AEE’s liability will be limited to the reimbursement of the training program registration fee.
