Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) Training Program | May 2027

Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) Training Program | May 2027

Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 05/03/2027 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

  • Register
    • Early bird pricing available!
    • Non-member - $1,900
    • Member - $1,800
    • Regular Price after 04/22/2027 12:00 AM
    • Non-member - $2,000
    • Member - $1,900

Overview

Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) Training Program
Association of Energy Engineers
Course Information

May 3-4, 2027

Format: Virtual
Duration: 2 Days
Credits: 1.5 CEU

Registration Pricing

Register early to receive the standard training rate. Late registration pricing applies during the final registration period.

Early Registration
Non-Member: $1,550
AEE Member: $1,450
Late Registration
Begins 12:00 AM EST 7 business days prior to training start.
Non-Member: $1,650
AEE Member: $1,550
Registration Deadline

Registration closes 12:00 AM EST 3 business days prior to training start or if course reaches capacity.

Course Description

The Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) Training Program is designed to provide attendees with an understanding of industry best practices for effective and efficient water management. Over three days, our professional instructor will guide you through the principles and practices of greatest relevance and practical value related to improving water usage and enabling sustainable programs.

Program at a Glance

Format: VirtualDuration: 2 Days
Credits: 1.5 CEUStarting Price: $1,450 (AEE Member)

Who Should Attend

The program is of greatest value to those undertaking or assessing water efficiency projects or individuals responsible for water supply and management for a facility or building. Obtaining AEE’s CWEP® certification provides international credibility among the environmental management and sustainability communities. Attendees of this program have included existing energy engineers, energy managers, building maintenance engineers, manufacturing and 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 Schedule" tab for schedule information.

Remote exams are scheduled on an individual basis. See the Certification Registration tab for additional instructions.

Physical Workbook
Please verify accuracy of your shipping address during registration. Workbooks cannot be delivered to PO Boxes, and any changes to your address after your workbook has been shipped will have an associated fee attached. Shipping is only available within the 48 contiguous states (plus Washington DC); workbooks are expected to arrive at the address provided during registration within 14 days of the course start date. If you have already registered for this training and need to update your address, send an email to [email protected] with your revised address details.
Electronic Workbook
Access to an electronic workbook will be granted up to 2 weeks before the training start date via SharePoint links.

Pursuing the CWEP Certification?

The Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) exam is administered after this program. 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

Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) Training Program
Association of Energy Engineers
Measuring & Evaluating Water Usage
Learn how to measure, verify and evaluate water usage for a given building or facility.
Municipal & Government Water Policy
Learn the relevant terminology used by local municipalities, and federal and state governments, as well as their policies, incentives and water specific mandates.
Water Billing & Cost Reduction
Learn about water billing for your company, client or facility, and what strategies to employ to reduce costs.
Water Supply & Balancing Options
Learn how to compare and contrast water supply and water balancing options.
Water Efficiency Technologies
Learn what technologies are available to improve water efficiency.
Eric Elam

Eric Elam

Envcore

Eric Elam, CEM, CWEP, currently serves as the VP of Design/Engineering and co-founder of Water Savers, LLC, a division of Envocore, a recognized leader in advanced design and construction of water efficiency projects. Eric brings over 16 years of experience in all facets of managing water efficiency projects from investment grades audits, advanced design of solutions, scope development, measure implementation, and measurement and verification.

Prior to founding Water Savers in 2009, Eric has worked for multiple water and energy efficiency companies in the Energy Performance Contracting industry. Eric is active with several trade associations, and currently serves as the primary instructor for AEE’s Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) program. Eric holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia. With course emphasis in the field of Biological Sciences, Eric brings a unique perspective to traditional water conservation project design and engineering.

Certification Registration

Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) Training Program
Association of Energy Engineers

Certification Program

The Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) exam is administered the day after this program. Please review the requirements for certification on the Becoming a CWEP page. A separate certification and application fee applies.

Important

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 CWEP exam, certification eligibility, scheduling, or the application process can be directed to our CWEP Certification Director, Francine Seskin, at [email protected].

Certification Resources

CWEP Application
Complete and submit your certification application.
Get CWEP Application
Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP™) Certification Page
Learn more about the CWEP certification.
View CWEP™ Certification Page
Becoming a CWEP™
Review the requirements for CWEP certification.
Learn About Becoming a CWEP™
Certification FAQ
Answers to common certification questions.
View Certification FAQ
CWEP Resources
Additional resources for the CWEP certification.
View CWEP Resources
AEE eLibrary
Access digital reference materials and study resources.
Visit AEE eLibrary

Need Help With Certification?

Contact Francine Seskin at [email protected].

Key:

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Certification Application
Submit application 3-4 weeks ahead of your first day of training or as soon as you register.
Day 1
05/03/2027 at 8:00 AM (EDT)  |  540 minutes
05/03/2027 at 8:00 AM (EDT)  |  540 minutes
Day 2
05/04/2027 at 8:00 AM (EDT)  |  540 minutes
05/04/2027 at 8:00 AM (EDT)  |  540 minutes
AEE Membership
Review information to continue.
Review information to continue.
Course Evaluation (1-min)
Select the "Take Course Evaluation" button to begin.  |  1 minute
Select the "Take Course Evaluation" button to begin.  |  1 minute
Certificate of Completion | Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) Training Program
1.6 CEU credits  |  Certificate available
1.6 CEU credits  |  Certificate available Certification of Completion for Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) Training Program

Suggested Reference Books

Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) Training Program
Association of Energy Engineers

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.

Important

Reference Books Are Optional

Reference books are not required and are intended to help prepare for a training course and exam.

Digital Books Through the AEE eLibrary

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 $50 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.

Visit AEE eLibrary
Water Poverty: The Next Oil Crisis
Water Poverty: The Next Oil Crisis
View Book
Water Quality & Systems: A Guide For Facility Managers
View Book

Transfer & Cancellation Policy

Public Training Program Participant Policy
Association of Energy Engineers

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.

All Requests

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.

Updated January 6, 2025