US Annual Update for Certified Energy Managers (CEM®) Training Program 2023| VIRTUAL | 10/17/23-10/18/23
- Registration Closed
| Format: | Virtual |
| Dates: | October 17-18, 2023 |
| Credits: | 1.4 CEU |
This popular two-day non-certification program is designed to update current global Certified Energy Managers (CEM) on the most current energy-related trends, strategies, best practices, technologies, and regulations. If you are an existing CEM (Worldwide) that needs a refresher, or a lapsed CEM that needs AEE credits to get re-certified, this course is a great place to start.
The Annual Update seminar offers valuable networking opportunities in a highly engaging learning environment. All attendees are CEM graduates, which elevates the interactions between attendees and enhances networking opportunities.
Can't attend the event? Register anyway. All registered participants will receive access to the recordings, which can be accessed up to six months after the seminar.
Early Registration Benefits and Bonus
BONUS: Invitation to an extra “in person” session at the AEE World Conference.
- A separate certificate will be issued after the bonus session is completed.
- Attendees of bonus session will earn an additional .1 CEU | 1 PDH
- Early registration is highly encouraged, to maximize these benefits.
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 at 12:01 AM EST on October 17, 2023, or if the course reaches capacity.
Early Registration Benefits
- A limited number of early registrants will receive access to exclusive bonus content. View the Bonus In-Person Event: Annual Update for Certified Energy Managers 2023 page above for additional details.
- Attendance is limited to ensure an optimal exchange of ideas and best practices between participants.
- Registration will close when this course reaches capacity.
Attendees
This course is designed to help CEMs, including energy managers, energy engineers, facility and business managers, industrial engineers, supply chain professionals, utility officials, consultants, contractors, financial officers, and energy service company professionals become more aware of and effective at identifying and implementing the best energy management strategies.
Virtual Attendees can participate in a fully interactive, instructor-led classroom environment from the comfort of your own home or office. An ideal solution for those with travel, time, or budget restrictions.
Each participant will receive electronic access to the 2023 Annual Update for CEMs Training Manual 1-week prior to the start of the course.
What You Need To Attend Virtually
- Webcam (Required)
- Microphone & Speakers/Headphones OR Headset.
- Online Broadband (non-secured) bandwidth of 3 Mbps. A wired connection is highly recommended.
Access Recordings
The live virtual sessions will be recorded, attendees will have access to the recordings starting two-weeks following the live sessions for 6 months.
This program is designed to benefit a broad base of attendees. Dr. Woodroof & guest speakers will cover topics that are most current and relevant to CEMs. The content for this seminar varies each year.
This course is updated annually across a wide range of topics, including:
- Energy Management Technologies, Strategies, Best Practices, and Global Trends.
- New Regulations and Updates that could affect your organization.
- Funding Mechanisms, Rebates, and Tax Benefits & How to Get Your Projects Approved.
- Most of these ideas can be deployed worldwide.
Hot Topics for 2023:
- “Extremely Valuable 2023 Tax Benefits and HOW to get them”, (179d, NEW Renewable Energy Bonuses) – Eric Woodroof, USA
- “AI Workshop– Chat GPT Meets Energy Management” -John Puskar, USA
- “Updates from the US Dept. of Energy on new Programs, Software, and Resources” – Thomas Wenning, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- “Updated Digital tools to improve your efficiency & capabilities as CEM” -John Puskar, USA
- “What you need to know about Blockchain, especially in Energy Performance Contracting” -Alain Aoun, Canada
- “Updates on M&V” – Steve Kromer, California
- “Real Estate Sustainability: Value Creation & Tenant Retention Strategies for CEMs” – Randy Hoff, USA
- “Innovation in Industrial Fans, Pumps and Compressed Air Systems” -Albert Williams, South Africa
- An Overview of the New 2023 CEM Workbook
- Includes updated tables for calculating savings
- "Highlights" of critical new CEM materials (to help you better estimate savings)
- New Tables in Imperial Units and System International Units
Technical Updates and Case Studies on:
- ROIs on Renewables (with new detail on Solar and Geothermal advances)
- Electric Vehicles, Chargers, and Infrastructure
- HVAC Tech (Variable refrigerant flow, Phase Change Materials, Chilled Beams, and Condensing Boilers; ECM Motors Advancements)
- “Dynamic” Demand-Side Management and Utility Rebates
- Case Studies on How to Maximize the Benefits of Battery Storage
- New Lighting Updates and Possibilities
- Funny Energy Fails
- Other new technologies
Eric Woodroof
Instructor
Dr. Eric Woodroof has trained thousands of professionals, who are now saving billions in avoided energy expenses and global pollution. He continually learns from working with these professionals, and he brings this collective knowledge back to his clients and students during his seminars and keynotes.
Dr. Woodroof has over 100 publications and also serves as Chairman of the Energy Management Professional Council. He has received Department of Energy Awards and is the youngest member ever inducted into two separate Hall of Fames related to Energy Engineering.
Steve Kromer
Instructor
Steve Kromer is an energy efficiency consultant, focusing on energy savings verification (Program Evaluation and M&V) and energy efficiency data management systems. Mr. Kromer holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He was a senior engineer at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (where he is currently a guest researcher) and a director at Enron Energy Services. Mr. Kromer currently consults internationally on M&V implementation and training.
Mr. Kromer’s focus is on the data, tools and processes to quantify the results of energy efficiency investments. Since the inception of the IPMVP, Mr. Kromer has maintained leadership positions within the IPMVP, EVO and AEE/CMVP committees and boards. He is committed to the vision of a world where the tools, resources and skills to perform M&V are standardized and ubiquitous.
Mr. Kromer seeks to fulfill that vision by remaining up to date on the latest developments in M&V and energy modeling. He teaches courses on M&V at all levels and serves on several current EVO committees and other industry working groups (ASHRAE 14, UMP, ANSI).
Mr. Kromer was on the original consulting team that assisted the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) when the state moved energy efficiency evaluation (EM&V) functions to that agency. He continued to consult to the CPUC as an advisor for almost 10 years. In that time Mr. Kromer originated the Engineering Working Group, the Uncertainty Working Group and the data management team that went on the create the current reporting tools.
Mr. Kromer recently contributed to the Department of Energy’s Open Efficiency Initiative where he focused on identifying and addressing barriers to the adoption of advanced energy modeling and analysis tools. Mr. Kromer applies his skills with energy modeling and data management to numerous other jobs, including a large new construction project on a California university campus, the development of an ESCO in the Middle East (World Bank).
Randy Hoff
Background
As a Principal in Financial Markets and Real Estate, Randy is responsible for advisory services with a focus on occupiers and investors of real estate as they enhance their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy along with creating efficiencies in building operations and driving down operating costs. He uses technology, analytics, and consulting services to advise occupier and investor clients on environmental sustainability programs with tangible bottom line impact. Randy helps cut through the complexity to set the vision, foundation, and reporting plans for clients to achieve environmental goals such as Net Zero while being the trusted sustainability expert on related energy emissions reduction projects.
Relevant Experience
• Assisted a global REIT with the GHG re baseline of their portfolio triggered by two acquisitions. Guided the client on real estate nuances and impact on reporting in alignment with GHG Protocol and other widely accepted standards
• Helped a global asset management firm with $30B+ in AUM with designing their rooftop solar strategy, tenant engagement, and implementation
• Guided a global PE and investment firm with maturing their ESG due diligence and tracking processes for multiple lines of their business
• CEO of national energy efficiency and sustainability firm supporting 1,500 clients across 48 states with a cumulative savings of more than $5 billion
• Established program for large campus client to save $5 million in annual energy expenses through building analytics,engineering, scheduling/setbacks and occupant engagement. This effort
• Achieved WELL Health & Safety Rating for 72 US properties of global professional services firm
• Guided clients to achieve recognition through EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of Year and Department of Energy Better Buildings Goal Achiever
• Author and speaker on topics of energy management, sustainability, indoor air quality and change management
Education & Credentials
• Southern Methodist University – Doctorate in Engineering
• Marquette University – M.B.A.
• Professional Engineer
• Certified Energy Manager
• Certified Measurement & Verification Professional
Albert Williams
Albert is a freelance independent energy engineer who has instructed over180 training courses on Energy Management, Energy Auditing, Pump-, andCompressed Air -Systems. He has 18 years' experience, has conducted over 220energy audits (incl. 90 compressed air audits), and has travelled and worked inover 40 countries.He has contributing in developing the CEM®, CEA™, CIEP™ (lead developer), and20 other energy training courses. He is a training instructor for the AEE®,UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization), IEPA in Sub-SaharanAfrica, Econoler in Canada, a few organizations in the Middle-East, theBalkans, Denmark, South Asia, and most recently, the World Bank.
Albert is the author of the "Industrial Energy SystemsHandbook", he has won various international energy engineering awards, heholds 4 UNIDO qualifications, 9 AEE® certifications, he serves on the GlobalGuidance Committee of the AEE®, and he is an AEE® lifetime member.
Non-Certification Program
An exam is not administered during this program and the program does not provide an AEE certification. Attendees with lapsed CEM certifications may contact AEE to find out how to renew their CEM certification.
Training Program Attendee Cancellation & Transfer Policy
The following terms and conditions apply to Attendees at the Association of Energy Engineers, Inc. (AEE) Training Programs. All requests for transfers, substitutions, or cancellations must be made in writing. Attendees agree to these terms and conditions by registering for a program.
Transfer Policy
If you are unable to attend the live seminar for which you have registered, registration fees can be transferred to another public seminar offering or substituted with another individual in your place within one year of the original seminar date. No difference in registration fees paid shall be refunded and attendee is responsible for any difference for transfers to a higher cost seminar.
Virtual Programs: Requests to transfer to a differently named program submitted 14 or less days may be subject to the full cost of the workbook if already ordered.
Cancellations
For registrations cancelled 21 days or more prior to the program date, the full registration fee less a $200 service charge will be refunded. Registrations cancelled 14 or less days may be subject to the full cost of the workbook if already ordered. For registrations cancelled 20 days or less, the full registration fee shall be assessed and no refund will be made. No shows will result in forfeiting of the registration fee and no refund will be made.
In the event a training program is not held as a result of any cause not reasonably within 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.), attendees shall be notified as soon as possible and AEE’s liability will be limited to the reimbursement of the training program registration fee.
Registrants of this virtual event are invited to attend this In-Person Q&A and Reception in conjunction with the AEE WORLD CONFERENCE and EXPO (October 25 - 27, 2023) in Orlando, Florida! Join your virtual instructors in Orlando for an open Q&A, and once you have your questions answered, don't miss an exclusive Annual Update Meet-Up Reception in the AEE World Expo Hall (South Hall B).
To RSVP for the in-person event, click here.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- In-Person Q&A | 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- Meet-Up Reception | 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Training participants also gain FREE access to the Expo for this event. Hotel discounts are available through the AEE World Hotel Block here. Be sure to identify yourself as an attendee when you book!
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