Strategic energy management (SEM) is a specialized field of energy efficiency that consists of systematically understanding, controlling, and thereby reducing organizations’ energy consumption and demand along with correlated expenses and greenhouse gas emissions over time. The approach involves understanding and addressing gaps in areas such as energy and climate policies, human resource capacity, energy efficiency project development practices, monitoring and reporting systems, as well as financial resource allocations. Without a strategic approach, organizations may attempt to address energy efficiency on a piecemeal, project-by-project basis, thus resulting in unclear outcomes and unsustainable energy and demand reductions. SEM enables organizations to adopt a stable, controlled, and predictable continuous improvement cycle.
The Strategic Energy Management 101 (SEM 101) course delivers multiple modules over two days. Each module entails a comprehensive presentation of concepts supported by engaging exercises and useful SEM tools, including templates and worksheets, as follows:
Organizations that adopt SEM principles have demonstrated the ability to achieve annual energy and cost reductions of up to 5% in their portfolios. This two-day course will empower your organization with the knowledge and skills to master SEM. Participants learn how to develop a winning energy management strategy, set and communicate clear energy management goals, and systematically reduce energy consumption to meet climate objectives.
2 days
English, French
Beginner
Online
November 10, 2026
09h00 (CST)
$1,175
$1,058
Before September 15th 2026
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