How is it recognized in Canada?

The course is recognized by the AEE (Association of Energy Engineers); they have been at the forefront of energy management and energy efficiency for over 40 years. Their certification programs are accredited, internationally accepted, and recognized by industry professionals and the communities they serve. Accessing a global network, the AEE has 32,000 active certified professionals. These individuals hold shared values and are often advisors, educators, or leaders in their chosen field.

• BC Hydro includes the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) as the first recommended Further Education to be qualified as an Energy Manager under their Power Smart Energy Manager Program.
• BC Hydro includes the CEM as one of the mandatory further education requirements to become a Community Energy Manager.
• FortisBC lists the Certified Energy Manager as one of the required qualifications to be considered as part of their Energy Specialist Funding.
• The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) subsidizes 50% of training fees for the CEM program under their saveONenergy Energy Manager Training Incentive.
• The IESO requires embedded and roving energy managers to be CEM.
• CEM is a desired qualification for the two key energy roles at the City of Guelph. If a candidate does not have the qualification, the intent is that they will obtain it in their first year.

• The Government of Alberta’s Quantification Protocol for Energy Efficiency in Commercial and Institutional Buildings requires the Protocol to be applied either by a CEM or a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP).

• The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre of Alberta identifies the CEM as an asset to their program.