Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

An energy auditor evaluates and analyzes how energy is being used in a commercial or institutional facility, identifies energy conservation opportunities, and makes recommendations on where consumption can be reduced or optimized. There are three main types of energy audits: Level 1 audits (walkthrough surveys that allow you to rapidly identify opportunities for energy savings); Level 2 audits (energy survey analyses that are commonly used in commercial buildings); and Level 3 audits (detailed analyses of capital-intensive modifications).

The four-day Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) program provides participants with the fundamental knowledge needed to evaluate how energy is being used in a facility and identify where consumption can be reduced. Additionally, it covers useful calculation methodologies through practical examples and peer exercises.

This is the right course for you if you are or will be involved in commercial building audits and want to expand your knowledge of the complete energy auditing and reporting process. The course also prepares you to challenge the exam and earn the CEA credential.

Key Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will:

• Understand the objectives of energy audits​ and the major steps in the auditing process.
• Be aware of the different audit levels and how to plan for a successful audit​.
• Communicate the results of energy audits effectively to client​s.
• Understand energy forms and energy unit conversions, ​rate structures, and benchmarking​.
• Know how to analyze energy consumption in a facility and establish energy balance​​s.
• How to define the necessary information to collect before and during field visits​ and how to analyze the collected data and convert these into information​.
• Be able to use methodologies and tools to analyze and decide on investment projects regardless of their nature; the main focus is on energy efficiency projects.
• Understand the concepts and characteristics of energy consuming systems.
• Help raise the professional standards of those engaged in energy auditing.

Audience

• Energy engineers and consultants
• Current energy auditors seeking certification
• New energy auditors
• Plant and facility engineers
• Energy managers
• Energy service company (ESCO) professionals
• Energy performance contracting (EPC) professionals
• Organizations considering energy projects