| Continuing Education Units (CEU) | 3.2 |
| CSEP points | 4+2 (for certification) |
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NOTE: The Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) certification program focuses on audits for commercial and industrial buildings only and does not qualify participants to perform residential audits. The CEA certification is issued by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), and the program is based on ASHRAE standards. CIET’s CEA training program does not cover the residential sector and thus not prepare you to become an accredited NRCan Residential Energy Advisor. Please see our two REA Prep Courses instead: Prep Course for the NRCan Foundation Level Exam Prep Course for the NRCan Energy Advisor Exam (House) For more information on the difference between the two, click HERE. |
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.
Upon completing this course, participants will:
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Clint is currently a consultant and instructor providing optimization services for industrial, commercial and institutional customers. He previously served as Senior Buildings Engineer for Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, Senior Energy Engineer with NORESCO, Inc., and the Director of Advanced Solutions for Johnson Controls, Inc. Clint served as the Director of Oklahoma State University’s Industrial Assessment Center while pursuing a Ph.D. His broad experience in energy management has included the conducting of over 150 industrial, commercial, and institutional energy surveys over 20 years. He has published widely in the energy field, and made numerous presentations at national and international conferences.
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A 4-year degree from an accredited university or college in engineering or architecture, or be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) |
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At least 3 years of verifiable experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management, or experience related to energy management |
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A 4-year non-engineering degree |
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At least 4 years of verifiable experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management, or experience related to energy management |
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A 2-year technical degree |
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At least 5 years of verifiable experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management, or experience related to energy management |
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At least 10 years of verifiable experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management, or experience related to energy management |
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Current status of Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) |
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If you don’t yet meet the education or experience eligibility requirements for the CEA, but successfully pass the exam, you will be awarded the Certified Energy Auditor in Training (CEAITTM) certification.
The CEA is an acceptable certification allowing professionals to verify building energy use data under Ontario’s Reporting of Energy Consumption and Water Use Regulation.
All CEA candidates must complete the Certified Energy Auditor 4-day Training Program. After completing your seminar registration, go to STEP TWO below.
A specific link will be given to you through your registration email in order to access our certification platform. There you will be able to complete all required fields and submit your application to us.
The open book CEA exam will be administered remotely. You will have a period of two weeks to schedule your exam with Proctor U after finishing the course. This allows for great flexibility in finding a suitable time for you. You will receive all instructions the week prior to the course. Please wait to receive your official Proctor U invitation email in order to book your exam date and time. No other action is required from you regarding Proctor U at this time. In the meantime, you will find the information needed to conduct the exam by consulting the ProctorU Guidelines
This document contains step-by-step instructions that show the invite and scheduling process: ProctorU_Invite and scheduling process
Sample emails that candidates can expect to receive from ProctorU are shown here: ProctorU-sample-Email-Examples
Details about the onboarding process can be found here: ProctorU_OnboardingProcess
Information for candidates themselves to troubleshoot issues with ports, firewalls, and the LogMeIn Rescue Applet are provided in the following document: Procotor U-troubleshooting issues
Should you wish to reschedule your exam under another cohort, you may do so yourself through the same link remitted by Proctor U, however you must reschedule no later than 72 hours before your scheduled exam time.
Should you wish to postpone the exam to the next session, there is a $150 + tax penalty fee unless you demonstrate medical proof. Please note that if you choose to change your registration from taking the course and exam registration to taking the course only registration, and have already received your Proctor U exam link, CIET will charge you the full exam fee of $525 if you choose to take the exam nevertheless.
You should expect to receive your exam results by email within 60 days of taking the exam. If you have successfully passed the exam and your candidacy has been approved by the certification board, you should expect to receive your certificate by mail within 45 days of receiving your exam results. If you failed the exam, you would have the possibility to retake it after at least 60 days of the original examination date.
Your CEA Application form must be submited before your score can be released. Please do not call CIET about your test results before the end this outlined delay period.
You must contact CIET at info@cietcanada.com to register for your exam retake. The costs are the following: $150 plus taxes.
If you receive a passing score and have submitted your CEA Application form, your file will be sent to the Certification Board for final review. We will only contact you if additional information is requested.
A Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) may use the designation with name on organization letterhead, business cards, and all forms of address. Certification is for individuals only. The CEA designation may not be used to imply that an organization or firm is certified.
Your completed application must be received at least 5 days prior to the start date of your course or exam retake cohort to avoid delays in your certification process.
Upon completion of the official CEA title, a CEA must accumulate ten professional continuing education units (10 CEU’s) every three years at a cost of US $300 (converted into Canadian dollars) and submit a completed Renewal Form to the Certification Renewal Director to remain certified. CEA renewal notices are mailed in the 3rd year of certification six months prior to the expiration date, which falls on December 31 of that year.
If you have any questions about CEA certification, please contact the Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET) at
phone: 1-800-461-7618
email: info@cietcanada.com
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