Certified Energy Manager

Program Overview

Training Incentives Available

To see which incentives are applicable to this course in your area, see our Training Incentives page

Offered in collaboration with the BOMA Enspire program, some certification courses are part of a jointly delivered initiative by CIET and BOMA Enspire. A selection of courses are sponsored by BOMA Enspire through a non-refundable grant that covers 80% of the course fee for participants currently employed or seeking employment in the Commercial or Institutional sectors.

In addition to providing sponsorship for training courses, BOMA Enspire offers resources, workshops, and a support centre for building representatives to improve the energy performance of their buildings. To learn more about BOMA Enspire visit https://bomaenspire.ca/

Optional special exam prep/coaching sessions are offered to participants of the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) course through its online version. These two (1.5 -hour) sessions are held the week after the course ends and they are based on the following:

Review of sample questions;
Exercises that help participants gage their test processing time/skill;
Presentation of extra practice material;
Poll questions to ensure retention of key concepts (ex: heating value; NPR calculations).

Spots are limited to 10, and enrollments are confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis.

The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) certification is widely regarded as the leading designation in the energy management field. It is highly sought after by professionals who wish to establish their expertise in the industry or who require it as a prerequisite for a particular role or project. The CEM certification has been awarded to over 16,000 individuals in more than 40 countries, with over 4,500 of those certifications being delivered in Canada. This certification provides a multitude of advantages to professionals working in the energy efficiency industry.

The five-day CEM training program is designed for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of effective energy management. The course covers technical, economic, and regulatory aspects of energy management. It provides a comprehensive forum through problem-solving activities to develop a broad understanding of the latest energy cost reduction techniques and strategies.

The course has been improved to provide you with the following additional benefits:

Participants receive a free 90-day subscription to the RETScreen Expert® software.
Case studies and peer exercises covering topics such as measurement and verification solutions, heat recovery, distributed energy resources, and more.
A Q&A session at the end of each day, during which instructors answer your questions about the study materials or modules of the day.

Overall, the CEM certification provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to thrive in your role and the energy efficiency industry.

Here is a short video about the net present value (NPV), a concept often used for calculations when selecting energy efficient technologies or projects. The NPV is an example of one of the many concepts that are part of the CEM course:

CIET is the official Canadian partner of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and is exclusively approved to deliver AEE certifications throughout Canada.

Please note that CIET only delivers AEE training programs in Canada. If you are located outside of Canada and wish to attend, please visit the AEE website.

In this course, you will learn to

Manage energy supply and use in commercial and institutional buildings.
Present cost-effective improvement ideas.
Lead energy use surveys in buildings.
Define the relationship between energy and building environments.
Conceptualize basic designs for constructing green buildings and facilities.
Become familiar with systems and equipment for buildings and manufacturing plants.
Memorize energy-related equations and calculations.

This course is ideal for

Energy managers of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings
Energy and project engineers
Service providers and consultants
Facility and building managers
Utility account managers
Resource efficiency managers
Sustainability managers
Energy service company staff

Certified Energy Management vs Certified Energy Auditor

For more information on the difference between the CEA and CEM, click HERE.

Are you looking to earn a certification directly related to building energy audits? The Certified Energy Auditor training might be right for you.

Note: As an added value to CIET's Certified Energy Manager course, a fully functional FREE 90-day trial subscription to the RETScreen® Expert software (value of $200) is made available.

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Agenda

Day 1

The need for energy management
Energy management and surveys
Energy survey instrumentation
Building energy codes and standards
Indoor Air Quality; Energy Purchasing
Energy Accounting and Benchmarking; Energy rate structures; Electric rates and tariff structures

Day 2

Economic analysis and life cycle costing
Electrical systems and electric energy management
Lighting basics
Lighting system improvements
Building commissioning

Day 3

Electric motors and applications
Motors and drives
Compressed air systems
HVAC systems
Building envelope

Day 4

Boilers and steam systems
Pump Systems
CHP Systems and Renewable Energy
Energy management software
Green buildings; Practice problems
Basic Controls
Building automation and control systems

Day 5

Thermal energy storage, Maintenance, and Alternative financing
Q&A Period

Eligibility Criteria

Please click here to learn more about AEE’s eligibility criteria to obtain the certification.

Please note the eligibility criteria applies only to obtaining the certification and does not preclude you from attending the course.

Recognition

The CEM certification is recognized, required and otherwise supported in numerous public and private entities. In Canada, the CEM is frequently listed as a key qualification on job announcements, but is most notably recognized in the following ways:

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.

Certification Process

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The course includes...

Please note the presentation (slides) of this course will be shipped to your preferred mailing address. If your registration was made too close to the course (two weeks before the course starts or less), there is a possibility that you may receive it during or even after the course ends. If this happens, we will request AEE's permission to share the digital version with you, so you can follow the course as you wait for your material to arrive.

Policies and FAQ

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Continuing Education Units (CEU)	3.2
CSEP points	4 + 2 (for certification)
Regular fee	$2,670
Optional Exam/Prep coaching session	$400
AEE certification fee	$525

Program

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Duration: 5 days

Informations

Upcoming Sessions

Starts 07 July 2025