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The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) has signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with UC Davis University Extension (UCDE) to advance
the knowledge and professionalism in the field of energy management.
As
an adjunct to the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) and Business
Energy Professional (BEP® program and , the Association of Energy
Engineers (AEE) is pleased to be an official sponsor of the U.C.
Davis University Energy Resource Management Certificate program.
This initiative aims at enhancing student's involvement and increases
their role in the growing energy management discipline. The course
will serve as a solid foundation for students to move towards obtaining
their CEM or BEP Certification. For more information on the U.C.
Davis certificate program CLICK
HERE.
UC
Davis Extension is the professional and continuing education branch
of UC Davis and is a link to the many resources students can only
get from the University of California.
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CERTIFIED
BUSINESS ENERGY PROFESSIONAL (BEP) program awards
special recognition to those business/marketing and energy professionals
who have demonstrated a high level of competence and ethical fitness for
business/marketing and energy management related disciplines, as well
as laws governing and affecting energy professionals.
OBJECTIVES
To raise the professional standards of those engaged in
business/marketing, energy management, utility account management and
customer service representative.
To improve the practice of energy management by encouraging energy business
professionals in a continuing education program of professional development.
To identify persons with acceptable knowledge of the principles and practices
of business/marketing and energy management related disciplines and laws
governing and affecting energy professionals through completing an examination
and fulfilling prescribed standards of performance and conduct.
To award special recognition to those business/marketing and energy professionals
who have demonstrated a high level of competence and ethical fitness for
business/marketing and energy management.
ELIGIBILITY
The candidate must have one of the following:
- A four-year degree from an accredited university or college in business/marketing, engineering or architecture, or be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.). In addition, the applicant must have at least two years of experience in business/marketing/management/sales in the energy field.
- A four-year non-technical degree with at least three years experience in business/marketing/management/sales in the energy field.
- A two-year technical degree with at least five years experience in business/marketing/management/sales in the energy field.
- Eight years of experience in business/marketing/management/sales in the energy field.
- The current status of Certified Energy Manager (CEM®).
THE REQUIRED
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
The effective practice of business/marketing and energy
management in the energy field requires in-depth knowledge of a wide variety
of subjects. However, the candidate need only demonstrate to the satisfaction
of the certification board the knowledge and ability to apply the essentials
of business/marketing and energy management. To aid candidates in preparing
for the examination, the certification board makes available a bibliography
of suggested reference materials and a study guide.
Examination
Requirement
To be awarded the BEP designation, candidates must achieve
a pass rate of 70% on the examination. Examination scores are kept on
file by the certification director for a period of three years. Applicants
that do not receive certification status can request that their applications
be resubmitted to the BEP Board, if during that three-year period their
education or experience level changes.
The examination will be administered by the Association of Energy Engineers.
The applicant must complete the written exam. The applicant is given four
hours to complete the exam. Dates and locations are determined by the
BEP Board. Candidates are notified of this information by the BEP Director.
The examination questions are based on concepts and experiences basic
to business/marketing and energy management on recognized tests, and on
supplemental reading. The exam is open book! An examination administrator
will proctor the examination. This administrator may be an AEE executive,
an educator, a testing expert or agency, or whomever the certification
board deems appropriate. The questions will be multiple choice and true/false.
Grading is accomplished by the BEP Director. Examinations are identified
by number rather than by the candidate name to assure confidentiality
and objective grading.
The written BEP examination deals with such subjects as:
- Codes &
Standards
- Energy Fundamentals
- Energy Audits
- Energy Economics
- Metering
- Performance
Contracting/Financing
- Measurement
& Verification
- Energy Efficient
Equipment & Applications
- Building
Systems
- Procurement
of Energy
Schedule of Upcoming Examinations and Testing Sites
All BEP examinations are scheduled in conjunction with AEE's BEP preparatory seminar programs. Taking a seminar is not required for certification, but these programs are offered as a convenience for those who which to brush up on the basics in preparation for exam. The following links will take you to information and current schedules for these programs:
Comprehensive 5-Day Training Program for Business Energy Professional
5-day seminar / exam 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m on final day of seminar
Click applicable link to view the current schedule:
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Fundamentals of Business Energy Management
2 Day Seminar/ Exam 9:00 am – 1: 00 pm on morning of day following the seminar
Click applicable link to view the current schedule:
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MAINTAINING
CERTIFICATION
The continued education of professionals is essential to
enable them to cope with rapidly changing conditions. Therefore, to remain
certified as a Certified Business Energy Professional, you must accumulate
eight professional credits every three years and submit a completed recertification
form to the certification director. Each BEP reaches recertification date
on the fourth January 1st following the date appearing on the certificate
attesting to certification. Professional credits for recertification,
can be accumulated any time from the date certification is received to
the October immediately preceding the recertification date. Example: Professionals
certified by examination and receiving a certification during 2000, file
a record of eight professional points with the certification director
by October 31, 2003. These professionals all reach recertification on
January 1, 2004.
Activities
Applicable as Credits for BEP Renewal:
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Continued
employment in a business/marketing and energy management position
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4
credits for 3 years |
| Membership
in a professional engineering society |
2
credit per year |
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Continuing education in business/marketing and energy management
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4 credits
per:
- CEU earned (e.g.,1.6 CEU=3.2 credits)
or
-
10 contact hours of seminars
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LIFETIME
CERTIFICATION
A BEP, upon retiring and reaching the age of sixty-two
and retired is certified for life. No further reporting is necessary except
to notify the certification director of meeting the age requirement by
sending a copy of driver's license.
SUSPENSION or REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION
Certification will be terminated for professionals who
do not accumulate the required professional credits, unless, in the judgment
of the certification board, extenuating circumstances exist and the deficiency
can be readily overcome. The certification board reserves the right to
revoke certification due to professional unethics.
REINSTATEMENT OF BEP
Professionals who do not acquire sufficient BEP maintenance
points to be recertified on recertification date will be notified in writing
of suspension from using the BEP designation and will no longer be listed
as a BEP in any AEE publication until such time that the professional:
- Resubmits
to the certification process and successfully meets the criteria for
certification by personal data information and examination or,
- Acquires
make-up points at a cumulative total, equal to 3.5 per year for every
year since original date of certification.
FEES
An Application fee of $200.00 is payable with the filing
of the application. This includes the BEP application ($100.00) and the
first-time BEP examination fee ($100.00).
Renewal Fee
For each three-year renewal, the fee will be $200.00. The reinstatement
fee will also be $200.00. No refunds allowed.
USE OF BEP
DESIGNATION
A Certified Business Energy Professional (BEP) may use
the designation with name on organization letterhead, business cards,
and all forms of address.
Certification is for individuals only. The BEP designation may not be
used to imply that an organization or firm is certified.
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