Energy Management Professional (EMP) Seminar In-Person

EMP Seminar & Exam at CxEnergy 2024 - San Diego

  • calendar April 29 - 30
  • location-pin San Diego, CA | CxEnergy 2024
  • quality Earn up to 12 AIA LUs
  • document $1,050 Seminar & Exam | $800 Seminar Only
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Level up with a powerful energy credential. This one-and-a-half day seminar helps EMP Certification candidates review the energy management process, and how it can be applied . The EMP Seminar features 12 hours of actionable instruction covering all relevant energy aspects from codes and standards and managerial planning to monitoring project performance and persistence of savings. Instructors will walk through sample equations and scenarios with the class, with the exam being administered on the final day to approved candidates. The seminar is open to non-candidates. Breakfast and lunch are provided both days. 

Course Content

  • Planning Effective Energy Management
  • Managing Energy Information (utility, weather, etc.)
  • Implementing the Energy Management Program (including ongoing commissioning)
  • Managing Budgets and Finances (audits, forecasts and procurement)
  • Implementing Energy Efficient Projects (including M&V and evaluation)
  • Managing Energy Communications
EMP Seminar Attendee
EMP Seminar Attendee
January, 2021 Class

I thought the team did a great job of providing pre-material to ensure participants were prepared for the course.

EMP Seminar Attendee
EMP Seminar Attendee
January, 2021 Class

I feel like i could sit down and drinks beers all day long with Bob and Al, swapping stories of good and bad projects.

  • Identifying Opportunities - ECMs and FIMs
  • No Cost / Low Cost Strategies Identifying / Evaluating Saving For ECMs / FIMs
  • Economic Analysis Preparing Budgets
  • Implementing Energy Measures
  • Project Close-out Activities
  • Various Documentation and Training Measures
  • Monitoring Project Performance
  • Persistence of Savings
  • Energy Communication
  • Importance of Energy Management
  • Units, Acronyms, Services and Codes & Standards
  • Resiliency / Reliability and Security
  • Energy Planning (Team Resources, Coordination and Managerial Initiatives)
  • Establishing an Energy Baseline
  • Energy Performance Benchmarks
  • Analyzing Utility Invoices
  • Forecasting Energy Costs
  • Procuring Cost Effective Energy Source
  • Energy Auditing

Schedule

April 29, 2024

  • 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m – Registration and Breakfast
  • 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – EMP Seminar
  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – EMP Seminar

April 30, 2024

  • 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
  • 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – EMP Seminar
  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – EMP Exam (Approved candidates only)
  • This seminar is OPTIONAL for EMP Certification Candidates and NOT required to sit the exam.

Fees

The total cost to attend is $1,050, which also covers application and exam fees. Companies who have staff member successfully pass the Energy Management Professionals exam are invited to join as EMA Corporate Members. Corporate Membership dues are $500 a year. Non certification candidates can register for the seminar only for $800.

Exam

To prepare for the exam, please review the exam preparation page with linked resources and sample equations for your convenience. This list reference list is not intended to be a comprehensive list. This seminar is also available to non-candidates for education purposes.

EMP Certification

All EMP Seminar attendees must submit an EMP application at least two weeks in advance. Seminar registrants who paid the $1,050 fee do not need to submit payment with an EMP application.

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Robert Knoedler, P.E., CxA, EMP

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Robert Knoedler is a vice president at Hanson Professional Services Inc. in Springfield, IL, and serves as the principal-in-charge for building commissioning and energy services both nationally and internationally. He holds degrees in both mechanical and electrical engineering. His expertise is in the analysis, design and commissioning of mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) and electrical (lighting and power distribution) building systems.

Al LaPera, CxA, EMP, LEED AP

Kimley-Horn

With 42 years of professional experience, Al has worked on a broad range of building types, including educational, healthcare, and commercial facilities. He is well versed in the design and analysis of HVAC systems and providing engineering services, including planning, analysis and construction observation from project inception through construction administration. His engineering expertise focuses on systems commissioning, energy analysis and energy auditing.

Questions?

For more information contact EMA Headquarters at 202 737-1334 or email: [email protected]