Energy Management Professional (EMP) Virtual Seminar
Virtual EMP Seminar
- July 26 – 27, 2023
- 2-5 PM Eastern Each Day
- Approved for 6 AIA LUs
- $550 for Seminar & Exam + App Fees
- $300 for Seminar Only
- EMA Members Receive 25% off, use code “EMA”
This two-day, six-hour course provides an overview and refresher on energy management and how it can be applied. Instructors explain EMA’s commissioning-based approach to energy management that maximizes energy savings and optimizes building performance. Sample problems and common calculations will be demonstrated throughout the workshop. This course is also open to non-certification candidates at a discounted rate. Handouts and a recording of the seminar will be provided.
Virtual EMP Seminar Course Content
- 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 - Procedures
- 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
- This seminar is optional for EMP candidates and is not intended to address specific exam content.

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.
Fees
The total cost to attend is $550, which also covers application and exam fees. Companies who have staff member successfully pass the Energy Management Professional exam are invited to join as EMA Corporate Members. Corporate Membership dues are $250 a year.
Those who wish to attend for educational purposes may register for the seminar alone for $300 (does not include certification fees).
Exam
After the seminar, candidates with approved applications are sent instructions on how to schedule an exam at one of 900 local testing centers. This seminar is also available to non-candidates for education purposes.

EMP Certification
All **eligible** EMP Seminar attendees pursuing certification need to submit an EMP application. Seminar registrants who paid the $550 fee do not need to submit payment with an EMP application.
Your Instructors

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]