EMP CERTIFICATION INFO
Those qualifying to apply for the EMP Certification Exam should go to the Certification Page for more information on eligibility and the application.
NOTE**
All EMP Seminar attendees perusing certification need to submit an EMP application. If you are registering for the EMP Seminar, you do not need to submit payment with your EMP application.
QUESTIONS?
For more information contact EMA Headquarters at 202 737-1334
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Virtual EMP Seminar
Check back for updates on the incoming EMP Seminar OnDemand!
Approved for 4 AIA LUs
The intensive four hour virtual seminar helps EMP candidates understand the energy management process and how it can be applied. It provides a complete framework for a commissioning-based, energy management process that achieves maximum energy efficiency and optimal building performance. After the seminar, approved Energy Management Professional (EMP) candidates can test at one of 900 local testing centers.
The seminar is also open to non-candidates for education purposes. The total cost to attend is $550, which also covers application and exam fees.
Course Content:
Day 1:
Importance of Energy Management
Units, Acronyms, Services and Codes & Standards
Resiliency / Reliability and Security
Energy Planning – Team Resources – Integration with Sustainability
Energy Planning – Coordination on capital projects / energy reports
Renewable Energy
Energy Planning – Managerial Initiatives
Establishing an Energy Baseline
Energy Performance Benchmarks
Analyzing Utility Invoices
Forecasting Energy Costs
Procuring Cost Effective Energy Sources
Energy Auditing – Procedures
Day 2:
Identifying Opportunities – ECMs and FIMs
No Cost / Low Cost Strategies
Identifying / Evaluating Savings 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
INSTRUCTOR BIOS
Robert Knoedler, P.E., CxA, EMP
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
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.