BEP — Business Energy Professional

IntermediateCertification · formal examActiveGrowing
Issuer
AEE (Association of Energy Engineers)
Industry
Sustainability & Green Building
Domain
Energy Management & Efficiency
Level
Intermediate
Type
Certification · formal exam
Exam fee
$400 — verified 2026-10-14 · official price

Requirements

Experience
4-year related degree or PE/RA + 2 years, up to no degree + 8 years (or current CEM); BEPIT option
Training
Required: Approved BEP training

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 3 years, 10 credits credits per cycle, $300 renewal fee. Renew by earning CPE credits.

All AEE certifications run 3 years; 10 renewal credits per cycle; USD 300 renewal fee every three years (USD 50 reinstatement if late)

Recognition

Energy management credential for business, finance and procurement-side energy roles

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