CEA — Certified Energy Auditor

Requirements

Experience

From a 4-year engineering/architecture degree or PE/RA + 3 years' energy auditing experience up to no degree + 10 years (or current CEM + 3 years); CEA-IT option otherwise

Training

Required: Approved CEA training program

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); membership credits not accepted for CEA

Recognition

ANAB-accredited energy audit credential; recognised under ASHRAE Standard 211 for commercial building audits

Related certifications

• AEE CBCP Certified Building Commissioning Professional
• CMVP Certified Measurement & Verification Professional
• GBE Certified Green Building Engineer

Career paths that include CEA

• Energy Manager — Core phase
• Renewable Energy Professional — Advanced phase