Certified Energy Auditor Course. Portobello Institute Dublin

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

In 2006 the Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) certificate was developed and added to the broad portfolio of professional certifications offered by the Association of Energy Engineers. Rising energy costs and inefficiency in plants and buildings is continually driving the need for trained and experienced energy auditors. The CEA certification is one that identifies professionals as having the required knowledge and experience needed to succeed in the growing field of energy auditing.

The objectives of the course are

To raise the professional standards of those engaged in energy auditing
To improve the practice with acceptable knowledge of the principles and practices of energy auditing through completing an examination and fulfilling prescribed standards of performance and conduct
To award special recognition to those energy auditing professionals who have demonstrated a high level of competence and ethical fitness in energy auditing.

Qualifications gained

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) awarded by the Association of Energy Engineers

Entry requirements

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. Candidates for CEA Certification must also fall into one of the following categories.

A 4 year degree from an accredited university or college in engineering or architecture OR be a registered Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) OR a Registered Architect (R.A) In addition the applicant must have at least 3 years of verifiable experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management or experience related to energy management.
A 4 year non-engineering degree with at least 4 years of verifiable experience in energy, auditing, energy management, facility management or experience related to energy management.
A 2 year technical degree with at least 5 years of verifiable experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management or experience related to energy management.
10 years of verifiable experience in energy auditing, energy management, facility management, or experience related to energy management.
The current status of Certified Energy Manager (CEM®)

Course structure

This is a 3 day course.

Course content modules

Building Envelope- heat flow concept, R & U values, walls, roofs, windows LOW E glass, infiltration, energy management opportunities
Lighting Systems- measurement of light, efficiency/efficacy/light colour - CCT/CRI, lamp lumen depreciation, lamp types, controls, energy management opportunities
Air Conditioning Systems- HVAC basics/load estimating, efficiencies, components, chillers, piping arrangements, energy saving opportunities.
Heating Systems- boilers, distribution systems and thermal units, boiler energy management opportunities, furnaces, furnace energy management opportunities
Motors and Drives- types of motors, squirrel cage induction motors, operating characteristics/efficiencies, variable frequency drives, energy management opportunities.
Domestic Hot Water Systems- types/efficiencies, circulating pumps, heap pump water heaters, energy management opportunities.
Ventilation Systems- types/characteristics, heat recovery methods, energy management opportunities.
Water Conservation and Audits- rate structures, water conservation methods, irrigation and landscaping, water audit.
Utility Analysis- demand and energy, rates classifications, identifying billing errors, energy accounting.

The course and exam will be presented in SI units and will fully reference European and Irish Energy Policy. The course is presented in a lecture and discussion format. Where an individual meets the pre-qualification, experience and required examination mark, the CEA® qualification will be awarded by the Association of Energy Engineers.

This course is delivered in conjunction with the Association of Energy Engineers and delivered by AEE approved instructors.

Exams and Exam Fee

CEA examination questions are drawn from areas of knowledge such as energy auditing methodology, auditing instrumentation, auditing tools, economic analysis, building systems technology, lighting, HVAC, building envelope, controls, boilers and steam systems, water auditing and reviewing auditing reports. The exam is open book and questions are a mixture of multiple choice and true/false.

Booking

Course Cost: €1386

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