Certified Energy Audit
About Course
The Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) Program is an industry-recognized certification that equips participants with the knowledge and skills to evaluate energy use patterns, identify inefficiencies, and implement cost-saving solutions. Designed for professionals in energy management and sustainability, this program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications
Who Should Attend The Course
Energy Managers and Auditors
Facility and Plant Managers
Environmental and Sustainability Professionals
Engineers and Consultants in energy management
Course Outline:
DAY 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF
ENERGY AUDITING
Key Topics:
- Overview of energy management systems
- Principles of energy auditing and standards (ISO 50001)
- Types of energy audits: Preliminary and detailed audits
Activities:
- Workshop: Basics of energy consumption assessment
- Case study: Identifying potential audit opportunities
- Exercise: Understanding energy data and metrics
DAY 2: ENERGY SYSTEMS AND
EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS
Key Topics:
- Understanding energy systems: Electrical, mechanical, and thermal
- Energy efficiency technologies and practices
- Key performance indicators for energy efficiency
Activities:
- Simulation: Analyzing energy efficiency in HVAC systems
- Group exercise: Identifying inefficiencies in lighting systems
- Hands-on session: Calculating system efficiency
DAY 3: TOOLS AND METHODOLOGIES FOR ENERGY AUDITING
Key Topics:
- Data collection techniques and instrumentation
- Energy audit software tools and technologies
- Developing an energy baseline and benchmarking performance
Activities:
- Workshop: Using tools to measure energy consumption
- Exercise: Setting baselines and benchmarks for facilities
- Demonstration: Energy audit software in action
DAY 4: FINANCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF ENERGY AUDITING
Key Topics:
- Cost-benefit analysis for energy efficiency projects
- Calculating ROI, payback periods, and lifecycle costs
- Environmental impact and carbon footprint reduction strategies
Activities:
- Case study: Cost analysis for energy retrofit projects
- Group activity: Proposing energy-saving measures with ROI projections
- Discussion: Aligning energy auditing with sustainability goals
DAY 5: ENERGY AUDIT REPORTING AND CERTIFICATION
Key Topics:
- Preparing detailed energy audit reports
- Recommendations for energy savings and system optimization
- Certification process and maintaining professional standards
Activities:
- Workshop: Drafting an energy audit report
- Final assessment: Presenting audit findings to stakeholders
- Certification exam: Achieving the Certified Energy Auditor credential