Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)

AEE offers a full array of informational outreach programs including seminars (live and online), conferences, journals, books, and certification programs. AEE’s network of over 100 local chapters meets regularly to discuss regional issues. AEE’s roster of Corporate Members is a veritable “who’s who” from the commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, energy services, and utility sectors.

The AEE Energy Insight is a high-quality online newsletter that focuses on the accomplishment of the Association and its members. AEE publishes three technical journals: International Journal of Energy Management, and International Journal of Strategic Energy & Environmental Planning, complimentary to all AEE members, and Alternative Energy & Distributed Generation Journal, complimentary to those AEE members who are also members of the Co-generation & Distributed Generation Institute (CI) or Alternative & Renewable Development Institute (AREDI).

The Foundation of the Association of Energy Engineers is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to furthering education in energy and management. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships for use by outstanding students.

AEE offers certifications including Certified Energy Manager (CEM)®. The Certified Energy Manager is an individual who optimizes the energy performance of a facility, building or industrial plant. The CEM is a systems integrator for electrical, mechanical, process and building infrastructure, analyzing the optimum solutions to reduce energy consumption in a cost effective approach. CEM’s are often team leaders and help to develop and implement their organizations’ energy management strategies. CEM’s have gained increased recognition within the energy industry and by companies looking to strengthen their competitive position by having a CEM on staff.