Energy Auditor Schooling Training

Becoming an energy auditor is a great opportunity to get a green job. Energy Auditors help companies reduce their energy consumption. They also are used in building and home buying. Certification is very important as well as some education. If you have a degree in engineering you should look into becoming a certified energy auditor. If you are coming from the auto industry, the work that you have done may qualify for experience. It may give you the background necessary to shift into a new green career.

The association of energy engineers offers a two certification programs that will be vital for you to start this lucrative career. To be a certified energy auditor (CEA) you will need to qualify under these requirements. Have a four year energy or architecture degree, or a 4 year degree with 4 years of experience in this field, or a 2 year technical degree with 5 years of experience. You may choose to be a Certified energy auditor in training (CEAIT) first, this only requires passing the CEA exam and an engineering degree.

You can also qualify if you are a certified Energy Manager (CEM). To be a CEM you need to qualify with any of these; 4 year engineering degree with 3 years experience or 4 year business or related field with 5 years of experience or 2 years of technical school with 8 year experience or 10 years of verified experience.

Once you have these requirements you must take a seminar and the certification exam. Taken together they will run you around $1500. This money is certainly a good investment. If you do not have an engineering degree do not be put off. This job is attainable for anyone who can qualify with experience.

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