[Bldg-sim] ASHRAE: Building Energy Modeling Professional Certification

[Carol Gardner]

Personally, I think the AEE is too expensive. I go to their local meetings
sometimes and they are good but as far as joining, too expensive. I agree
with Bill that the BEMP certification will be much better. In interests of
full disclosure, it was my idea and I think Lynn rocks!

Carol

On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:46 AM, Bishop, Bill <wbishop at pathfinder-ea.com>wrote:

> Paul,
>
> "For equal time, does anyone care to weigh in on AEE's BESA - Certified
> Building Energy Simulation Analyst?
> http://www.aeecenter.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3479"
>
> This is the first I've heard of BESA. From the link, it is a new
> certification and I'm guessing no one is certified yet. You have to take
> the training course first, which costs $1350 plus travel and lodging.
> Then you have the $200 exam fee and $200 renewal every three years. My
> guess is that there will be far fewer certified as BESA than ASHRAE
> BEMP. I think BEMP will be exclusive enough where it still has meaning,
> but might grow large enough that it is recognized by architects and
> engineers that don't do energy modeling. (Full disclosure - my boss is
> the new ASHRAE President.)
>
> Regards,
> Bill
>
> William Bishop, PE, BEMP, LEED(r) AP | Pathfinder Engineers & Architects
> LLP
> Mechanical Engineer
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
> [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Paul Riemer
> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:14 AM
> To: 'Jeff Haberl'; Otto Schwieterman; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> Cc: Abrams, Joyce
> Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] ASHRAE: Building Energy Modeling Professional
> Certification
>
> Thank you Jeff for sharing your perspective on the exam.
> Anyone considering an ASHRAE certification, should also consider the
> ASHRAE Continuing Education (ACE) credit requirements for
> recertification.
> http://www.ashrae.org/certification/page/1684
> Non-governmental certifications & accreditations (ASHRAE, USGBC, AEE)
> can be more specific than many professional license maintenance
> requirements.
> For equal time, does anyone care to weigh in on AEE's BESA - Certified
> Building Energy Simulation Analyst?
> http://www.aeecenter.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3479
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
> [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Haberl
> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:11 PM
> To: Otto Schwieterman; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> Cc: Abrams, Joyce
> Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] ASHRAE: Building Energy Modeling Professional
> Certification
>
> Hello:
>
> I can't speak to the LEED NC exam, but I can say that anyone who takes
> and passes the ASHRAE BEM Certificate really has to know something about
> building energy modeling, and probably much more. The ASHRAE Building
> Energy Modeling (BEM) exam was developed by ASHRAE in cooperation with
> IBPSA USA. IBPSA USA and ASHRAE have also developed a BEM workshop to
> assist in reviewing for the BEM exam, which I'd highly recommend as
> well. Dates for these workshops can be found on the ASHRAE web page, as
> well as the IBPSA USA web page, and other places.
>
> As someone who has taken and passed the exam, I can say that it was one
> of the hardest exams I've taken in a long time. It really tested my
> knowledge of building energy simulation and, with so many questions, and
> so short a time, it really tested my ability to sit through such an
> rigorous ordeal, and answer questions one after another, in rapid fire.
> I was humbled by the experience, and I've taught simulation since the
> early 1980s.
>
> Finally, it is my biased opinion that the building energy performance
> industry will soon begin to see the value in having "ASHRAE BEM
> Certified" simulators. Hence, I would strongly recommend giving this
> some serious consideration as a career enhancing opportunity.
>
> Jeff
>
> PS: I'd also consider taking the ASHRAE BEM workshop...a good warm up
> for the exam.
>
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> 8=)8=?
>
> Jeff S. Haberl, Ph.D.,P.E., FASHRAE..............jhaberl at tamu.edu
>
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>
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>
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> ________________________________
> From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
> [bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Otto Schwieterman
> [oschwieterman at fhai.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 2:09 PM
> To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> Subject: [Bldg-sim] ASHRAE: Building Energy Modeling Professional
> Certification
>
> Does anyone have opinions on the ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling
> Professional  Certification? I am looking into applying and was
> wondering if anyone has any advice/tips or if they can compare it to the
> LEED NC examination.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Otto
>
>
>
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Carol Gardner PE
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