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

[Luke Morton]

I am a CEPE, but not yet a BEMP (but I've been reading this thread with
interest).
Looking at the flavor of expertise tested on the BEMP exam, and contrasting
this with California's CEPE, I would say that the two are not a good fit.
 The CEPE test was almost entirely focused on the Title 24, and how that
specific code considers various elements within energy modeling.  For
example, there are questions about how much low-efficacy lighting is allowed
in kitchens and bathrooms, and under what conditions.  So, it is less about
energy modeling itself, and more about how Title 24 wants you to review
plans and compose energy models.

Thus, I think I would find *both* certifications useful, but for different
reasons.


--Luke Morton

On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 1:58 PM, Rob Salcido <RSalcido at archenergy.com> wrote:

>  Hello,
>
> Does the BEMP work in conjunction with the Certified Energy Plans Examiner
> (CEPE) credential in California?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rob Salcido
>
>
>
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> >>> Jeff Haberl <jhaberl at tamu.edu> 8/31/2010 9:11 PM >>>
>
> 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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> ________________________________
> 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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