ACEM Course October 2019

The Association of South Carolina Energy Managers (ASCEM), in partnership with the Energy Office, will hold its fall Accredited Commercial Energy Manager (ACEM) course October 14-18, 2019.

This year’s course will include four days of instruction including an introduction to energy basics and math, mechanical, electricity and controls, and lighting and energy economics. The course will conclude with a test on Friday, October 18. There is also an opportunity to take an individual course day/topic if you do not wish to receive the entire certification, or if you would like a refresher.

Attendees should have a proficiency in high school general math and Algebra I, must be willing to study roughly three hours each night, and will be asked to complete basic homework assignments.

This 4½-day workshop provides energy managers with a thorough overview of the many factors that affect commercial energy consumption as well as a foundation for identifying energy-saving investment opportunities. The overall objective of this training is to prepare attendees to perform commercial energy audits and provide energy management services to South Carolina’s commercial sector and State of South Carolina governmental facilities.

Areas of concentration include the commercial thermal envelope, electrical systems, lighting, and HVAC fundamentals as well as energy auditing procedures. Also covered are energy-savings calculation methods and simple payback, simple rate of return, and net present value calculation procedures.

Course Days and Topics

Monday, October 14 - Intro to Energy Basics and Math - Eddie Plowden

Tuesday, October 15 - Mechanical - Craig Hess

Wednesday, October 16 - Electricity and Controls - Lonnie Russell

Thursday, October 17 - Lighting and Energy Economics - Bill Lawler

Friday, October 18 - Final Exam