Starting this year ASHRAE will offer BEMP Certification. This certification has been developed in conjunction with IESNA and the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA-USA). The purpose of the program is to certify individuals’ competency regarding numerous aspects of energy modeling, which include: evaluating results, model calibrations, result interpretations, and economic analysis.
The first round of testing will be available at ASHRAE’s Winter Conference and AHR Expo (Jan 25-27, 2010). For those in the Central Florida Chapter, that means a short drive to the Orange County Convention Center. After the first round of testing, BEMP Certification will be available through test centers in the U.S. and internationally starting in March 2010.
The initial BEMP Certification test held this month will cost $147.50 for members and $207.50 for non members. Examinations taken after January will run $295 for members and $415 for non members.
For more information and to check for eligibility, visit the ASHRAE website at: http://www.ashrae.org/certification/page/2491.
