EMP Seminar In Person - EMA: Energy Management Association

Energy Management Professional (EMP) Seminar In-Person EMP Seminar & Exam at CxEnergy 2026 – Chicago, IL calendar Monday, April 21 – Tuesday, April 22 location-pin Chicago, IL | CxEnergy 2026 quality Earn up to 12 AIA LUs document $1,050 Seminar & Exam | $800 Seminar Only Interest Form Level up with a powerful energy credential. This one-and-a-half day seminar helps EMP Certification candidates review the energy management process, and how it can be applied . The EMP Seminar features 12 hours of actionable instruction covering all relevant energy aspects from codes and standards and managerial planning to monitoring project performance and persistence of savings. Instructors will walk through sample equations and scenarios with the class, with the exam being administered on the final day to approved candidates. The seminar is open to non-candidates. Breakfast and lunch are provided both days.  Course Content Planning Effective Energy Management Managing Energy Information (utility, weather, etc.) Implementing the Energy Management Program (including ongoing commissioning) Managing Budgets and Finances (audits, forecasts and procurement) Implementing Energy Efficient Projects (including M&V and evaluation) Managing Energy Communications EMP Seminar Attendee December, 2024 Class Great introduction session to new energy management professionals. EMP Seminar Attendee December, 2024 Class Some other courses focus heavily on the math and doing it by hand which isn’t likely to take place in the field. This course makes sure that does not dominate the course and more practical for my day-to-day. EMP Seminar Attendee December, 2024 Class Good overview and explanation of energy concepts. Identifying Opportunities – ECMs and FIMs No Cost / Low Cost Strategies Identifying / Evaluating Saving For ECMs / FIMs Economic Analysis Preparing Budgets Implementing Energy Measures Project Close-out Activities Various Documentation and Training Measures Monitoring Project Performance Persistence of Savings Energy Communication Importance of Energy Management Units, Acronyms, Services and Codes & Standards Resiliency / Reliability and Security Energy Planning (Team Resources, Coordination and Managerial Initiatives) Establishing an Energy Baseline Energy Performance Benchmarks Analyzing Utility Invoices Forecasting Energy Costs Procuring Cost Effective Energy Source Energy Auditing Schedule April 28, 2025 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m – Registration and Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – EMP Seminar 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – EMP Seminar April 29, 2025 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – EMP Seminar 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – EMP Exam (Approved candidates only) This seminar is OPTIONAL for EMP Certification Candidates and NOT required to sit the exam. Fees The total cost to attend is $1,050, which also covers application and exam fees. Companies who have staff member successfully pass the Energy Management Professionals exam are invited to join as EMA Corporate Members. Corporate Membership dues are $500 a year. Non certification candidates can register for the seminar only for $800. Exam To prepare for the exam, please review the exam preparation page with linked resources and sample equations for your convenience. This list reference list is not intended to be a comprehensive list. This seminar is also available to non-candidates for education purposes. EMP Certification All EMP Seminar attendees must submit an EMP application at least two weeks in advance. Seminar registrants who paid the $1,050 fee do not need to submit payment with an EMP application. Submit EMP Application Are You Eligible? Check! Robert Knoedler, P.E., CxA, EMP Hanson Professional Services Inc. Robert Knoedler is an executive consultant and vice president at Hanson Professional Services and past president of the Energy Management Association (EMA). He has spent over 40 years as a consultant in mechanical/electrical facility design, commissioning, and energy management. Bob has presented to numerous private and governmental organizations and has published a number of articles related to energy management and commissioning. Al LaPera, CxA, EMP, LEED AP Kimley-Horn With 42 years of professional experience, Al has worked on a broad range of building types, including educational, healthcare, and commercial facilities. He is well versed in the design and analysis of HVAC systems and providing engineering services, including planning, analysis and construction observation from project inception through construction administration. His engineering expertise focuses on systems commissioning, energy analysis and energy auditing. Questions? For more information contact EMA Headquarters at 202 737-1334 or email: [email protected]