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<DIV>Does the BEMP work in conjunction with the Certified Energy Plans Examiner (CEPE) credential in California? </DIV>
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<DIV>Rob Salcido</DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 3pt 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: #292929; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">Improving building performance since 1982<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P><BR><BR>>>> Jeff Haberl <jhaberl@tamu.edu> 8/31/2010 9:11 PM >>><BR>Hello:<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Jeff<BR><BR>PS: I'd also consider taking the ASHRAE BEM workshop...a good warm up for the exam.<BR><BR>8=! 8=) :=) 8=) ;=) 8=) 8=( 8=) 8=() 8=) 8=| 8=) :=') 8=)8=?<BR><BR>Jeff S. Haberl, Ph.D.,P.E., FASHRAE..............jhaberl@tamu.edu<BR><BR>Professor............................................................Office Ph: 979-845-6507<BR><BR>Department of Architecture.............................Lab Ph:979-845-6065<BR><BR>Energy Systems Laboratory.............................FAX: 979-862-2457<BR><BR>Texas A&M University.....................................77843-3581<BR><BR>College Station, Texas, USA, 77843..................URL:www.esl.tamu.edu<BR><BR>8=/ 8=) :=) 8=) ;=) 8=) 8=() 8=) :=) 8=) 8=! 8=) 8=? 8=)8=0<BR><BR>________________________________<BR>From: bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org [bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Otto Schwieterman [oschwieterman@fhai.com]<BR>Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 2:09 PM<BR>To: bldg-sim@lists.onebuilding.org<BR>Subject: [Bldg-sim] ASHRAE: Building Energy Modeling Professional Certification<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>Otto<BR><BR><BR><BR>________________________________________________________________________________________<BR>Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. intends to send this transmission (including any attachments) only to the<BR>designated individual or entity. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender by replying<BR>to the electronic mail (if electronic) or by telephone at the number indicated on this document.<BR>Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in the<BR>electronic mail. Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc., will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising<BR>from the use of this electronic mail or attachments. Use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction<BR>of this message by unintended recipients is not authorized and maybe unlawful. Any information included in<BR>this transmission that is not related to contracts with our authorization, verbal or written, by Fanning/Howey<BR>Associates, Inc. may not be covered by our professional liability insurance.<BR><BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>Bldg-sim mailing list<BR><A href="http://lists.onebuilding.org/listinfo.cgi/bldg-sim-onebuilding.org">http://lists.onebuilding.org/listinfo.cgi/bldg-sim-onebuilding.org</A><BR>To unsubscribe from this mailing list send a blank message to BLDG-SIM-UNSUBSCRIBE@ONEBUILDING.ORG<BR></DIV></BODY></HTML>