CABEC now offers THREE programs for energy professionals:
Certified Energy Analyst (CEA), Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) and Energy Code Specialist (ECS)
Compare features and requirements for the AEA and CEA:
| Features | AEA | CEA |
| Residential & Nonresidential Available? | Yes | Yes |
| View status in online dashboard? | Yes | Yes |
| Stamp & Certificate? | No | Yes |
| Requirements | AEA | CEA |
| CABEC Membership required? | Yes | No (but Yes saves $) |
| Application Fee | $0 w/ any Membership | $0 w/ Pro Membership |
| Yearly Maintenance Fee | $0 w/ any Membership | $50 discount w/ Pro Membership (for 2019; pending final decision) |
| Pass multiple choice “AEA” exam | Yes | Yes |
| Pass ACM/modeling “CEA” exam | No | Yes |
| Certify viewing of Professional Practices Workshop Video | Yes | Yes |
| Submit Direct Experience Requirements | No | Yes |
| Yearly 9 Hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) | No | Yes |
