Energy Auditor Re-Certification Course | Face to Face Oct. 26-27, 2026

🔌 Energy Auditor Re-Certification Course (EARC)

2-Day Course Design (16 Hours)
Aligned with DOE Energy Efficiency & Conservation Act (RA 11285) Guidelines

📘 Brief Description of the Training

The Energy Auditor Re-Certification Course (EARC) is a mandatory refresher and competency validation program for DOE-Certified Energy Auditors (CEA) whose certification is nearing expiration.

This 2-day (16-hour) course is designed to update, reinforce, and validate the auditor’s competence in conducting Level 2 Energy Audits, Investment Grade Audits (IGA), Measurement & Verification (M&V), financial analysis, and emerging technologies, in accordance with Department of Energy guidelines and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (RA 11285).

The program combines policy updates, advanced technical refreshers, case-based workshops, and applied calculations, ensuring auditors remain compliant, competent, and industry-ready.

🎯 Learning Objectives

At the end of the 2-day re-certification course, participants will be able to:

• Reaffirm compliance with RA 11285, its IRR, and recent DOE circulars and guidelines
• Differentiate and apply Level 1 vs Level 2 Energy Audit requirements
• Conduct and evaluate Measurement & Verification (M&V) using ISO 50015 / IPMVP principles
• Perform Investment Grade Energy Audits (IGA) and identify viable Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
• Apply financial analysis and modeling for energy projects (NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity analysis)
• Integrate data analytics, IoT, and digital tools in modern energy auditing
• Update knowledge on renewable energy systems and transport (ICE–EV) energy efficiency policies
• Demonstrate continued technical competence and ethical fitness as a DOE-Certified Energy Auditor

📚 Course Content by Module (with Workshops)

Module 1: Updates on the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Act (RA 11285)

(DOE-CEA-RC-01 | 1 Hour)
Key Topics

• Overview of RA 11285 and IRR
• Latest DOE Department Circulars, DCs, and DOs
• Compliance requirements for covered facilities
• Penalties, reporting obligations, and audit implications
• Alignment with DENR and ERC regulations

🛠 Workshop

• Compliance Mapping Exercise:
  Identify applicable RA 11285 compliance points for a sample commercial facility

Module 2: Introduction to Energy Audit – Level 2 Refresher

(DOE-CEA-RC-02 | 3 Hours)
Key Topics

• Energy Audit principles, types, and scope
• Level 1 vs Level 2 Energy Audit comparison
• ISO 50002 and ASHRAE audit frameworks
• Audit planning, data collection, and reporting requirements
• Energy Management System (EnMS) audit linkages

🛠 Workshop

• Level 2 Audit Scoping Workshop
  Define boundaries, SEUs, data needs, and audit plan for a case facility

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Module 3: Measurement and Verification (M&V)

(DOE-CEA-RC-03 | 6 Hours)
Key Topics

• ISO 50015 and IPMVP fundamentals
• Baseline development and normalization
• Data collection, metering plans, and accuracy
• Energy performance indicators (EnPIs)
• Savings verification, uncertainty, and reporting

🛠 Workshop

• M&V Plan Development
  Create a baseline, select IPMVP option, and compute verified savings

Module 4: Financial Analysis and Modeling

(DOE-CEA-RC-04 | 1 Hour)
Key Topics

• Basic financial metrics (NPV, IRR, Payback)
• Financial structuring of energy projects
• Sensitivity and risk analysis

🛠 Workshop

• Financial Feasibility Exercise
  Evaluate the viability of an ECM using sample cost and savings data

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Module 5: Investment Grade Audit (IGA)

(DOE-CEA-RC-05 | 2 Hours)
Key Topics

• SEU identification and load profiling
• Detailed ECM analysis
• Equipment/process improvement options
• Cost estimation and energy performance assessment

🛠 Workshop

• IGA Case Analysis
  Identify ECMs and prepare an executive-level audit recommendation

Module 6: Internet of Things (IoT) & Data Analytics for Energy Audits

(DOE-CEA-RC-06 | 1 Hour)
Key Topics

• Energy data acquisition methods
• Introduction to data analytics for audits
• Statistical tools for energy analysis
• Digital reporting and dashboards

🛠 Workshop

• Data Interpretation Exercise
  Analyze sample interval data and extract audit insights

Module 7: Renewable Energy Systems

(DOE-CEA-RC-07 | 1 Hour)
Key Topics

• Overview of RE technologies (Solar, Wind, Biomass, etc.)
• Performance, reliability, and efficiency considerations
• Financial and environmental impacts

🛠 Workshop

• RE Screening Exercise
  Assess technical and economic feasibility of an RE option

Module 8: Transportation Energy Efficiency (ICE–EV)

(DOE-CEA-RC-08 | 1 Hour)
Key Topics

• EV Roadmap and fuel economy labeling
• GHG reduction targets
• Alternative fuels and efficiency metrics
• Transport sector energy performance indicators

🛠 Workshop

• Transport Energy Analysis
  Compare ICE vs EV energy and emissions performance

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👥 Target Participants

• DOE-Certified Energy Auditors (CEA)
• Auditors due for re-certification or nearing certification expiry
• Practicing energy professionals conducting commercial or industrial energy audits
• Consultants supporting DOE compliance and energy efficiency programs

Entry Requirement:
✔ Must be a DOE-Certified Energy Auditor