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ASEAN Energy Manager

Accreditation Scheme

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About AEMAS
ASEAN Energy Manager Accreditation Scheme
Funded by European Commission

Main Applicant : ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), Indonesia

Partners:
Action Sustainable Development (ASD France)
Copper Development Center South East Asia (CDC SEA Thailand)
Malaysia Energy Center (PTM Malaysia)
Myanmar Engineering Society (MES Myanmar)
Energy Efficiency Practitioners Association of the Philippines
(ENPAP Philippines)
Pelangi (Indonesia)
Research Center for Energy and Environment (RCEE Vietnam)

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Design of AEMAS
Build managerial and business skills of
Energy Managers through training
Improve professional standing and
credibility of Energy Managers through
accreditation
Provide commercial benefits to end-users
through certification

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Structure of AEMAS

Accreditation of
energy managers

Certification of
end-users

Obtained after training and examination

Subject to periodical review of professional
performance

Obtained by end-users which have

implemented sustainable energy
management procedures according to AEMAS
criteria and used AEMAS accredited energy
managers

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Definition of the Energy Manager as in AEMAS

Energy Manager shall

Be given authority from top management
Report directly to top management
Be one of the high-level management people ( energy
manager as dedicated function or as a joint function )

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Definition of the Energy Manager as in AEMAS

Example 1: Energy Manager as a dedicated function

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Definition of the Energy Manager as in AEMAS

Example 2: Energy Manager as a joint function

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An outline of the accreditation procedures for energy

managers
Minimum Qualifications

Compulsory training requirements

Categories of accredited energy managers

Accreditation process

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Categories of Energy Managers : 3 Categories

1. Certified Energy Manager ( CEM )
2. Professional Energy Manager ( PEM )

3. Executive Energy Manager ( EEM )

The purpose of having three categories of

energy managers is to assist and encourage
professionals in the energy management career.

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Accreditation Process

New candidates
With
Pre-Qualification
Experience
-Certification as energy
professional by
countries scheme

Training and Test(Compulsory)

New candidates with

minimum qualifications

Remarks : IEMP = Implemented Energy Management Projects

SAP = Significant Achievement Paper

Application & Qualification

Assessment

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Certified Energy
Manager CEM
AEMAS Blue License

3 years

- Submit 2 IEMP
- interview

Professional Energy
Manager PEM
AEMAS Gold License

7 years

- Submit 2 SAP
- interview

Executive Energy
Manager EEM
AEMAS Platinum
License

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Certification
Level

Certification
requirement

Certification
process

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Certification Level
There are 2 levels of certification. The Entry
level and the Showcase level.
Entry Level is the certification for organizations that
meet minimum energy management requirements:
i) Written energy policy adopted
ii) AEMAS Certified Energy Manager nominated
iii ) Budget and human resources allocated , etc

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Showcase Level is the certification of

organizations that
i) Have been certified as Entry Level and
want to move forward
ii ) Or have already implemented a
systematic approach to sustainable energy
management and have achieved
measurable & continual energy savings

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Certification Requirement
Organizations will be evaluated for their energy management performance
based on the level of fulfillment to requirements that cover the following
aspects :
Management

Achievement

Social
responsibilities

Financing

Organization

Process

Information

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1.

Management aspect

Corporate leadership
Planning
Energy policy
Energy Targets and Plan
Appointment of the Energy Manager
Planning and Allocation of Resources
Executive management Review of Energy Management
Performance

2. Organization aspect
Human resource
Energy Manager
Energy Management Structure and
Responsibilities
Staff Competency

Motivation

Organization Awareness and Accountability

Recognition of Energy Management Activities

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3. Process aspect
Process and equipment
Analysis of Energy Use
Purchasing and Procurement

4.

Operation management
Operation Control
Maintenance
Corrective and Preventive Actions

Information aspect

Information management
Document Control
Energy Records

Communication
Staff Communication
Report Structure

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5.

Financial aspect
Budget Management
Investment

6. Social responsibility aspect

Regulation compliance

7.

Achievement aspect

Energy Efficiency Monitoring

Energy Management System Audit

Management Review

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Outline of the course content

Day 1 First Half
Session 1 : Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Management
- Whats Sustainable Energy Management
- Sustainable Energy Management Concept
- ASEAN Energy Performance Certification Programme
1.2 Definition and role of Energy Manager
1.3 Responsibilities of Energy Manager
1.4 Recommended Code of Practice for Energy Manager
Second Half
Session 2 : Setting up a Sustainable Energy Management System
2.1 Effective Tool for Appraising Energy Management Performance of
Organization
2.2 Methodology for Preparation of Energy Management System
2.2.1 Enegy Policy
2.2.2 Effective Energy Management Committee
2.2.3 Energy Accounting Centres
2.2.4 Energy Efficiency Index
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Outline of the course content

Day 2 First Half
Session 2 :Setting up a Sustainable Energy Management System ( Cont. )
2.2.5 Working Manual and Tools for Energy Management
2.2.6 Energy Management Working Procedures
2.2.7 Investment Appraisal for Energy Efficiency Project
2.2.8 Human Resource Development in Energy Management System
2.2.9 Documentation in Energy Management System
Second Half
2.3 Setting Energy Target & Plan
2.3.1 Organizing Energy Audit & Analysis
2.3.2 How to set Energy Target & Plan (ET&P)
2.3.3 Measurement & Verification Guideline

2.4 Integration of Energy Management System into Business Practice

2.4.1 Monitoring System
2.4.2 Reporting System
2.4.3 Integration of Energy Management System with other quality or
standard system
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Outline of the course content

Day 3 First Half
Session 3 : Managing Activities in Sustainable Energy Management
System
3.1 Project Management and Controlling
3.1.1 Project planning & Controlling Techniques
3.1.2 Budget Management
3.2 Energy Management Performance Review
3.2.1 Performance Review Strategy & Approaches
3.2.2 Conducting Performance Review
Second Half
Theoretical Test

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Project Design
Block 1: Establishment of AEMAS institutional
structure
Finalization of training curriculum, accreditation and certification procedures;
Development of all supporting tools; Adoption of accreditation and
certification procedures in each country; Training of AEMAS Country Experts;
Establishment of AEMAS Country Chapters; Establishment of AEMAS
Steering Committee (s)

Block 2: Training and accreditation of energy

managers: Train and accredit local trainers; Organization of 125
workshops for training and accreditation of energy managers; Accreditation
of advanced-level energy managers (PEM)

Block 3: Certification of energy end-users: Develop

guidelines for certification of energy end-users; Train and accredit 103
AEMAS auditors; Provide assistance to energy managers; Conduct audits in
energy end-users; Host 30 seminars with external stakeholders; Certification
of energy end-users
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Project Design
Block 4: Visibility of the Action and of
AEMAS: Develop the AEMAS web site; Organize 26
AEMAS national conferences; Organize 2 AEMAS international
events; Publish and disseminate AEMAS e-newsletter (66
issues, 16,000 recipients)

Block 5: Project management and

evaluation: Establish project management structure ;
Track project progress on a quarterly basis Organize visits by
ACE project manager to each AEMAS Country Coordinator; ;
Conduct surveys through mailed questionnaires among
accredited energy managers Organize 1 project partners
meetings per year.
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Five pillars for the success of AEMAS

1. Alignment of AEMAS with ISO 50001 and national

schemes
2. Implementation of AEMAS based on national
capabilities

3. Support from the governments of ASEAN countries

through the EE&C SSN Focal Points
4. Long-term financial sustainability
5. Credibility and visibility

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UNEPs Role / Activities

Activity

UNEP

1.1: Revision and finalization of training

curriculum and procedures

1.Help revise training curriculum and accreditation

procedures for energy managers, as well as
certification criteria and procedures for end-users
2.Help ASD expert in analyzing synergies with
ISO 50001
3.Participate in project partners meeting

1.2: Development and publication of all

supporting tools

1.Help in Prepare trainers workbook; training

materials for energy managers
2.Participate in project partners meeting for
finalization

1.3: Finalize AEMAS management

procedures among partners

1.Provide inputs, share experience from India

1.4: Organize a project partners meeting

1.Participate in the meeting

1.5: Adoption of accreditation and

certification procedures in each country

1.Provide comments

1.6: Develop AEMAS database

1.Help with conceptualization, design

1.7: Training of AEMAS Country Experts

1.Provide 1 senior energy management expert to

become AEMAS trainer
2.Train AEMAS country experts

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UNEPs Role / Activities

1.8: Establishment of AEMAS Country
Chapters

1.Help identify members of the national country

chapters
2.Attend the inception workshop for members of the
AEMAS country chapter in Thailand

1.9: Management and sustainability of the

AEMAS Country Chapters

1.Attend meetings of the country chapters in Thailand

1.10: Establish AEMAS Steering Committee

(regional)

1.Participate

1.11: Organize annual meetings of the

AEMAS Steering Committee

1.Participate

2.1: Recruit local trainers

2.2: Train and accredit local trainers

1.Provide 1 senior energy management expert to

train local trainers

2.3: Prepare detailed training program for

energy managers
2.4: Organization of workshops for training
and accreditation of energy managers
2.5: Accreditation of advanced-level energy
managers (PEM)

1.Provide 1 senior energy management expert to

assist with the accreditation process for advancedlevel energy managers (review of applications and
papers submitted)

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UNEPs Role / Activities

3.1: Develop guidelines for certification of
energy end-users

1.Assist ASD / ACE expert for preparation of

guidelines

3.2 (a): Develop training curriculum for

auditors

1.Assist ASD expert for drafting of training curriculum

3.2 (b): Organize a train-the-trainer

workshop (for auditors)

1.Provide 1 senior energy management expert to

train AEMAS Country Experts

3.2 (c): Train and accredit AEMAS auditors

1.Help select candidates

3.3 (a): Manage and update the AEMAS

resource center

1.Help with conceptualization, design

3.3 (b): Host seminars with external

stakeholders
3.4: Certification of energy end-users

Resource speakers
1.Provide 1 senior energy management expert to
assist with the certification process energy end-users
(review of applications )

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UNEPs Role / Activities

4.1: Develop the AEMAS marketing
strategy

1.Provide inputs and recommendations, share

experience

4.2: Develop marketing kits

1.Financial support for posters, brochures, etc.

4.3: Develop the AEMAS web site

1.Help with conceptualization, design

4.5: Organize a launching conference in

each country

1.Participate, Resource speakers

4.6: Organize the annual AEMAS

conference in each country

1.Participate, Resource speakers

4.7: Organize a AEMAS international event

every 2 years

1.Participate Resource speakers

2.Financial support for logistics

4.8: Publish and disseminate AEMAS enewsletter

1.Provide content (articles) for the regional

newsletter

5.8: Organize 1 project partners meetings

per year

1.Participate (3 in year 1, then 1 per year, plus final

meeting end of year 4)

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For further inquiries Contact

Rajiv.garg@unep.org

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