Frequently Asked Questions

Information about how to renew your certification can be found here

50 points over the past 3 years are required to renew; 30 of which can be obtained through active work experience in the energy field.

The other 20 can be obtained a variety of ways. Please visit the renewal form to see examples. Click here.

The cost to renew is $150. However, if you are past due and beyond the grace period, the late fee and renewal fee total cost is $250. Please let us know if you intend to renew, but will not meet the renewal deadline. 

Work experience that includes being involved with and/or performing energy-related activities.

Fill out the renewal form, found here, and send to renewal@theiep.org. Please let us know if you intend to renew but will not meet the renewal deadline.

No. The continuing education must be within the past 3 years since your last renewal period. 

Please reach out to us at renewal@theiep.org to discuss  your circumstances.

EP’s Professional Energy Manager® (PEM) certification is recognized worldwide and is designed to equip you with practical tools to help you and your employer achieve your energy and sustainability goals. The PEM can be obtained in a variety of ways that fit your needs, learning style, and budget. It can also be coupled with an Energy Management Diploma from North Carolina State University – a top-25 graduate engineering program in the United States.

Going through the NCSU course will get you the opportunity to obtain both the PEM and Diploma with one test. Our partnership with SE also provides the opportunity to get the PEM (but not the Diploma). The PEM is the certification which has the usual continuing education requirements, renewal, etc. The Diploma is exactly that: like what you got from high school or college. Its not a “Bachelor of Science” or a 4-year degree diploma, but it is a step up from NCSU’s certificate programs.

Upon completion of the three-week program, you will qualify to take a comprehensive course examination developed by the Institute of Energy Professionals. By successfully completing the exam, you will earn the Professional Energy Manager (PEM) certification, in addition to receiving your program diploma from the university.

Upon completion of the three-week program, you will qualify to take a comprehensive course examination developed by the Institute of Energy Professionals. By successfully completing the exam, you will earn the Professional Energy Manager (PEM) certification, in addition to receiving your program diploma from the university.

Three times a year. Spring, Summer and Fall. There are other options to obtain the PEM designation outside of the In-Person classes offered by NC State.

Courses range in length from half-day to five days depending on the program. EM1, EM2, and EM3 are week long classes offered each Spring, Summer and Fall. Each class is 32 instructional hours.

No.

Please contact us at renewal@theiep.org to discuss your circumstances.

Yes, we have a PEM Emeritus designation. Every 3 years, your fee will be $25 to keep the PEM Emeritus designation. Reach out to us to obtain your PEM Emeritus designation.