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Qualified Energy Manager Training

The Qualified Energy Management (QEM) course is designed to equip building professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to comply with the Tier 2 requirements of the Washington State’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS). This course is brought to you by the Smart Buildings Center in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Commerce. This comprehensive training is ideal for building operators, energy managers, and facility staff.

In accordance with the CBPS, a QEM must have two years of experience, including educational and/or professional experience, with commercial building operations and/or building energy management in addition to successful completion of this training.

Upon completion of the Qualified Energy Management (QEM) course, you will be able to:

  • Establish the energy use intensity target (EUIt) according to Section 7.
  • Calculate the building’s measured energy use intensity (EUI) by completing Form C according to Section 5.2.
  • Submit forms as specified in Normative Annex Y documenting compliance.
  • State in writing on Form A that the Energy Management plan and Operations and Maintenance program requirements have been developed, implemented and maintained.
  • Submit and sign Form A.

QEM Virtual TrainingĀ 

The dates for the new updated live QEM training have been determined!Ā 

June 25th & 26th from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm.

The two days will cover different content. So, you will need to attend both days to hear the complete curriculum.Ā 

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QEM Training on Demand

If you would like to complete the Qualified Energy Manager Training on your own time by watching the recordings of previous trainings, you can register for the QEM Training on demand here.

If you register by the end of day Thursday, new registrants will be uploaded once a week on Fridays.Ā You will be notified once you have been added to the course.

QEM In-Person Training

The date for the next in person trainings will be released as soon as rulemaking is completed. Please stay tuned and sign up for our blog to receive an announcement once registration is open.Ā 

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