Professional Certification and Accreditation

The appointment of a qualified energy manager in an organization, as required in Japan and other countries, provides a focal point as well as leadership for all energy management activities, and plays a key role in successful implementation of energy efficiency projects. The Energy Conservation Act envisages creation of cadre of professionally qualified energy managers and auditors with expertise in energy management, project management, financing and implementation of energy efficiency projects, and policy analysis.

• The benefits of the approach and activities would be the following: • Development of a cadre of professionally qualified energy managers and auditors • Higher professional standards in conduct of energy audits • Bring in credibility for energy audit services.

As per the Energy Conservation Act, it is mandatory for all the designated energy consumers to get energy audit conducted by an Accredited Energy Auditor and to designate or appoint an Energy Manager. The Government of India has specified the passing of National level certification examination as the qualification for a Certified Energy Manager & Certified Energy Auditor.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Qualification of Accredited Energy Auditors and Maintenance) Regulations, 2010 has been notified on 31 March 2010 that lays down the procedures for constitution of Accreditation Advisory Committee and qualifications for accredited energy auditor. The accreditation process is proposed to be completed twice in a year by the Accreditation Advisory Committee, constituted by the Bureau.