Certificate in Energy and Environmental Management
Lawrence Technological University now offers engineers in the field of energy management a program that can lead to a Certificate in Energy and Environmental Management (CEEM) if desired, and which can also provide graduate course credits towards an advanced degree at Lawrence Tech.
To obtain the CEEM we recommend that individuals should enroll and successfully complete the Energy and Environmental Management 1 (EGE5303) course and then take the certificate examination. The certificate examination will be given shortly after the conclusion of the formal academic course. The certificate examination will be heavily based on topics and materials covered in the Energy and Environmental Management 1 course. The CEEM will be awarded to all individuals who earn a passing grade on the certificate examination.
Energy management and the related environmental issues are becoming major cost factors throughout industry. Therefore the demand for energy and environmental managers has risen. In addition, the rapid emergence of global industrial energy demands have promoted the necessity for advanced education in the field to help energy producers and users maintain sustainable operations. Current energy certificate programs are quite broad, but unfortunately they lack the environmental issues that must be addressed and the technical depth that a university can offer. Consequently, Lawrence Technological University (LTU) offers a program to become a certified energy and environmental manager.
Common energy and environmental topics are covered in the certification. Topics may include:
- Review of the current state of energy generation, distribution, and usage
- Definition of fundamental energy terms and parameters
- Codes and standards
- Energy economics and accounting
- Strategies for improving efficiency
- Energy generation technologies and systems
- Major process equipment
- Major building systems
- Power plant management
- Public and private utilities
- Power distribution systems
- Energy consumers and consumption
- Energy auditing and accounting
- Electrical system optimization
- Waste heat recovery
- HVAC equipment
- Cogeneration
- Control systems
- Thermal storage
- Environmental issues, regulations, and standards
- Environmental impact assessment
- ISO 14001
- Emergency preparedness planning
To earn a CEEM, Lawrence Tech will fully assess a student’s knowledge and ability to apply the subject matter. Therefore a project based or in-depth measure of competency will be part of the certificate program as opposed to only traditional coursework and a written (i.e., multiple choice) examination. Projects may include:
- Preparation of an Energy Conservation Plan
- An Energy Audit
- Preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment
- Preparation & presentation of an Environmental Emergency Preparedness Plan
To earn a CEEM at LTU, you will successfully complete an in-depth course (link to EGE 5303 course here) which includes project work, site visits and special guest lectures and satisfactorily complete a written assessment (i.e., exam). The course is anticipated to be transferable to master’s degree programs at LTU.
This certificate program is available to anyone with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or anyone with sufficient technical background in energy systems (i.e., Thermodynamics, HVAC, etc.) Apply now for the certificate program (link here for the application form). Soon the CEEM program will include additional courses in energy and environmental management and is developing into a Masters of Energy and Environmental Management (MEEM) degree program which will include as many as 12 specialized courses in energy and/or environmental topics.
Please feel free to contact anyone listed below if you have questions about our Certificate in Energy and Environmental Management at LTU.
Energy and Environmental Management Program Application 
Robert W. Fletcher, PhD
Associate Professor
Director, LTU Alternative Energy program
Mechanical Engineering Department
Lawrence Technological University
Telephone: 248-204-2525
Fax: 248-204-2576
e-mail: rfletcher@LTU.edu
Andrew L. Gerhart, PhD
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Energy and Environmental Management 1
Mechanical Engineering Department
Telephone: 248-204-2574
Fax: 248-204-2576
e-mail: agerhart@LTU.edu