Join Ireland’s #ClimateAction experts!
Burning fossil fuels is the world’s biggest driver of climate change,and as a small island in the northwest Atlantic, Ireland is feeling the impacts of changing weather.Ireland imports 78% of its energy needs primarily by means of fossil fuels.Energy efficiency is called the “first fuel” in a sustainable economy and society, as it provides some of the quickest and most cost-effective options to reduce CO2.
Joining the AEE Ireland Chapter connects you with our local community through engaging events and webinars. It also provides links to globally recognized certifications and innovative training options. Whether you aim to advance your career, expand your professional network, or contribute to climate goals, AEE Ireland Chapter is with you every step of the way.
We have three membership levels, so join our chapter and help shape the future of energy in Ireland!
Benefits of joining AEE Ireland Chapter (local membership)
AEE Ireland Chapter was founded in 2008 and has around 400 certified members (AEE Certified Professionals Directory, filter to Ireland) and numerous corporate members.
- Access AEE Ireland Chapter in person events and webinars.
- 25% discount on trainings organised by the Chapter.
- Recognised professional body by Bar Council: see https://www.lawlibrary.ie/legal-services/dpa/list-of-approved-dpa-bodies/ which direct professional access to participating barristers, in respect of non-contentious and advisory work.
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[1] Our World in Data, “Human emissions of greenhouse gases are the primary driver of climate change today. CO2 and other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide are emitted when we burn fossil fuels” (from IPCC, 2021: Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; see https://ourworldindata.org/co2-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions)
[1] MET.ie, “Met Éireann data shows 2023 is the warmest year on record and a year of firsts for Ireland” https://www.met.ie/state-of-the-irish-climate-report-2023
[1] SEAI, “Import dependency decreased slightly from 80% in 2022 to 78% in 2023 due to reduced net imports” (p.47) and “82.7% of Ireland's primary energy requirement came from fossil fuels” (p.16) https://www.seai.ie/sites/default/files/publications/energy-in-ireland-2024.pdf
[1] IEA, https://www.iea.org/energy-system/energy-efficiency-and-demand/energy-efficiency
Benefits of joining AEE (global membership)
You can also join AEE which is headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, USA, and has a network of over 17,000 members and 32,000 active certifications, in over 125 countries. The global memberships are separate to the AEE Ireland Chapter membership and you can join either or both. To quote AEE Center (founded 1974) “We are Local. We are Global. We are AEE.”
- LEARN Earn globally recognized and accredited certifications and CPD that build trust, and open doors in the energy industry and sustainability.
- FIND YOUR PATH Advance your career with our wide variety of expert-led training programs.
- NETWORK with energy leaders to learn about the latest energy-saving strategies, services, and technologies.
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Certification & Certification Renewal (managed globally)
AEE Certifications are recognised around the world and in many EU Member States. Both the Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) are recognised qualifications to be included on the SEAI Register of Energy Auditors in Ireland. The Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) is also popular in Ireland for those wishing to quantify energy savings according to industry best practice. These credentials and many more certifications offered by AEE are widely accepted and used as a measure of professional accomplishment within the energy management field. In particular, the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) has gained industry-wide use as the standard for qualifying energy professionals both in the United States and abroad.
New members usually join AEE via completion of a Certification Training Program as the first year’s membership is included in the course fee. You can see the latest training courses at https://www.aeecenter.org/training and select / filter by Ireland.
Every 4 years you must submit your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (or Continuing Education Units / CEUs as it is termed in the USA) and pay a fee to renew your CEM, CEA or CMVP certification. You can check if your certification is still valid on the AEE Certified Professionals Directory. Click here to renew your certification and then login to the AEE Member Portal and follow the instructions.