April 2023
We’re less than a year into running EEC Professional Certifications, and in that time we’ve certified individuals to support households and businesses with reducing emissions and energy bills, all whilst improving the health and comfort of our buildings, and productivity and competitiveness of Australian industry.
Read on for the latest updates on our certifications…
Certified Emissions Reduction Leader for Commercial Buildings
The Certified Emissions Reduction Leader for Commercial Buildings certification replaced the Energy Efficiency Certification Scheme (EECS) launched by the EEC in 2013. It continues to certify professionals who can lead integrated building energy retrofits in commercial buildings.
Since July 2022, the EEC has certified two Certified Emissions Reduction Leaders for Commercial Buildings at the Advanced level from DeltaQ and FG Advisory, and two Certified Emissions Reduction Leaders for Commercial Buildings from Veolia and Siemens.
You can find these individuals on our website directory.
Reminder: for those previously certified under EECS, you have until 30 June 2023 to submit an application to rollover your certification, after which time you will need to submit a new application.
Certified EnMS Advisor
Since June 2022, the EEC has certified seven Certified EnMS Advisors at the Advanced level and nine Certified EnMS Advisors. You can find these individuals on our website directory, and profiles from some of our certified individuals here.
The EnMS Advisor training, a pre-requisite for certification, is next running from 6 June to 8 June 2023. Registrations are now open, and you can find out more here.
Reminder: once you have completed the EnMS Advisor training, you have twelve months from the training completion date to apply for certification.
Certified Insulation Installer
Since July 2022, the EEC has certified 21 Certified Insulation Installers from Alexander Watson Home Insulation and Spray Foam Tasmania. You can find these individuals on our website directory, and profiles from some of our certified individuals here.
The Certified Insulation Installer Sub-Rules have been updated to include additional training requirements regarding insulation retrofitting within ceiling spaces. This change ensures the certification continues to support safe and quality installation of insulation, and came into effect on 1 April 2023, the same day as the introduction of the ACT Government’s minimum rental standards. You can find out more here.
Changes to certification pricing
From 1 July 2023 certification application fees will increase:
Certified Emissions Reduction Leader for Commercial Buildings
- Members: $2,500 (increase from $2,200)
- Non-members: $2,800 (increase from $2,400)
Certified EnMS Advisor
- Members: $3,300 (increase from $3,000)
- Non-members: $3,600 (increase from $3,200)
Certified Insulation Installer
- Members: $800 (increase from $550)
- Non-members: $900 (increase from $600)
The above fees are exclusive of GST, with the current FY22/23 fees bracketed for your reference. If you have been considering becoming certified, we encourage you to submit your application before 30 June 2023 to take advantage of the lower costs.
If you haven’t yet completed the pre-requisite training for the Certified EnMS Advisor or Certified Insulation Installer certifications, please email certifications@eec.org.au before the end of the month so we can support you with undertaking the training before the end of the financial year.
EEC Professional Certifications exists to help develop Australia’s future energy workforce, ensuring that we have the right people, in the right places, at the right time to deliver the energy upgrades necessary for a prosperous, net zero Australia.
If you want to talk to us about how you can get certified, or how you can find a certified expert, please don’t hesitate to contact us.