Certified Energy Manager Program to Southern Africa

Abstract

The Certified Energy Manager (CEM) program of the Association
of Energy Engineers (AEE) has been in southern Africa since February
2002. It was the culmination of efforts by Al Thumann, executive direc-
tor of the AEE, and LJ Grobler, AEE South Africa chapter president.
The process started during 2001 when Al Thumann conducted a
study mission to South Africa. He was accompanied by a number of
AEE members/energy professionals. A two-day business development
workshop was held in Johannesburg. Nearly 50 people from industrial,
commercial, and residential sectors attended the workshop. Presenta-
tions were made on key energy topics by South African and US energy
professionals.