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Provider:
AEE (Assn of Energy Engineers) Seminars
Topic(s):
Energy & Environment
Who Should Attend?
Those preparing to sit for the Certified Energy Procurement (CEP) Professional exam
Full Seminar Description
This 3 day program covers the full spectrum of topics essential to the energy procurement process, covering both electricity and natural gas from both a purchasing/procurement and a selling/marketing perspective. Topics include: legislation, regulation and energy outlook for energy procurement and energy cost avoidance strategies. 2.0 CEU. Fee per person: $1350; $1250 member/government/non-profit.ABOUT THE SEMINAR
The new Certified Energy Procurement (CEP) program is designed to raise the professional standards of those engaged in purchasing, selling, and marketing electricity and gas in today's deregulated market. The CEP applicant will attend a three-day training seminar which will focus on the latest industry standards and trends in preparation for the Certified Energy Procurement examination.SEMINAR OUTLINE
LEGISLATION, REGULATION & ENERGY OUTLOOK FOR ENERGY PROCUREMENT- Energy Usage Breakdown
- History of Energy Management
- Importance of Energy Procurement
THE STRUCTURE OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY PURCHASING ELECTRICITY UNDER THE NEW RULES
- Procurement Process
- Information Gathering
- Aggregation
- Creating the RFP
- Selecting a Power Marketer, Broker or Aggregator
- Evaluating Bids
- Negotiating Contracts
- Contract Adherence
THE STRUCTURE OF THE NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY PURCHASING NATURAL GAS UNDER THE NEW RULES
- Procurement Process
- Information Gathering
- Aggregation
- Creating the RFP
- Selecting a Gas Marketer, Broker or Aggregator
- Evaluating Bids
- Negotiating Contracts
- Contract Adherence
METERING, LOAD PROFILING & REAL TIME PRICING ENERGY TRADING & RISK MANAGEMENT
- NYMEX, Definitions
- Futures, Options and Derivatives
- Hedging
- Risk Management
- Portfolio Management
FUNDAMENTALS OF GAS & ELECTRIC MARKETING
- Gas Producer, Transporter and Distributor
- Power Generator, Transporter and Distributor
- LDC Tariffs
- Answering RFPs
- Customer Relations
- Account Management
ENERGY COST AVOIDANCE STRATEGIES
Instructor(s):
RICHARD COSTELLO, MICHAEL M. MANDZIK, Jr.Instructor Background:
RICHARD COSTELLO, P.E.,CEM,CDSM,CLEP, is manager of energy consulting services for Siemens Building Technologies. He was previously founder and president of Westwood Energy Group, recently acquired by Siemens.MICHAEL M. MANDZIK, Jr. is manager of C&I electric marketing for PSEG Energy Technologies. He previously served as senior marketing manager for natural gas and electricity for the New York Mercantile Exchange.

