BEAPCandidate Guidebook

Candidate Guidebook
Building Energy Assessment

Professional (BEAP)
Table of Contents
I. About ASHRAE 1
II. BEAP Certification: Eligibility & Application 2–5
III. Examination 5–7
IV. Scheduling an Examination 7–8
V. On the Day of Your Examination 8–10
VI. BEAP Recertification: Eligibility & Application 10–13
Appendix A: BEAP Certification Exam Blueprint
Appendix B: Building Energy Auditor Job Task Analysis, Abbreviated

I. About ASHRAE
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is an international
membership society committed to the advancement of the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning
and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. The Building Energy Assessment Professional
(BEAP) certification program supports this Mission by validating job competency as understood in internationally
recognized technical information, reflecting the best practices that lead our industry.
ASHRAE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national or ethnic origin in its
policies, procedures, or eligibility requirements for its programs.
Purpose of the BEAP Certification

The BEAP certification program, an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited personnel
certification program under ISO/IEC 17024 (#1139), validates competency to assess building
systems and site conditions; analyze and evaluate equipment and energy usage; and recommend
strategies to optimize building resource utilization.
Value
As of October, 2022, over 3,700 ASHRAE certifications have been earned in these key built-environment fields:
Energy Assessment | Energy Modeling | Commissioning | Healthcare Facility Design | High-Performance Building
Design | HVAC Design | Building Operations. ASHRAE certifications increasingly have become the must-have
credential for built-environment professionals, employers and building owners.
With unique candidate metadata embedded, the BEAP digital badge shares information about a
candidate’s knowledge, skills and abilities, while guaranteeing enhanced visibility and recognition in
electronic media.
The Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) certification has been recognized by the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) as meeting the Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines (BBWG).
DOE recognition of this ASHRAE certification program positions the employers of BEAPs to
compete for federal, state and local government body contracts calling for the services provided
by these certified professionals. The NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES is the
developer, publisher of and holder of copyright in the Guidelines.
ANSI Accreditation
The BEAP certification is an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited personnel
certification program to help ensure quality. For more than 125 years, ASHRAE resources have earned
respect worldwide. The BEAP certification serves to reinforce that reputation.
About the Candidate Guidebook

The purpose of this guidebook is to provide information about the ASHRAE BEAP certification program. No
information or material in this guide creates a contract between ASHRAE and an individual customer or organization.
ASHRAE will do its best to apply the principles and provisions contained within this guidebook as written, but reserves
the right to change those principles and provisions without actual notice. Nevertheless, ASHRAE will make reasonable
efforts to notify customers of any changes.
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II. BEAP Certification Eligibility & Application
Who Can Participate
Participation in the ASHRAE BEAP program requires that an applicant meet education and work experience eligibility
requirements and successfully complete the program’s examination. Membership in ASHRAE is not a prerequisite to
participate in the program.
Completing and Submitting the Application

To participate in the ASHRAE Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) program, a candidate must complete
and submit an application. The application fee includes the fee to sit for the certification exam. Within a week
after receiving an application, ASHRAE will notify the applicant by email either of acceptance and approval of the
application or of denial of approval and the reason thereof.
Note: candidates must schedule and take the examination within 90 days of approval.
Overview of BEAP Eligibility Requirements

1. Education and Work Experience
2. Five (5) Commercial Energy Audits
3. Two (2) Hours of CE in Safety Training
4. Code of Ethics
5. Pass BEAP Certification Exam
Detailed Eligibility Requirements: BEAP Certification
1. Education and Work Experience

In addition to meeting the Mandatory Requirements, applicants for the Energy Auditor Certification Examination must
meet the following minimum education and work experience requirements.
Education Work Experience
Licensed Engineer or Architect 2 years’ experience in energy auditing*
Degree in Engineering or five or six year Architecture Degree 3 years’ experience in energy auditing*
Four year science, technology, math degree or four year architecture degree 4 years’ experience in energy auditing*
Two year technical degree or vocational training certificate in mechanical/

4 years’ experience in energy auditing*
electrical engineering technology; military qualify under this option
Four year non-STEM degree 5 years’ experience in energy auditing*
Completion of high school diploma or GED and a minimum of seven years’

7 years’ experience in energy auditing*
experience in energy auditing.
*Energy auditing experience is defined as successfully completing or participating in activities, at a minimum:
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a. Visit job sites to collect data for energy conservation analyses.
b. Evaluate construction design information like drawings, design calculations, system layouts, and sketches.
c. Evaluate energy systems including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting and other building/
industrial mechanical systems.
d. Monitor and analyze energy consumption patterns and provide benchmarking analysis.
e. Identify potential energy saving measures along with constructability requirements.
f. Perform energy modeling or other energy calculation.
g. Verify energy bills and meter readings.
h. Prepare a report of the findings.

Completion of five commercial (non-residential) audits, with a minimum of two building use types, completed within
three years of applying for the exam. Verification of completion of audit will need to be included on the application for
certification.

Safety courses taken to maintain licensing requirements, certification requirements in a related field, employer
sponsored/required, or to meet state requirements will be accepted.
4. Code of Ethics
As a condition of earning and maintaining certification, applicants for the Building Energy Auditor certification must
agree to uphold and abide by a Code of Ethics, the tenets of which are set forth as follows:
1. Exercise a reasonable industry standard of care in the performance of professional duties.

2. Perform professional duties with trust, integrity, and honesty.
3. Hold paramount the health and safety of the public in the performance of professional duties.
4. Work in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations; demonstrate integrity, honesty, and fairness
in all activities; and strive for excellence in all matters of ethical conduct.
5. Act with integrity in any relationship that involves an employer or client and disclose fully to an affected employer
or client any conflicts-of-interest resulting from business affiliations or personal interests.
6. Represent qualifications accurately and honestly.
7. Offer products and services only in areas where competence and expertise will satisfy the client and public need.
8. Agree to comply with and uphold all policies, procedures, guidelines, and requirements of the certification
program; use the designation as authorized and only in the approved manner; acknowledge that the certificate
and marks are the property of their respective owners; and return the certificate and discontinue use of the
designation and marks when required to do so.
9. Accept responsibility for maintaining the credential through recertification and continuously uphold the Code of
Ethics.
10. Voluntarily and immediately report any felony convictions or other legal dispositions that would constitute
violations of this Code of Ethics that have not already been disclosed, regardless of when they occurred, and
report any conditions that prohibit fulfillment of duties as set forth in the competency requirements.
5. Pass BEAP Certification Exam

The BEAP certification examination is a proctored, closed book/closed notes, two and one-half hours (2.5), 115-item
multiple-choice exam. Applicants who self-attest that they are a non-native English speaker will receive an additional
30 minutes of testing time. These applicants will be asked to declare their native language and provide the name and
email of a professional reference who can confirm the applicant is a non-native English speaker.
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A candidate’s score is based on 100 of the items; the other 15 items, which are interspersed throughout the
examination, are included for trial purposes and are not scored.
The exam blueprints for the BEAP examination are provided in Appendix A and Appendix B.
The three cognitive levels tested on the BEAP examination are as follows:
1. Recall: The ability to remember or recognize specific information

2. Application: The ability to comprehend, relate, or apply knowledge to new or changing situations
3. Analysis: The ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources, determine solutions, and/or evaluate the
usefulness of a solution
Please review sections V. “Examination” and VI. “Scheduling an Examination” of the BEAP Candidate Guidebook for
additional related information.
Application Fees
ASHRAE Member: $395.00; Nonmember: $595.00
ASHRAE Member Exam Retake: $175.00; Nonmember: $225.00
ASHRAE Member Second Exam Retake $395.00; Nonmember $595.00
ASHRAE Developing Economies Member: $235
If an application is declined by ASHRAE or cancelled by the applicant, the amount of the fee, less $50 to cover
administrative costs, will be refunded to the applicant. Once an examination appointment has been made, candidates
may not cancel their application.
ASHRAE retains the right to audit any and all applications at any time. If, at any time, the application information
submitted is found to be inaccurate, the certification will be revoked, or examination results may be delayed or voided.
In such cases, the application fee will not be refunded.
Candidate Responsibilities
Each candidate for ASHRAE Building Energy Assessment Professional certification is responsible for the following:
• Submit a completed, signed application form and the application fee,

• Schedule an examination appointment within the 90-day eligibility period,
• Pay a reschedule or cancellation fee if the candidate chooses to cancel or reschedule an exam appointment,
• Comply with the rules for examination,
• Immediately notify ASHRAE of any suspected violations of the rules for examination,
• In the event of certification, successful candidates are required to inform the Certification Committee body,
without delay, of matters that can affect their capability to continue to fulfill the certification requirements, or risk
suspension or withdrawal of the certification,
• In the event a certificant’s certification is suspended or revoked, she/he must return the certificate to ASHRAE.
The certificant also must refrain from any further promotion of themselves as an ASHRAE Certified Professional
and from future use of all references to an ASHRAE Certified status.
Candidate Rights
Consistent with ASHRAE Certification program policies, the following rights are conferred upon applicants,
candidates, certificants and the public:
• Applicants may declare a request for accommodation of special needs. ASHRAE complies with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Therefore, ASHRAE will make reasonable accommodations for certification
exam candidates when appropriate, and consistent with ADA requirements. ASHRAE will consider requests for
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testing accommodations from certification candidates with a documented disability that limits the candidate’s
ability to participate in an examination.
• ASHRAE shall maintain the confidentiality of all information pertaining to an individual’s application and exam.
When the Certification Committee is required by law to release confidential information, the person concerned
shall, unless prohibited by law, be notified as to what information will be provided.
• Certificants may appeal decisions on certification and recertification, including suspension and revocation
decisions. Denied applicants may appeal decisions on certification, in the event they believe that the eligibility
criteria have been inaccurately, inconsistently, or unfairly applied.
• Applicants, candidates, certificants and the public may lodge complaints that relate to the certification activities
for which the Certification Committee is responsible, including complaints against certified persons. The
Certification Committee shall receive, evaluate and make decisions on complaints in a constructive, impartial and
timely manner that treats all parties fairly and equitably. In addition, the complaints-handling process shall be
subject to requirements for confidentiality, as it relates to the complainant and to the subject of the complaint.
Further related information on these key policies may be found on this ASHRAE Certification webpage:
https://www.ashrae.org/professional-development/ashrae-certification/certification-forms.
Personal Data
ASHRAE collects and maintains personal data in order to identify certification applicants, validate that the
requirements for certification have been fulfilled and to maintain the security of the intellectual property in its exam
item banks. Personal data will be maintained until which time it is no longer necessary in order to establish, exercise or
defend legal claims.
ASHRAE aggregates exam candidate item responses for exam development and exam security purposes. Examinee
responses to ASHRAE exam items are considered to be ASHRAE intellectual property with test security implications;
therefore, such derived data are not subject to access, rectification, erasure or portability.
The exam development and delivery employees of ASHRAE vendor Kryterion will have access to ASHRAE
certification exam candidate personal data. As a full-service test development and delivery company, Kryterion is fully
committed to complying with the requirements of global data protection laws and regulations. Kryterion manage its
privacy and data protection obligations under the following privacy frameworks: General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
(PIPEDA).
III. Examination
Examination Preparation
Neither participating in a preparatory activity nor purchasing a publication is a requirement for participating in the
BEAP program or for enrolling to take the BEAP examination. However, candidates who choose to participate in
preparatory activities or to purchase publications are responsible for ensuring that the timing of the activity or purchase
aligns with the timing of the examination session for which the candidate has enrolled.
Resources available to help prepare for the BEAP examination include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Job Task Analysis, Abbreviated (Appendix B) Building Energy Auditor
• BEAP Practice Exam
ASHRAE Guidelines & Standards

• Please see Table 9 (p. 10-11) in Appendix B: Building Energy Auditor Job Task Analysis, Abbreviated
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ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) Courses
• Commercial Building Energy Audits
• Complying with Standard 90.1
• Fundamentals and Applications of Standard 55
• Fundamental Requirements of Standard 62.1
ASHRAE does not warrant that participation in or use of any of the above resources will guarantee successful
completion of the examination. Nor does ASHRAE warrant that all information presented in all of the above resources
is non-contradictory. However, ASHRAE will do its best to avoid testing contradictory, out-of-date, or inaccurate
information.
Copyrighted Examination Questions

All examination questions are the copyrighted property of ASHRAE. It is forbidden under federal copyright law to copy,
reproduce, record, distribute or display these examination questions by any means, in whole or in part. Doing so may
subject you to severe civil and criminal penalties.
Score Report
Immediately following submission of their exam, all examinees receive on screen a report, which indicates a “Pass”
or “Fail” result and a numerical score of questions correct per domain. All examinees as well will receive an email
from donotreply@webassessor.com with the same report. Examinees may also log in to their Kryterion Webassessor
account to view this report.
Successful Examinees
Successful examinees will be invited to claim their BEAP digital badge, which is the “certificate of certification,” within
six weeks of their exam, and will be recognized on the ASHRAE website. Scores are not reported over the telephone,
by electronic mail, or by facsimile.
The certificate of certification issued to successful examinees is the sole property of ASHRAE Certification; therefore,
should a certification be suspended or revoked, the certificate shall be returned to ASHRAE Certification.
Successful examinees agree to the following conditions:

• Inform the Certification Committee, without delay, of matters that can affect their capability to continue to fulfill
the certification requirements, or risk suspension or withdrawal of the certification.
• Make claims regarding “BEAP” certification only within the scope of the “BEAP” certification,
• Not to use the certification in such a manner as to bring ASHRAE certification into disrepute,
• Not to use the certificate in a misleading manner.
Examination Passing Score

When the BEAP Exam Subcommittee conducts a passing point study, the expert judgments of subject matter experts
are used to produce and interpret results, and set the exam passing score.
Score Needed to Pass BEAP Exam: 68/100
Life-to-Date Pass Rate for First-Time Examinees through 12/2022: 75%
Results Cancelled by ASHRAE

ASHRAE is responsible for the validity and integrity of the results they report. On occasion, occurrences such as
computer malfunction or misconduct by a candidate may cause a result to be suspect. ASHRAE reserves the right to
void or withhold examination results if, upon investigation, violation of its regulations is discovered.
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Exam Retakes
Examinees who do not pass their exam may retake their exam after a three-month wait period. The fee to apply to
retake an ASHRAE certification examination is discounted at $175 for ASHRAE members, $105 for Developing
Economies members, and $225 for non-members. The fee for successive ASHRAE member and nonmember
examination retakes will be at the full application fee amount.
Confidentiality
Information about candidates for testing and their examination results are considered confidential. Studies and reports
concerning candidates will contain no information identifying any candidate, unless authorized by the candidate.
By participating in the BEAP program, each person who earns and maintains this certification agrees to be listed on
the ASHRAE public website. Only those individuals who are active BEAP certificants will be listed on the site.
IV. Scheduling an Examination

Upon approval of your certification application, you will receive the following emails:
1. The first email will come from ASHRAE notifying you that your application has been approved. This email
will include the deadline by which you must schedule and sit for your exam, provide detailed instructions for
creating a test taker account in Kryterion’s Webassessor platform, as well as a unique voucher code, which
you will need in order to schedule your exam in Kryterion’s Webassessor platform. Note: a candidate’s voucher
code is unique and may not be transferred to another candidate.
2. The second email will come from donotreply@webassessor.com. This is a “Candidate Account Confirmation”
email confirming that you have successfully created your exam candidate account in Kryterion’s
Webassessor platform.
3. To schedule your exam, log into your Webassessor account and use the voucher code provided by ASHRAE.
Note: candidates who use their voucher code to schedule the incorrect exam will forfeit their certification
application fee and will have to reapply at the full application fee in order to sit for the correct examination.
Once your exam has been scheduled, you will receive an “Exam Registration Confirmation” email from
Kryterion confirming that your exam has been scheduled and containing a Candidate Authorization Code.
Later, you will have to present this Candidate Authorization Code at the Test Center in order to launch your exam.
Candidates will be allowed to take only the examination for which the appointment has been made. No changes in
examination type will be made at the Test Center. UNSCHEDULED CANDIDATES (WALK-INS) WILL NOT BE
ADMITTED to the Test Center.
Test Center Locations

Examinations are administered by computer at over 1,000 test center locations worldwide: https://www.kryterion.com/
locate-test-center/.
Holidays
No exams will be administered on these days: January 1 and December 25.
Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities

ASHRAE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with a disability is
deprived of the opportunity to take the examination solely by reason of that disability. ASHRAE will provide reasonable
accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Candidates requesting special accommodations must complete a
“Request for Testing Accommodations” form found on the “ASHRAE Certification Forms” webpage at
https://www.ashrae.org/education--certification/certification/ashrae-certification-forms.
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ASHRAE recommends that Requests for Testing Accommodations be submitted by candidates prior to their applying
for certification.
Cancellations, Reschedules and No-shows

Candidates may cancel or reschedule an exam through their Webassessor portal with no additional fee up to 72 hours
prior to the scheduled exam time. Cancellations and Reschedules within 72 hours of a scheduled exam time will incur
a USD $90.00 fee. A no-show will result in the forfeiture of the exam fee altogether. In such cases, candidates will
have to reapply at the “first retake” fee amount in order to schedule and sit for the exam.
Requesting an Extension
To request a one-time, nonrefundable, 45-day extension of the 90-day deadline toschedule and take an exam,
candidates must submit an application on the “Get Exam Ready” tab of their certification landing page on ashrae.org
at least five business days prior to the end of the 90-day deadline. The administrative fee to initiate the extension is
$50.00.
Inclement Weather, Power Failure or Emergency

In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen emergencies on the day of an examination, Kryterion will determine
whether circumstances warrant the cancellation, and subsequent rescheduling, of an examination. In most cases, Test
Center staff will contact any scheduled candidates impacted.
If power to a Test Center is temporarily interrupted during an administration, your examination will restart where you
left off and you may continue the examination.
Candidates may contact Kryterion via live chat prior to the examination to determine if Kryterion has been advised that
any Test Centers have been closed.
In order for Kryterion to be able to reschedule an exam missed due to sudden illness, exam candidates must provide a
doctor’s note. Examination absences due to work commitments may not be rescheduled, nor will they be refunded.
V. On the Day of Your Examination

It is recommended that candidates report to the testing location at least 15 minutes in advance of their scheduled
testing time. A CANDIDATE WHO ARRIVES MORE THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED TESTING TIME
MAY BE MARKED AS ABSENT, THEREBY FORFEITING THE ABILITY TO SIT FOR THE EXAM. SUCH ABSENT
CANDIDATES WILL HAVE TO REAPPLY AT THE “FIRST RETAKE” FEE FOR ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO SIT
FOR THE EXAM.
When checking in to their Test Center exam, ASHRAE candidates must present their Exam Authorization Code. The
Exam Authorization Code is needed to launch the exam. Failure to present the Exam Authorization Code will cause the
exam session to be forfeited without refund.
You must bring two (2) forms of identification.
One must be a government issued photo ID. Secondary identification must include your printed name such as a credit
card, bank debit card, or employee identification card.
Acceptable forms of government issued photo ID include a Driver’s License, Identity card (non-driver license),
Passport, Passport card, Green Card, Alien registration, Permanent resident card, or National identification card. The
name on the identification presented must match the exact name on the candidate’s certification exam registration.
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Failure to bring the two required forms of acceptable identification, unfortunately, will result in you not being able to sit for
your exam, and forfeiture of your application fee.
Military IDs and social security cards are not accepted.
Candidates are prohibited from misrepresenting their identities or falsifying information to obtain admission to the
testing room.
Materials
You may bring to your exam administration a basic, standard function, non-scientific, non-graphing calculator.
Scratch paper and pencil will be provided to candidates by test center personnel.
Kryterion will provide U.S. examinees with ear plugs, upon request. International examinees may bring their own
earplugs, though the proctor will need to inspect them.
Security
ASHRAE and Kryterion maintain examination administration and security measures that are designed to ensure that
all candidates are provided the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
The following security procedures apply during a Test Center examination:
• No cameras, notes, tape recorders, pagers, or cellular/smart phones are allowed in the testing room.
• You are encouraged to bring a basic, standard function, non-scientific, non-graphing calculator for the BCxP
examination. Only basic, standard function, non-scientific, non-graphing calculators are permitted, but they will
not be provided for you.
• No guests, visitors, or family members are allowed in the testing room or reception areas.
• No personal items, valuables, or weapons are allowed in the testing room. Only keys and wallets may be taken
into the testing room and securely stored in the soft locker provided at the Test Center. You are responsible for
items left in other areas.
• No personal belongings will be allowed in the testing room. Use of a cellular/smart phone or other electronic
device is strictly prohibited and will result in dismissal from the examination.
• You will be provided with scratch paper and a pencil to use during the examination. You must sign and return
the scratch paper to the supervisor at the completion of testing.. No documents or notes of any kind may be
removed from the examination room. If you need a second piece of scratch paper, you need to ask the test
proctor for another piece of paper and turn in the one you used before.
• Kryterion will provide U.S. examinees with ear plugs. International examinees may bring their own earplugs,
though the proctor will need to inspect them.
• No questions concerning the content of the examination may be asked during the examination.
• Eating, drinking, or smoking will not be permitted in the testing room.
• You may take a break whenever you wish, but you will not be allowed additional time to make up for time lost
during breaks.
Misconduct
Individuals who engage in any of the following types of conduct, either in the testing room or during a break, may be
dismissed from the examination, in which case their scores will not be reported, and their application fees will not be
refunded. Examples of misconduct are when a candidate does the following:
• Creates a disturbance, is abusive, or is otherwise uncooperative,

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• Displays and/or uses electronic communications equipment such as pagers, or cellular/smart phones,
• Gives or receives help or is suspected of doing so,
• Attempts to record examination questions or make notes,
• Attempts to take the examination for someone else,
• Or is observed with notes, books, or other unauthorized test aids.
Certification Examination Tips

Here are a few points to remember:
• Only one examination question is presented at a time. You may change your answer as many times as you wish
during the examination time limit.
• If more than one answer seems correct, choose the best answer.
• Be sure to answer all questions, and bookmark the ones you want to double check later.
• Monitor your time.
Candidate Feedback
During the examination, candidates are permitted to submit online comments on any question. Comments will be
reviewed, but individual responses will not be provided.
At the conclusion of their exam, computer-based testing candidates will be invited to provide any additional comments.
VI. BEAP Recertification: Eligibility & Application

Purpose
The purpose of recertification is to ensure that Certificants maintain a level of continuing competence through
acceptable professional development and other in subject matter related to their certification.
Who Can Participate

Each BEAP certificant is required to renew their certification every three years. Membership in ASHRAE is not a
prerequisite to recertify.
Deadlines
The renewal deadline is December 31 of the third year of certification. For example, a Certificant who earns a
certification in 2023 will have a recertification deadline of December 31, 2026.
The certification of individuals who fail to submit renewal fees and a completed application by the December 31
deadline will expire. Individuals with expired certifications will be advised to cease using the specific certification
designation after their names. The names of non-renewing Certificants will be removed from the list of Certificants on
the ASHRAE website, and BEAP digital badges will appear as “expired.”
Non-renewing Certificants, however, may recertify during the three-month grace period from January 1 through March
31 immediately following the expiration of their certification. To do so, they must submit a completed recertification
application.
Note: during the three-month grace period, PDHs may not be earned and applied toward the previous three-year
certification period. After March 31, the grace period will conclude, non-renewing Certificants will no longer be able
to renew their certification and the only way to regain the certification will be to reapply for certification and pass
the certification examination. Extenuating circumstances, however, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the
Certification Committee. In the case of such applications, evidence of PDHs earned must be submitted.
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Completing and Submitting the Application
To be eligible for renewal, BEAP Certificants must submit a completed application, which documents on the
application to having met eligibility requirements, together with an application fee. Within a week of receiving an
application, ASHRAE will notify the applicant by email either of acceptance and approval of the application or of denial
of approval and the reason thereof.
Overview of Recertification Eligibility Requirements

3. Fifty (50) Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
4. Code of Ethics
Detailed Recertification Eligibility Requirements

Lead, supervise or participate in five commercial (non-residential) audits during the certification cycle. No PDHs
awarded.

Safety courses taken to maintain licensing requirements, certification requirements in a related field, employer
sponsored/required, or to meet state requirements will be accepted.
3. Professional Development Hours

Professional Development is a process used by certified persons to maintain and advance their competency. in subject
matter related to their certification. Acceptable PDHs may be earned in any country and language. Fifty (50) PDHs
must be earned from the following options, or combination of options:
1. Audits: Up to five additional audits at five points per audit (maximum 25 PDHs). Must lead, supervise, or
participate in these audits.
2. Continuing Education (CE): CE is a process used by certified persons to maintain and advance their
competency. CE includes education/training received and education/training given and may be obtained from
several sources, including:
• In-service training—up to 3 PDHs
• Webinars—1 PDH per hour of attendance; 2 PDHs per hour as presenter
• College Credit (traditional or online)—10 PDHs per college credit
• Self-directed Learning—up to 3 PDHs
• Conference Presentation—1 PDH per hour of attendance; 2 PDHs per hour as presenter for the first
presentation, then 1 PDH per hour for subsequent equivalent presentations
• Workshops—1 PDH per hour of attendance; 2 PDHs per hour as presenter for the first presentation, then 1
point per hour for subsequent equivalent presentations
3. Regulatory work: Participation in development or maintenance of a state or ANSI standard related to energy
auditing. Participation includes attending meetings, official review, and/or appointment as a committee member.
Includes regulatory compliance analysis (i.e., energy modeling for 90.1 Title 24 or 189.1) and support lent to
legislation/regulation for support of energy auditing (not lobbying)—up to 20 PDHs.
4. Retesting: Meet the current qualifications for and pass the certification exam: 50 PDHs.
5. Contributing to the Building Energy Auditor Certification: Includes participation in Job Task Analysis (JTA)
study, item writing, item review, and passing score study—up to 25 PDHs from the following activities:
• Participation in JTA—8 CEs per day
• Item Writing—8 CEs per day; 1 CE for every hour of webinar or remote writing
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• Item Review—8 CEs per day; 1 CE for every hour of webinar or remote review
• Passing Score Study—8 CEs per day; 1 CE for every hour of webinar or remote participation.
6. Publications: Must be related to the industry, which is defined as MEP systems, lighting, renewable energy,
and other building services and systems as they pertain to efficient use of energy and water: Up to 20 PDHs —
PDHs are awarded per publication as follows:
• Published conference or technical paper; must be peer reviewed and published—10 PDHs.
• Providing a review of conference or technical paper; electronic or written confirmation of completed
review—1 PDH.
• Author a book, manual or guideline that is published; applies to describing energy efficiency or calculation
methods. Credit is awarded at the time of publication—20 PDHs
• Journal, bulletin, or magazine article—10 PDHs for peer reviewed; 5 PDHs for non-peer reviewed
• Whitepaper or position paper; may be digitally published and distributed. Provide documentation of delivery
method—5 PDHs.
• User’s Manual for industry standards; contributing to User’s Manual as author or peer reviewer—5 PDHs.
• Author or co-author for chapter of technical handbook; credit is awarded when published—2 PDHs.
• Review of a technical handbook chapter; credit is awarded when review is completed—1 PDH.
4. Code of Ethics
Applicants must agree to uphold and abide by a Code of Ethics, the tenets of which are set forth as follows:
1. Exercise a reasonable industry standard of care in the performance of professional duties.

2. Perform professional duties with trust, integrity, and honesty.
3. Hold paramount the health and safety of the public in the performance of professional duties.
4. Work in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations; demonstrate integrity, honesty, and fairness
in all activities; and strive for excellence in all matters of ethical conduct.
5. Act with integrity in any relationship that involves an employer or client and disclose fully to an affected employer
or client any conflicts-of-interest resulting from business affiliations or personal interests.
6. Represent qualifications accurately and honestly.
7. Offer products and services only in areas where competence and expertise will satisfy the client and public need.
8. Agree to comply with and uphold all policies, procedures, guidelines, and requirements of the certification
program; use the designation as authorized and only in the approved manner; acknowledge that the certificate
and marks are the property of their respective owners; and return the certificate and discontinue use of the
designation and marks when required to do so.
9. Accept responsibility for maintaining the credential through recertification and continuously uphold the Code of
Ethics.
10. Voluntarily and immediately report any felony convictions or other legal dispositions that would constitute
violations of this Code of Ethics that have not already been disclosed, regardless of when they occurred, and
report any conditions that prohibit fulfillment of duties as set forth in the competency requirements.
Application Fees
On-time Discount (Application Received by Dec. 31)
ASHRAE Member: $195.00; ASHRAE Developing Economies Member: $115; Nonmember: $295.00
Grace Period (Application Received Jan. 1 - March 31)

ASHRAE Member: $295.00; ASHRAE Developing Economies Member: $175; Nonmember: $395.00
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If an application is declined by ASHRAE, the amount of the fee, less $50 to cover administrative costs, will be
refunded to the applicant.
ASHRAE retains the right to audit at any time the recertification applications of renewed certificants. In such cases,
certificants will be requested to provide supporting documentation of PDHs earned. Acceptable documentation is
issued by a third-party, for example a certificate of workshop completion, a copy of a publication or a college transcript.
Certificates of participation or attendance must include the name of the certificant, the date earned, the number of
clock hours of participation, and a title indicating the subject matter. In the event the renewed certificant is unable
to document having earned 50 acceptable PDHs, the renewed certification will be revoked and the recertification
application fee will not be refunded.
Candidate Responsibilities
Each candidate for ASHRAE Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) recertification is responsible for the
following:
• Submit a completed, signed application form and the application fee,

• In the event of recertification, successful candidates are required to inform the Certification Committee body,
without delay, of matters that can affect their capability to continue to fulfill the certification requirements, or risk
suspension or withdrawal of the certification,
• In the event a certificant’s certification is suspended or revoked, she/he must return the certificate to ASHRAE.
The certificant also must refrain from any further promotion of themselves as an ASHRAE Certified Professional
and from future use of all references to an ASHRAE Certified status.
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Appendix A: BEAP Certification Exam Blueprint
Complexity Level and
Number of Items
Building Energy Assessment Professional
Application
Analysis
TOTALS
Recall
Certification Examination Content Outline
1. Communicating With Stakeholders 2 2 1 5

A. Identify the owner’s project team. 1
B. Review the scope and process with the client. 4
2. Developing The Action Plan 3 3 1 7
A. Conduct pre-audit activities. 2
B. Generate preliminary list of systems and assemblies to be audited. 2
C. Determine audit tools and forms. 1
D. Determine project schedule. 1
E. Identify safety and access requirements of the facility. 1
3. Conducting Pre-Site Visit Data Collection Activities 1 2 1 4
A. Obtain utility information. 1
B. Obtain facility data from point of contact. 1
C. Gather historical weather data. 2
4. Collecting Data On-Site 7 10 4 21
A. Obtain information from facility staff. 2
B. Obtain information from facility occupants. 2
C. Assess the building envelope. 7
D. Assess building systems and components. 10
5. Analyzing Building Performance Data 9 11 5 25
A. Establish energy and cost baseline. 6
B. Establish benchmarks. 6
C. Disaggregate the energy end use breakdown. 13
6. Identifying Opportunities For Improving Building Performance 10 14 6 30
A. Identify deviations from best practices. 6
B. Determine energy impact of each measure. 10
C. Estimate implementation cost. 4
D. Conduct an economic analysis. 10
7. Producing The Deliverable 3 3 2 8
A. Write a summary audit report. 8
TOTAL 35 45 20 100
Appendix B: Building Energy Auditor Job Task Analysis, Abbreviated
Job Task Analysis

Building Energy Auditor
November 2013 — December 2014
Cynthia D. Woodley
Professional Testing Incorporated
Orlando, Florida
NREL Technical Monitor: Charles Kurnik
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Executive Summary
This report describes the process for and results of a comprehensive Job Task Analysis (JTA) of
Energy Auditors. This study was performed by Professional Testing, Inc., on behalf of the
National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The competency (domains, tasks, and associated
knowledge) list, which defines the work performed by practitioners, was initially developed by a
representative panel of practitioners during a meeting held February 3–5, 2014, in Orlando,
Florida. After the job tasks and associated knowledge and skills were identified, a validation
survey was conducted of the findings of the JTA, and the results of the validation study were
reviewed by a representative panel of practitioners during a conference call held on May 29,
2014. The panel finalized the JTA and examination blueprints for the Energy Auditor credential
scheme based on the survey results.
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Council at www.nibs.org/cwcc
Acronyms
CHP Combined Heat and Power
DACUM Developing a Curriculum
DOE U.S. Department of Energy
EEM Energy Efficiency Measures
EHS Environmental Health and Safety Plan
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
HVACR Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality
JTA Job Task Analysis
M&V Measurement and Verification
NIBS National Institute of Building Sciences
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PV Photovoltaic
SD Standard deviation
SEM Standard error of the mean
SME Subject matter expert
TMY Typical Meteorological Year
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Final Building Energy Auditor DACUM Job/Task Analysis .............................................................. 2
2.1 Building Energy Auditor Job Description ....................................................................................... 2
2.2 Job/Task Analysis DACUM Chart for Building Energy Auditor .................................................... 2
3 Examination Blueprint ....................................................................................................................... 22
4 Job Task Analysis and Survey Validation ....................................................................................... 24
4.1 Survey Development...................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Survey Dissemination .................................................................................................................... 25
5 Results ................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.1 State of Primary Employment ........................................................................................................ 26
5.2 Highest Level of Education ........................................................................................................... 28
5.3 Years of Energy Experience .......................................................................................................... 29
5.4 Years of Energy Auditor Experience ............................................................................................. 30
5.5 Work Sector ................................................................................................................................... 31
6 Post-Survey Conference Call and Webinar ..................................................................................... 32
6.1 Adequacy of Respondent Demographics ....................................................................................... 32
6.2 Job Task Ratings ............................................................................................................................ 32
6.3 Tasks or Knowledge Missing......................................................................................................... 36
6.4 Discussion of Assessment .............................................................................................................. 36
7 Conclusions and Next Steps ............................................................................................................. 37
Appendix A: Energy Auditor Validation Study Survey ......................................................................... 38
Appendix B: List of Write-In Comments ................................................................................................. 51
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List of Figures
Figure 1. Highest level of education ....................................................................................................... 28
Figure 2. Years of energy experience ..................................................................................................... 29
Figure 3. Years of experience specifically as an energy auditor ......................................................... 30
Figure 4. Sector in which respondent works ......................................................................................... 31
List of Tables
Table 1. Duties and Tasks of Building Energy Auditor ........................................................................... 2
Table 2. Areas of Specialized Knowledge Required of Building Energy Auditor................................. 3
Table 3. Areas of Building Systems Knowledge Required of Building Energy Auditor ...................... 4
Table 4. Areas of General Knowledge Required of Building Energy Auditor ....................................... 5
Table 5. Skills and Abilities Required of Building Energy Auditor ........................................................ 7
Table 6. Attitudes Required of Building Energy Auditor ........................................................................ 8
Table 7. Tools, Equipment and Resources Required by Building Energy Auditor .............................. 9
Table 8. Audit Tools Required by Building Energy Auditor ................................................................... 9
Table 9. Standards, Codes, and Guidelines for Building Energy Auditor ........................................... 10
Table 10. Duties, Tasks, Steps, Specialized Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Tools, Equipment, and
Resources Required for Communicating with Stakeholders ....................................................... 12
Resources Required for Developing the Action Plan .................................................................... 12
Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Required for Conducting Pre-Site Visit Data Collection Activities ...................................................... 14
Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Required for Collecting Data On-site ...................................................................................................... 15
Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Required for Identifying Opportunities for Improving Building Performance .................................... 18
Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Required for Identifying Opportunities for Improving Building Performance .................................... 20
Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Required for Producing the Deliverable ................................................................................................. 21
Table 17. Final Proposed Examination Blueprint for Energy Auditor ................................................. 22
Table 18. Summary of Respondent Holistic Ratings ............................................................................. 23
Table 19. List of DACUM JTA Participants ............................................................................................. 24
Table 20. State of Employment of Respondents ................................................................................... 26
Table 21. List of "Other" Write-In Comments ......................................................................................... 27
Table 22. Highest Level of Education ..................................................................................................... 28
Table 23. Years of Energy Experience .................................................................................................... 29
Table 24. Years of Experience Specifically as an Energy Auditor ....................................................... 30
Table 25. Sector in Which Respondent Works ...................................................................................... 31
Table 26. Means, SDs, and SEM of Rating Scale Responses ............................................................... 33
Table 27. Combined Frequency and Importance Scales ...................................................................... 34
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1 Introduction
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in conjunction with the National Institute
of Building Sciences (NIBS) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), led a study to identify
the critical duties and tasks required of an Energy Auditor. Professional Testing, Inc., used the
DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) process to conduct a Job Task Analysis (JTA) and identify
the competencies.
A panel of subject matter experts (SMEs) was selected by NIBS and convened by Professional
Testing, Inc., for a 3-day meeting held February 3–5, 2014, in Orlando, Florida. The
competencies identified during the meeting were then validated via a survey. This report reflects
the completion and results of the study, and is organized with section 2 containing the proposed
final content outline, and the later sections containing the details of the JTA development
process, including results of the validation survey.
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2 Final Building Energy Auditor DACUM Job/Task
Analysis
2.1 Building Energy Auditor Job Description
The Commercial Building Energy Auditor is an energy solutions professional who assesses
building systems and site conditions; analyzes and evaluates equipment and energy usage; and
recommends strategies to optimize building resource utilization.
2.2 Job/Task Analysis DACUM Chart for Building Energy Auditor

A proposed content outline resulting from this Job/Task Analysis follows.
Table 1. Duties and Tasks of Building Energy Auditor

Final Final
Duties and Tasks Weight Items
A Communicating with Stakeholders 5% 5
1 Identify the owner's project team 1% 1
2 Review the scope and process with the client 4% 4
B Developing the Action Plan 7% 7
1 Conduct pre-audit activities 2% 2
2 Generate preliminary list of systems and assemblies to be audited 2% 2
3 Determine audit tools and forms 1% 1
4 Determine project schedule 1% 1
5 Identify safety and access requirements of the facility 1% 1
C Conducting Pre-site Visit Data Collection Activities 4% 4
1 Obtain utility information 1% 1
2 Obtain facility data from point of contact 1% 1
3 Gather historical weather data 2% 2
D Collecting Data On-site 21% 21
1 Obtain information from facility staff 2% 2
2 Obtain information from facility occupants 2% 2
3 Assess the building envelope 7% 7
4 Assess building systems and components 10% 10
E Analyzing Building Performance Data 25% 25
1 Establish energy and cost baseline 6% 6
2 Establish benchmarks 6% 6
3 Disaggregate the energy end use breakdown 13% 13
F Identifying Opportunities for Improving Building Performance 30% 30
1 Identify deviations from best practices 6% 6
2 Determine energy impact of each measure 10% 10
3 Estimate implementation cost 4% 4
4 Conduct an economic analysis 10% 10
G Producing the Deliverable 8% 8
1 Write a summary audit report 8% 8
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Table 2. Areas of Specialized Knowledge Required of Building Energy Auditor
Areas of Specialized Knowledge
Air compressors Audit processes and tasks
Building automation control systems and
Benchmarking
programming
Building physics Building pressurization
Building systems engineering concepts and
Building sciences
principles (See Table 3)
Components of building and process systems and
Data collection protocols
assemblies
Electrical power systems Energy efficiency measures (EEM) and economics
Energy calculations (e.g. energy modeling) Engineering economics
Financial analysis methodologies and thresholds
General building construction materials
(e.g. life cycle costs analysis, ROI)
Greenhouse gas calculations Heat transfer
Heating and cooling degree days and balance point
Historic building practices
temperature
IEQ Impact of age of building on building systems
Industry accepted standards, codes and guidelines Industry equipment
Industry terminology M&V methodologies
Measurement equipment (current transformers, data
Maintenance procedures and roles
loggers, etc.) and techniques
Onsite energy generation (CHP, PV, wind, thermal,

Minimum required time period of utility data
etc.)
Potential environmental, health, and safety (EHS)
Operations within the facility
hazards and risks
Process systems and controls Rebates and incentives
Safety practices Sampling protocols and procedures
Solar mapping Systems interactions and integration
Types of audits (level 1, 2, or 3, etc.) Typical energy analysis methodologies
Typical energy usage by building type Typical percentage of end usage by occupancy type
Understand available data types for weather (bin Understanding of engineering practices and
data, hourly data, TMY, etc.) principles
Understanding of industry best practices for various
Understanding of utility bill information
building systems
Understanding of what an energy audit is Utility rate structures and schedules
When a building needs to be "tuned up" versus new

Window types
installations
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Table 3. Areas of Building Systems Knowledge Required of Building Energy Auditor
Areas of Building Systems Knowledge

Air compressors
Building automation control systems and programming
Building HVACR systems
Building interior and exterior lighting fixtures and controls
District energy
Electrical power systems
Low temperature refrigeration systems
Onsite energy generation (CHP, PV, wind, thermal, etc.)
Process systems and controls
Service hot water and control systems
Water distribution and control systems
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Table 4. Areas of General Knowledge Required of Building Energy Auditor
Areas of General Knowledge
Calculations
Perform simple math operations of addition
Perform simple math operations of subtraction
Perform simple math operations of multiplication
Perform simple math operations of division
Use a calculator
Compare numbers
Figure averages
Perform mathematical operations with fractions
Perform mathematical operations with decimals
Perform math operations using single and multiple digit numbers
Change numbers from percentages into decimals and back
Transfer number sequences from a source into a column
Solve ratio problems
Solve percent problems
Perform math operations using signed (positive and negative) numbers
Multiply and factor algebraic expressions
Collect information to solve a problem
Solve formula calculations with one unknown
Change numbers from fractions into decimals and back
Make rough estimates
Solve problems with graphs
Solve formula calculations with more than one unknown
Perform math operations using exponential numbers
Measure angles
Solve right triangle problems using Pythagorean theorem
Perform angular calculations
Solve right triangle trigonometry problems
Solve oblique triangle problems
Solve triangle-circle problems
Solve angle-circle problems
Solve oblique triangle trigonometry problems
Solve compound angle problems
Basic Measurement
Convert measurements from one unit to another (English to Metric, etc.)
Record measurements, using appropriate unit notations (feet, yards, etc.)
Measure area (square inches, square centimeters, etc.)
Read and use the scale of a drawing
Read measurements taken with common measuring tools
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Areas of General Knowledge
Basic Measurement (continued)
Use tools to measure quantities and solve problems involving measurements
Estimate and approximate measurements
Read, interpret, and use size-scale relationships
Read and apply coefficient measurements indicated in a table or chart
Measure temperature to within 1 degree Fahrenheit
Find the dimensions of an object from a scale drawing
Measure linear distances (length, width, etc.)
Measure volume (cubic inches, liters, etc.)
Calculate the perimeter and areas of common figures
Make simple scale drawings
Communications
Ask questions
Evaluate options/alternatives
Evaluate solutions
Listen
Write reports
Communicate using the vocabulary/terminology of a related trade
Communicate with co-workers and/or business people verbally (face-to-face)
Explain procedures
Follow verbal job instructions
Read information from tables and graphs (bar, circle, etc.)
Find information in references (Machinery handbook, tap/drill charts, etc.)
Read drawings and specifications sheets
Research information
Summarize information
Communicate with co-workers and/or business people verbally (telephone, radio)
Communicate with co-workers and/or business people in writing (letters, memos)
Read codes (building codes, electrical codes, standards, etc.)
Read statistical data
Write words and numbers legibly
Find information in catalogs
Read and follow a map, chart, plan, etc.
Read and follow directions found in equipment manuals and code books
Present to others
Participate in brainstorming
Read flowcharts
Read and interpret directions found on labels, packages, or instruction sheets
Compare names
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Table 5. Skills and Abilities Required of Building Energy Auditor
Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate technical information to
Ability to comprehend technical documentation
others
Ability to convert units Ability to determine tools needed for an audit
Ability to interpret scheduling tools (Gantt chart,
Ability to recognize abnormalities
milestone, etc.)
Ability to interpret utility bills, rate structures and
Ability to interpret thermography
utility contracts
Ability to use conversion factors Analytical skills
Basic math skills Basic engineering skills
Computer skills Construction cost estimating skills
Data collection skills Decision making ability
Detail-oriented Diagnostic abilities
Documentation skills Interpersonal skills
Interviewing skills Listening skills
Normalizing data Observational skills
Organizational skills Problem solving skills
Programming skills Project management skills
Quantitative analysis skills Reading ability
Technical writing skills Troubleshooting skills
Verbal communication skills Word processing skills
Written communication skills
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Table 6. Attitudes Required of Building Energy Auditor
Attitudes
1 Analytic 25 Pride in job
2 Detail-oriented 26 Work efficiently (time)
3 Critical thinker 27 Work in teams
4 Professional 28 Confident
5 Accurate/Precise 29 Meticulous
6 Common sense 30 Persistent
7 Free of substance abuse 31 Respectful
8 Organized 32 Team player
9 Dependable 33 Adaptable/Flexible
10 Quality focused 34 Patience
11 Focused 35 Work efficiently (resources)
12 Honest 36 Customer-oriented
13 Integrity 37 Multi-tasker
14 Safety conscious 38 Self-discipline
15 Cooperative 39 Courteous
16 Ethical 40 Creative
17 Good listener 41 Industrious
18 Punctual 42 Initiative
19 Responsible/accountable 43 Eager to learn new things
20 Trustworthy 44 Manage stress/pressure
21 Conscientious 45 Positive attitude
22 Goal-oriented 46 Self-control
23 Good time manager 47 Tactful
24 Lack of prejudice (bias) 48 Tolerant
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Table 7. Tools, Equipment and Resources Required by Building Energy Auditor
Tools, Equipment, and Resources
Audit tools (See Table 8)
Best practices guides
Computer
Cost estimation guides
EPA Portfolio Manager
Internet
Local and federal OSHA requirements
OSHA
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Project management software (Project, Excel, etc.)
Spreadsheet and simulation software
Standards, codes, and guidelines ( See Table 9)
US Energy Information Agency database
Weather databases (NOAA, utility companies, airport, etc.)
Table 8. Audit Tools Required by Building Energy Auditor
Audit Tools
Equipment
Air flow measurement devices Ballast discriminator
Black tape Calculator
Camera CO2 meter
Combustion Analyzer Compressed air/steam leak detector
Data logger Duct Sizing tools
Flashlight Infrared camera
Length measuring tool (tape measure, laser Light level meter
measure, etc.)
Manometer Mirror
Non-contact thermometer Pipe Sizer
Power measurement tools Psychrometric measurement tool
Relative humidity sensor Sound level meter
Stopwatch Tachometer
Temperature sensor Ultra sonic flow meter
Velometer
Software
3EPlus AirMaster
Blast CAD Viewer
DOE2 EERE
E-Grid Energy Plus
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Audit Tools
Software (continued)
EPA Portfolio manager eQuest
FEMP BLCC (Federal Energy Management
Program, Building Life Cycle Costing) HAP - carrier
IES MotorMaster
Open Studio Phast (DOE tool)
Photometrics PV Watts
Spreadsheet Trace 700 - Trane
Transys
Table 9. Standards, Codes, and Guidelines for Building Energy Auditor

Standards, Codes, and Guidelines
ASHRAE Standards
See ASHRAE Procedures for additional sources
ASHRAE Standards 15 -- Safety Standards for Refrigeration Systems
ASHRAE Standards 34 -- Designation and Safety Classifications of Refrigerants
ASHRAE Standards 41.1 -- Standard Method for Temperature Measurement
ASHRAE Standards 41.7 -- Method Test for Measurement of Flow of Gas
ASHRAE Standards 55 -- Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
ASHRAE Standards 62.1 -- Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ASHRAE Standards 90.1 -- Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings
ASHRAE Standards 100 -- Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings
ASHRAE Standards 105 -- Standard Method of Measuring and Expressing Building Energy Performance
ASHRAE Standards 134 -- Graphic Symbols for Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Systems
ASHRAE Standards 154 -- Ventilation for Cooking Operations
ASHRAE Standards 169 -- Weather Data for Building Design Standards
ASHRAE Standards 170 -- Ventilation for Health Care Facilities
ASHRAE Standards 180 -- Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building
HVAC Systems
ASHRAE Standards 189.1 -- Standard for Design of High Performance Green Buildings
ASHRAE Standards 211 (P) -- Standard for Conducting commercial Building Audits
BSR/ASHRAE/USGBC/ASPE/AWWA Standard 191(P) -- Standard for the Efficient Use of Water in
Building, Site, and Mechanical Systems
ASHRAE Guides, Etc.
See ASHRAE Procedures for additional sources
ASHRAE Guide 10 -- Interactions Affecting the Achievement of Acceptable Indoor Environments
ASHRAE Guide 11 -- Field Testing of HVAC Controls Performance
ASHRAE Guide 12 -- Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis with Building Water Systems
ASHRAE Guide 14 -- Measurement of Energy and Demand Savings
ASHRAE Guide 22 -- Instrumentation for Monitoring of Chilled Water Plant Efficiency
ASHRAE Guide 32 -- Sustainable High Performance Operation and Maintenance
ASHRAE Guide -- Energy Efficiency Guides for Existing Commercial Buildings: Business Case
ASHRAE Guide -- Energy Efficiency Guides for Existing Commercial Buildings: Technical Case
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Standards, Codes, and Guidelines
ASTM Standards
ASTM Standard E1934-10 -- Standard Guide for Examining Electrical and Mechanical Equipment with
Infrared Thermograph
ASTM Standard E1311-2010 -- Standard Test Methods for Minimum Temperature Detection Difference
for Thermal Imaging Systems
Most current editions of:
AEE -- Handbook of Energy Audits
AEE Reference Books
American Institute of Architects -- Guideline for the Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities
ASHRAE -- Building Performance Metrics Best Practices
ASHRAE -- Handbooks: Fundamentals, Systems, Applications, Refrigeration
ASHRAE -- Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits; 2nd Editions
ASHRAE/ASPE/AWW -- Water Condition Standards
Cost Estimating Guides
ECAM (Energy Charting and Metrics)
EERE (Air Master, Motor Master, etc.)
FEMP M&V Guidelines
General OSHA Guidelines
Illuminating Engineering Society -- The Lighting Handbook
International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol
MICA -- National Mechanical Insulation Standards
NIST -- Handbook 135 Life Cycle Costing Manual for Federal Energy Management Program
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Table 10. Duties, Tasks, Steps, Specialized Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Tools, Equipment, and Resources
Required for Communicating with Stakeholders
Duties, Tasks, and Steps Specialized Knowledge Skills and Abilities Tools, Equipment, and
Resources
Identify the owner's project team
Conduct a meeting with the client's • Computer skills
representative • Interpersonal skills
• Verbal
Create the project contact list
communication skills
Identify the responsibilities of the owner's • Written
project team members communication skills
Determine problem resolution
methodologies
Review the scope and process with the client
Review the scope of work with client • Industry accepted • Computer skills • Computer
Outline process of how the audit will be standards, codes and • Interpersonal skills • OSHA
conducted guidelines • Project management • Standards, codes,
• Safety practices skills and guidelines (See
Discuss contract concerns • Understanding of what an • Verbal Table 9)
energy audit is communication skills
Discuss site specific requirements (access,
safety, etc.) • Written
Determine schedule with client
Discuss reporting requirements (scheduling
of reporting, to whom, etc.)
Required for Developing the Action Plan
Resources
Conduct pre-audit activities
Read building owners objectives and criteria • Building systems • Reading ability • Standards, codes,
engineering concepts and and guidelines (See
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Resources
Read scope of work principles Table 9)
• Components of building
Read energy audit contract and process systems and
assemblies
Identify criteria for determining success • Industry accepted
standards, codes and
Review the auditor's project team roles and guidelines
responsibilities • Industry terminology
Assign audit team based on skills required, • Types of audits (level 1, 2,
scope of work, and staff availability or 3, etc.)
Review final format of deliverable
Generate preliminary list of systems and assemblies to be audited
Read available existing technical documents • Audit processes and tasks • Ability to • Standards, codes,
and drawings • Building systems comprehend and guidelines (See
Determine the initial equipment to be engineering concepts and technical Table 9)
audited principles documentation
Determine initial building assemblies to be • Components of building
audited and process systems and
Determine the performance parameters to assemblies
be measured • Historic building practices
Determine audit tools and forms
Determine methodology for energy analysis • Data collection protocols • Ability to determine • Audit tools (See
(energy model, bin data, etc.) • Industry accepted tools needed for an Table 8)
Compile interview questions standards, codes and audit • Standards, codes,
Select tools and equipment needed for the guidelines and guidelines (See
audit (data loggers, light meters, specialized • M&V methodologies Table 9)
tools, etc.) • Measurement equipment
Develop customized tools and forms if (current transformers, data
needed loggers, etc.) and
techniques
Select forms for audits Typical energy analysis
methodologies
Determine project schedule
Identify tasks • Audit processes and tasks • Ability to interpret • Project management
Identify access limitations of areas in the • Types of audits (level 1, 2, scheduling tools software (Project,
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Resources
facility or 3, etc.) (Gantt chart, Excel, etc.)
Estimate the time required to complete each milestone, etc.)
task • Organizational skills
Determine sequence of tasks • Project management
skills
Create initial project schedule document
Identify safety and access requirements for the facility
Review site EHS plan if available • Potential environmental, • Local and federal
Assess potential risks with identified tasks health, and safety (EHS) OSHA requirements
and type of facility hazards and risks • Personal protective
Identify required PPE equipment (PPE)
Verify emergency points of contact
Arrange for site access
Required for Conducting Pre-Site Visit Data Collection Activities
Resources
Obtain utility information
Request copies of actual utility bills from • Energy calculations (e.g. • Ability to interpret • Computer
owners or utility company energy modeling) utility bills, rate • Internet
Obtain utility authorization forms as required • Minimum required time structures and utility • US Energy
Obtain relevant information from the utility period of utility data contracts Information Agency
representative • Understanding of utility bill • Verbal database
information communication skills
• Written
Obtain utility rate structures • Utility rate structures and
Obtain utility contracts (third party suppliers, schedules
delivery company, etc.)
Obtain information about utility incentive
programs
Verify data obtained is correct and complete
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Resources
Obtain facility data from point of contact
Request equipment list • Building systems • Ability to • Computer
Request maintenance logs and work orders engineering concepts and comprehend • Standards, codes,
principles technical and guidelines (See
Request latest capital improvement plan • Components of building documentation Table 9)
Request any technical documents and process systems and • Verbal
Request results of any previously completed assemblies communication skills
audit reports and whether recommendations • Written
were implemented communication skills
Request results of any previously
completed, in process or planned
renovations or upgrades
Request building operating plans
Request operating schedules
Gather historical weather data
Identify methodology used to normalize data • Understand available data • Normalizing data • Weather databases
Determine duration and interval of data types for weather (bin (NOAA, utility
required data, hourly data, TMY, companies, airport,
Identify available weather location etc.) etc.)
Obtain weather data
Select methodology for filling in missing
data
Fill in the missing data
Required for Collecting Data On-site
Resources
Obtain information from facility staff
Interview key personnel on building • Building systems • Detail-oriented
systems/processes engineering concepts and • Documentation skills
Interview key personnel on operational principles • Interpersonal skills
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Resources
concerns • Components of building • Interviewing skills
Record responses and process systems and
assemblies
Follow up on interview question responses • Maintenance procedures
and roles
• Operations within the
facility
Obtain information from facility occupants
Collect information from facility occupants on • IEQ • Detail-oriented
physiological and psychological perceptions • Sampling protocols and • Documentation skills
regarding IEQ procedures • Interpersonal skills
Record responses • Interviewing skills
• Listening skills
Assess the building envelope

Conduct visual inspection (walls, roof, floors, • Building physics • Ability to convert • Audit tools (See
etc.) • Building pressurization units Table 8)
Obtain data to estimate overall heat transfer • Building sciences • Detail-oriented • Standards, codes,
coefficients • General building • Ability to interpret and guidelines (See
Evaluate air-tightness construction materials thermography Table 9)
Evaluate the fenestration • Heat transfer • Basic math skills
• Solar mapping • Observational skills
Evaluate exterior shading
Evaluate the roof
Evaluate windows
Evaluate interior shading Window types
Evaluate penetrations
Document the observations
Assess building systems and components
Observe the condition and operation of the • Air compressors • Basic engineering • Audit tools (See
equipment • Building automation skills Table 8)
Observe the condition and operation of control systems and • Data collection skills • Standards, codes,
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Resources
building lighting fixtures, controls and programming • Detail-oriented and guidelines (See
schedules • Building systems • Documentation skills Table 9)
Obtain lighting fixture count and engineering concepts and • Basic math skills
characteristics (ballasts, amps, etc.) principles • Observational skills
Obtain nameplate data • Components of building • Programming skills
Obtain water distribution system fixture count and process systems and
and nameplate data assemblies
Evaluate ventilation requirements for the • Electrical power systems
building • IEQ
Evaluate IEQ • Onsite energy generation
(CHP, PV, wind, thermal,
Set up collection of data and establish etc.)
frequency and time period of data collection
• Process systems and
Obtain spot measurements using audit tools
controls
Compare trend data to spot measurements • Systems interactions and
for validation integration
Collect data
Evaluate the accuracy of data collected
Document observations
Verify building and equipment operation
schedules
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Required for Identifying Opportunities for Improving Building Performance
Duties, Tasks, and Steps Specialized Knowledge Skills and Abilities Tools, Equipment, and Resources
Establish energy and cost baseline
Review collected data • Building systems • Ability to recognize • Audit tools (See Table 8)
Synchronize data collection based engineering concepts and abnormalities • Spreadsheet and simulation
on time stamp principles • Analytical skills software
Identify factors that impact usage • Components of building and • Decision making ability • Standards, codes, and
Build a baseline model process systems and • Detail-oriented guidelines
Calibrate baseline model to data assemblies • Investigative skills • Weather databases (NOAA,
Evaluate the accuracy of baseline • Heating and cooling degree utility companies, airport,
Apply rate structure to baseline days and balance point etc.)
Calibrate baseline cost to data temperature
• Systems interactions and
integration
• Utility rate structures and
schedules
Establish benchmarks
Survey benchmark sources • Benchmarking • Ability to use conversion • EPA Portfolio Manager
Select appropriate benchmarks • Typical energy usage by factors • Standards, codes, and
Convert data into common metric building type guidelines (See Table 9)
Compare performance of building to
benchmark
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Disaggregate the energy end use breakdown
Determining categories for end use • Building systems • Ability to recognize • Audit tools (See Table 8)
Analyze data collected by system engineering concepts and abnormalities • Spreadsheet and simulation
Compute energy use by system principles • Analytical skills software
Reconcile with baseline energy use • Components of building and • Decision making ability • Weather databases (NOAA,
process systems and • Detail-oriented utility companies, airport,
assemblies • Investigative skills etc.)
• Systems interactions and
integration
• Typical percentage of end
usage by occupancy type
• Utility rate structures and
schedules
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Required for Identifying Opportunities for Improving Building Performance
Identify Deviations from Best Practices
Interpret the data collected onsite • Building systems • Ability to recognize • Audit tools (See Table 8)
and prior to the audit engineering concepts and abnormalities • Best practices guides
Verify the rate structure is correct principles • Diagnostic abilities • Standards, codes, and
Compare collected information to • Components of building and • Problem solving skills guidelines (See Table 9)
target or best practice of each process systems and • Troubleshooting skills
system assemblies
Correlate data to make comparisons • Energy efficiency measures
with activities occurring in the (EEM) and economics
building • Systems interactions and
Enumerate potential energy savings integration
opportunities • Understanding of
Describe proposed EEM in sufficient engineering practices and
detail to develop savings and cost principles
• Understanding of industry
best practices for various
building systems
• When a building needs to be
"tuned up" versus new
installations
Determine Energy Impact of Each Measure
Input each measure into baseline • Building systems • Ability to recognize • Audit tools (See Table 8)
tool engineering concepts and abnormalities • Spreadsheet and simulation
Collect additional performance principles • Decision making ability software
information as required • Components of building and • Detail-oriented • Standards, codes, and
Estimate impact of each measure process systems and • Investigative skills guidelines (See Table 9)
(maintenance and energy impacts) assemblies • Quantitative analysis skills • Weather databases (NOAA,
Estimate impact of interaction • Greenhouse gas utility companies, airport,
among identified measures calculations etc.)
Estimate emission and greenhouse • Systems interactions and
gas impact as required integration
Identify M&V methodology as • Utility rate structures and
required schedules
Estimate Implementation Cost
Identify material quantity for each • Building systems • Construction cost estimating • Cost estimation guides
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measure engineering concepts and skills • Standards, codes, and
Determine labor hours for each principles guidelines (See Table 9)
measure • Components of building
Contact vendors and contractors as and process systems and
appropriate assemblies
Incorporate rebates and incentives • Industry equipment
for each measure • Rebates and incentives
Estimate net cost of each measure
Conduct an Economic Analysis
Select economic analysis methods • Engineering economics • Standards, codes, and
Perform economic analysis for each • Financial analysis guidelines (See Table 9)
measure methodologies and
Prioritize measures thresholds (e.g. life cycle
costs analysis, ROI)
Required for Producing the Deliverable
Write a Summary Audit Report
Draft audit report • Ability to communicate • Standards, codes, and
Review audit report with client technical information to guidelines (See Table 9)
Incorporate comments into audit others
report • Technical writing skills
Issue final audit report • Word processing skills
Present report to client as required
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Building Energy Assessment

II. BEAP Certification: Eligibility & Application 2–5

III. Examination 5–7

IV. Scheduling an Examination 7–8

V. On the Day of Your Examination 8–10

VI. BEAP Recertification: Eligibility & Application 10–13

Appendix A: BEAP Certification Exam Blueprint

Appendix B: Building Energy Auditor Job Task Analysis, Abbreviated

Purpose of the BEAP Certification

About the Candidate Guidebook

Completing and Submitting the Application

Overview of BEAP Eligibility Requirements

Detailed Eligibility Requirements: BEAP Certification

1. Education and Work Experience

Education Work Experience

Licensed Engineer or Architect 2 years’ experience in energy auditing*

Two year technical degree or vocational training certificate in mechanical/

Four year non-STEM degree 5 years’ experience in energy auditing*

Completion of high school diploma or GED and a minimum of seven years’

*Energy auditing experience is defined as successfully completing or participating in activities, at a minimum:

2. Five (5) Commercial Energy Audits

3. Two (2) Hours of CE in Safety Training

1. Exercise a reasonable industry standard of care in the performance of professional duties.

5. Pass BEAP Certification Exam

1. Recall: The ability to remember or recognize specific information

• Submit a completed, signed application form and the application fee,

ASHRAE Guidelines & Standards

Copyrighted Examination Questions

Successful examinees agree to the following conditions:

Examination Passing Score

Score Needed to Pass BEAP Exam: 68/100

Life-to-Date Pass Rate for First-Time Examinees through 12/2022: 75%

Results Cancelled by ASHRAE

IV. Scheduling an Examination

Test Center Locations

Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities

Cancellations, Reschedules and No-shows

Inclement Weather, Power Failure or Emergency

V. On the Day of Your Examination

You must bring two (2) forms of identification.

Military IDs and social security cards are not accepted.

The following security procedures apply during a Test Center examination:

• Creates a disturbance, is abusive, or is otherwise uncooperative,

Certification Examination Tips

VI. BEAP Recertification: Eligibility & Application

Who Can Participate

Overview of Recertification Eligibility Requirements

1. Five (5) Commercial Energy Audits

Detailed Recertification Eligibility Requirements

1. Five (5) Commercial Energy Audits

2. Two (2) Hours of CE in Safety Training

3. Professional Development Hours

1. Exercise a reasonable industry standard of care in the performance of professional duties.

Grace Period (Application Received Jan. 1 - March 31)

• Submit a completed, signed application form and the application fee,

1. Communicating With Stakeholders 2 2 1 5

Job Task Analysis

Prepared under the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

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