Certified Energy Manager Eric Woodruff, PhD

Eric Woodruff, a PhD and CEM who served as past president of the Association of Energy Engineers. Eric explained the CEM (Certified Energy Manager) program, which has been around since 1981 and is recognized in 100 countries, serving as a foundational course covering energy management across buildings, industrial systems, and power systems. They discussed technical topics including power factor correction, the California duck curve showing 66% renewable grid power on many days, and the benefits of solar installations, with Eric sharing his experience getting 15% returns on solar investments. The conversation also covered Eric's international work training energy professionals in countries like Lebanon, Jordan, and the Philippines, and his belief that energy efficiency should be non-political and focused on financial benefits for everyone.

Topics Covered

Keynote speaker interviews

Sailing and pilots

Power factor billing

Variable frequency drives

Harmonics and filters

International energy training

Clean energy politicsPremier Program

Solar investment returnsPresidents and politics

AEE = Association of Energy Engineers www.aeecenter.org/

CEM = Certified Energy Manager