April 11, 2014: Chicago Approves ASHRAE Certification as Credential for Energy Benchmarking
BEAP Certification Holders Can Provide Verification for Energy Benchmarking Ordinance
ATLANTA — The city of Chicago now recognizes ASHRAE’s Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) certification as a data verifier credential under the city’s new Energy Benchmarking Ordinance. With this approval, professionals who hold the BEAP credential are eligible to provide verification of data for building energy performance.
“ASHRAE commends the City of Chicago for the commitment to improving building performance demonstrated by adoption of the Energy Benchmarking Ordinance and is very pleased that the Building Energy Assessment Professional certification is one of the first credentials to be recognized for the provision of services it requires,” said Bill Bahnfleth, ASHRAE president. “BEAPs have demonstrated their ability to audit and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial building energy use, including determining project scope, collecting data, analyzing building performance, interpreting results, evaluating alternatives, submitting recommendations for energy conservation measures, and assisting with the implementation of these recommendations. Our BEAPs are well-qualified to provide this important service to the citizens of Chicago.”