Sept. 7, 2005: EPA Recognizes Green Building Engineer Program
ATLANTA - The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now recognizing the AEE's certified Green Building Engineer (GBEâ„¢) program.
According to Robert Sauchelli, national program manager, Energy Star Service and Product Provider Program, "The establishment of the GBE will make it easier to identify individuals with acceptable knowledge of the principles and practices of energy efficiency and improved building energy performance. The Green Building Engineer certification, which requires professional engineers to have energy management certification, will be an important resource for building owners looking to validate their Statement of Energy Performance, to apply for the Energy Star label.