Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP)

Course Description

Water is an essential natural resource for almost any social and socio-economic activity. In a world with growing water-related stress, scarcity and risk, there is an increasing need for improved use of water resources by society. This can significantly reduce environmental impact, lower costs, and ensure supply security. More and more businesses, industries, institutions, utilities and governmental agencies are looking for strategies to reduce water usage — to cut costs, secure business continuity, and deliver on broader sustainability plans.

The Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP) program is an international qualification specifically designed for improving water efficiency and management. The two-day training covers technical and economic principles for effective water efficiency management. It also serves as a building block for additional professional development such as the Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CDSP), or Business Energy Professional (BEP) designations.

Course Outline

Day 1

• Introduction to Water Management
• Terms, Definitions & Units of Measure (including energy parameters associated with water)
• Regulatory Frameworks, Concepts & Water Policy (including international water policy)
• Water Billing & Cost at Point of Use (including basic business case calculations & benchmarking)
• Water Supply Options, Sources & Types of Water (including the water cycle, standards and alternative sources)
• Data Collection and Baseline Water Use Development (including metering options, Monitoring & Verification basics)
• Water Audit Overview & Processes (including a generic auditing approach and where to look)
• Water Balance Development (how to track and map water in complex organisations/facilities)

Day 2 — Water-Efficient Technologies in key areas/sectors including:

• Domestic plumbing systems
• Landscaping and irrigation systems
• Commercial kitchens
• Commercial laundries
• Cooling and heating systems
• Hospital and laboratory equipment
• Private & public pools
• HVAC & mechanical equipment
• Industrial processing systems
• Softening & filtration systems
• Sterilization, medical & lab equipment
• Water supply options / alternative sources
• Storm water management
• Outreach and education wrap up, discussion & questions

Outcomes

Attendees will learn technical and organisational strategies including how to conduct a water efficiency site assessment, understand water billing and costs, use correct terminology, navigate regulatory and international mandates and policies, apply efficiency technologies, and address water measurement and verification needs.

Who Should Attend

• Water Services & Management Professionals
• Provincial/State and Municipal Planners & Government Resource Efficiency Managers
• Certified Energy Managers (CEMs) and Certified Energy Auditors (CEAs)
• Energy & Water Administrators & Utility Professionals
• Sustainability & Energy Professionals
• Certified Sustainable Development Professionals (CDSPs) needing water efficiency strategies
• Government Resource Efficiency Energy & Water Administration Managers
• Contractors, Maintenance Managers, Technicians and Operators
• Government Facility Managers, Building Technicians & Operators
• Building Owners & Property Managers
• Energy management professionals needing water efficiency strategies
• New facility entrants into the water efficiency field

Examination

An optional 4-hour open-book examination (multiple choice and true/false) is available on the following day or at a later date, subject to pre-application and registration. Passing the exam leads to international certification with the US-based Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). This is in addition to the course cost and duration.

Eligibility For Certification

Each CWEP candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• A 2-year technical degree or 4-year degree from an accredited university or college
• At least one year of experience in water efficiency, energy management, or operations and maintenance of a building or facility
• Current certification status in CEM, BEP, or EEP