Strengthening Cambodia’s Energy Management Capacity through Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 4 July 2026 – The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), through the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) Project, successfully concluded the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training under the Cambodian Energy Manager and Auditor Training (CEMAT) Programme. Conducted over five days from 19–20 June and 2–4 July 2026 at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC), the training equipped energy professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to improve energy performance and promote low-carbon development in Cambodia’s built environment.

The training was organised by ACE in collaboration with the ITC with a total of 25 participants, of whom seven (7) were women (28%), from government agencies, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, academia, consulting firms, and energy service providers participated in the training. Participants represented a broad range of professional roles, including sustainability managers, energy officers, engineers, environmental specialists, compliance managers, and business executives. The diversity of participants promoted cross-sector collaboration, peer learning, and the exchange of practical experiences in implementing energy management and energy efficiency initiatives. 

The training combined classroom lectures, practical exercises, case studies, and experience sharing to strengthen participants’ competencies in energy management. The curriculum covered key topics including Energy Management Systems (EnMS), ISO 50001 implementation, energy baseline development, energy performance analysis, electrical and mechanical energy systems, power distribution, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, lighting efficiency, thermal energy systems, air conditioning and chillers, steam systems and boilers, energy audit procedures, measurement devices, and engineering economics. An online experience-sharing session by Dr Habib, Principal Engineer from Infinergies Solution PTE.LTD also provided participants with practical insights into implementing Energy Management Systems across different sectors.

To assess learning progress, participants completed a pre-training assessment at the beginning of the program and a post-training assessment upon completion of all technical modules, followed by a final examination. These assessments enabled participants to measure improvements in their understanding of energy management concepts and demonstrated the effectiveness of the training programme in strengthening technical knowledge and practical competencies. 

Through the five-day programme, participants enhanced their capacity to identify energy-saving opportunities, conduct energy audits, establish energy baselines, evaluate energy performance, and assess the financial feasibility of energy efficiency investments. The training also reinforced the importance of systematic energy management in reducing energy consumption, lowering operational costs, and supporting organizational sustainability goals. 

The programme concluded with a post-training evaluation, final examination, and certificate awarding ceremony recognizing participants who successfully completed the training. The event reaffirmed the shared commitment of ACE, ITC, and project partners to developing a skilled workforce capable of supporting Cambodia’s transition toward a more energy-efficient and low-carbon future.

The Certified Energy Manager Training represents another important milestone under the ALCBT Project in strengthening institutional and human capacity for sustainable energy development in Cambodia. By investing in the development of qualified energy professionals, the initiative contributes to the country’s efforts to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and accelerate the adoption of low-carbon practices across the building and industrial sectors.