AEE's Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP) program is designed to provide recognition for professionals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the field of lighting efficiency.

The designation CLEP identifies individuals who have demonstrated high levels of experience, competence, proficiency, and ethical fitness, bringing to their professional activities the full scope of knowledge requisite to the development and implementation of effective lighting efficiency solutions within the commercial, industrial, institutional and governmental market sectors.

Eligibility

The prerequisites to qualify for the certification process have been designed to take into account the possible diversity of education and practical experience an individual may have. However each CLEP candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• A four-year engineering or architectural degree from an accredited university or college, and/or P.E., and/or R.A., and/or C.E.M., with at least three years experience in lighting efficiency.
  --OR--
  
• A four-year business or related degree from an accredited university or college, with at least five years experience in lighting efficiency.
  --OR--
  
• A two-year technical degree from an accredited college, with eight years verified experience in lighting efficiency.
  --OR--
  
• Ten years or more verified experience in lighting efficiency.
  
  (Note: Letters of reference and verification of employment must be submitted.)