AEE CEP case studies
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The Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP®) is a credential administered by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), where it is listed among the Utility Services certifications alongside the Certified Demand Side Manager (CDSM™) and the Distributed Generation Certified Professional (DGCP™). It targets professionals who buy electricity, natural gas, and other fuels for industrial, commercial, institutional, or public-sector organizations: energy managers, supply-chain and treasury staff, and consultants who advise on supply contracts and hedging programs. This study site is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by AEE; AEE's own pages remain the authoritative source for eligibility, fees, scheduling, and results. The exam is multiple choice and is weighted evenly across five domains: energy markets and price fundamentals; procurement strategy and sourcing methods; contract structures, terms, and negotiation; price risk management and hedging instruments; and regulatory, financial, and sustainability considerations. The AEE CEP case studies are 5 cases and about 2,913 words.
1Negative Midday Prices and a Flat Forward Hedge
A cold-storage operator consumes 120,000 MWh annually, with 55% of volume in summer afternoons. It currently buys 70% on a two-year fixed price at 58/MWh and 30% at day-ahead spot.
621 words, about 3 min2Municipal Supply RFP: Certainty Versus Lowest Expected Cost
A mid-sized city uses 85 GWh per year. Its current budget is 5.4 million.
602 words, about 3 min3Data Center PPA: Annual Volume Match but Hourly Mismatch
A data center uses 150 GWh per year with a flat 24/7 load. A developer offers a 15-year solar PPA at 49/MWh for an 80 MWac plant expected to produce 160 GWh annually; RECs are included.
607 words, about 3 min4Industrial Gas Hedging: Policy Limit, Collar, and Basis Risk
An industrial gas user consumes 2.4 million MMBtu annually. It sells 60% of output under fixed-price contracts that assume gas at 3.00/MMBtu; the remaining 40% passes gas cost through.
510 words, about 3 min5University Renewable Claim Under Hourly Matching
A university consumes 60,000 MWh and markets itself as 100% renewable. It currently retires unbundled RECs equal to 100% of load at 1.50/MWh, although only 8,000 MWh comes from campus solar.
573 words, about 3 min