NEEA, RETA Develop Efficiency Certification for Refrigeration Operators
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), Portland, Ore., and the Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA), Salinas, Calif., partnered to develop a new energy efficiency certification for industrial refrigeration operators. NEEA continues to increase energy efficiency in the Northwest by partnering with utilities and industry groups to train and certify key professionals in the Northwest.
Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist, or CRES, gives refrigeration operators, technicians, managers and other refrigeration professionals the knowledge to manage energy usage and find low- and no-cost savings in their plants. CRES certification involves demonstrating understanding of basic refrigeration concepts such as CARO-level knowledge, passing a CRES exam and completing and documenting five low- and no-cost energy efficiency activities. Additional activities and PDH will be required for re-certification.