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Official Recovery Act

CEI President, Chris Halpin was selected by US Energy Secretary Steven Chu to be an Official Recovery Act Reviewer. Chris is very honored to be chosen to review energy efficiency based Recovery Act proposals from States and Cities being submitted to DOE over the next few months. He will be assisting the DOE review and approve applications for funding as part of the $787 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. He was also selected by the DOE's Office of Electricity to be a Technical Merit Reviewer for the DOE Smart Grid Investment Grant Program (SGIG). 

Three Employees Become Certified Energy Managers (CEMs)

Recently, three Celtic Energy, Inc. employees received their Certified Energy Management (CEM^®) certification from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).  The CEM^® certification is reserved for individuals who have “demonstrated high levels of experience, competence, proficiency, and ethical fitness”. 

Created in 1981, the CEM^® certification is given to those individuals who have met the education and experience requirements, as well as passed a four-hour written examination.  The distinction establishes a standard of professional competence, recognizing professionals with an expertise in a variety of areas, including energy, power, green facilities, and industry.   

President of Celtic Energy, Inc., Christopher Halpin recently passed his examination, renewing his CEM^® certification.  Tom Coughlin also received the CEM^® distinction, after over four years of experience in the industry. 

On July 18^th, 2010 James Pagliaro officially became eligible for the CEM^® certification, as he completed his third year at Celtic Energy, Inc. 

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CEI's Newest Hire Passes the FE Exam

Christian Michel, Celtic Energy's newest member, recently passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.  Passing this grueling 8-hour long exam means that Christian is officially a Licensed-Engineer-In-Training.