Donald Edwards
CEM, CPQ, CEA, CDSM, EA, MSA, MSAET
East Michigan Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers | Member
Speaker
Track H: Energy Basics
Session H4: Energy Basics 103
September 19, 2025 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Tool Time 101
What time is it? Tool Time. This updated presentation provides an overview of recommended energy audit tools used in facility and plant audits, with live demonstrations, hands-on experience of select tools. Attendees will gain practical insights into how these tools are applied in real-world settings. Identifying and measuring various types of building energy usage is important for evaluating efficiency, sustainability, and decarbonization. Energy audit tools enable auditors to collect and analyze data.
Become familiar with the ‘ABCs’ of essential inspection tools; including anemometers, thermal imaging cameras, and digital multimeters; facilities can systematically assess energy usage patterns and uncover opportunities for improvements. Energy auditing is clearly the best practice across residential, commercial, and industrial settings, helping organizations make informed decisions. Keeping up with or leveraging new auditing technologies and data-driven methods improves audits by identifying inefficiencies and guiding targeted improvements.
Speaker Bio
Donald Edwards, C.E.M., C.P.Q., C.E.A., C.D.S.M., EA, M.S.A., M.S.A.E.T., has been a long-term member and participates with the Association of Energy Engineers and the East Michigan Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers (EMAEE), where he leads the Technology & Training Committee and is co-managing the group’s transitioning to a new website solution. He holds four certifications from the AEE and an Energy Advocate (EA) Certification of Endorsement from SAIC. Donald was named Renewable Energy Innovator of the Year in 2009 (AEE) and Energy Manager of the Year in 2009 (EMAEE).
Donald recently retired as Principal Energy Manager from DTE Energy. In total, Donald has 45 years of combined work experience. He has implemented countless energy efficiency projects and supported clients with their decarbonization goals. Donald holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, a M.S. in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a M.S. in Alternative Energy Technology from Wayne State University.