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Elevate Your Impact This Fall: Education, Certification, and Networking!
Dear Members, Partners, and Energy Professionals,
As we transition into the fall season, our mission at TEMA remains focused on driving excellence across our industry. Fall offers a fresh opportunity to sharpen your technical expertise, expand your professional network, and take active steps toward advancing your career.
Together with the TEMA Foundation, we have curated a full lineup of educational programs, credentialing opportunities, and networking events designed to help you and your organization elevate standards and achieve your energy performance goals.
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1. Help Shape the Future of Our Educational Offerings
To ensure our training and certifications continue to directly reflect the evolving needs of the industry, we need your input! Please take a few minutes to complete our Job Task Analysis Survey. Your feedback directly helps us shape the future of energy management education and update our course offerings to serve you better.
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2. Professional Development & TEMA Foundation Courseware
Through the combined resources of TEMA and the TEMA Foundation, we are offering several flexible learning pathways this fall:
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Accredited Energy Manager (AEM) Certification: Our flagship self-paced course covering energy efficiency fundamentals, project management, technical diagnostics, and financial analysis. - Certification Exams: Scheduled for late September and early December (virtual and proctored options available).
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Energy Management Fundamentals (Energy 101): Virtual foundational sessions hosted by the TEMA Foundation, ideal for new team members or professionals seeking a comprehensive refresher. Open to ALL, members and future members, alike.
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Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) Certification: A specialized track focused on modern HVAC integration, controls optimization, troubleshooting, and smart building technology.
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Master Energy Manager (MEM) Certification Cohort: Designed for those seeking to elevate their energy management knowledge and experience, this course guides participants through creating a fully customized, actionable energy management plan as they work through a collaborative peer cohort.
3. Fall Events & Networking Opportunities
Building strong industry relationships is at the heart of what we do. We invite you to join us at these upcoming fall gatherings:
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Regional Chapter Meetings: Interactive local gatherings across our regional chapters to discuss market trends, local utility incentives, and policy updates.
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TEMA Fall Education Day & Workshop: A half-day immersive event featuring a technical breakout session with real-world scenarios.
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TEMA Foundation Annual Charity Golf Tournament: A fantastic day on the course to build connections while supporting the Foundation’s scholarship funds and workforce development initiatives.
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TEMA Roundtable Dinners: Small-group, networking sessions designed for open conversation around operational challenges and solution sharing.
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Fall Energy Symposiums: Our premier mid-season gathering bringing together facility directors, energy managers, and service providers for technical presentations and networking.
4. Taking the Next Step
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Enroll in Fall Courses: Browse our full course catalog and reserve your exam seat TODAY!
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Join Your Local Chapter: Connect with peers in your immediate region by attending the next local chapter meeting.
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Support the TEMA Foundation: Learn more about Foundation sponsorship, the Sapphire Club, and pay it forward.
I encourage you to take advantage of these tools and touchpoints this season. Investing in your education and network not only advances your individual career but strengthens our entire community.
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to sustainable energy management.
Warm regards,
Ashley Williams, DBA
Chief Operating Officer, TEMA
Agent, TEMA Foundation
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TEMA Foundation Charitable Golf Tournament
October 14, 2026
Free Education on October 13th
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TEMA Foundation Golf Tournament- Raffle Tickets on Sale Now plus Fall Education information
Join us October 14th at Herman Park Golf Course in Houston for the annual TEMA Foundation Golf Tournament. Raffle tickets are on sale now- proceeds support the Foundation's work.
TEMA Fall Education returns October 13 in Harris County, near the golf course. This year's education includes a "Choose Your Own Adventure" energy audit focused on the building envelope, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore energy performance in the field.
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TEMA Table - TEXOMA
November 3, 2026
Scholarships Available
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TEMA Table in Wichita Falls
Registration is NOW open for the Wichita Falls/Texoma chapter event. Expand your network, share insights, and discover solutions relevant to your work!
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Energy Symposium - NNM
November 13, 2026
Scholarships Available
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TEMA Energy Symposium- Albuquerque, NM
Join TEMA on November 13 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel for a full day that features a hands-on workshop, breakout sessions, and opportunities to connect with 6 PDH credits available to attendees.
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TEMA Table - Northwest Arkansas
November 17th, 2026
Scholarships Available
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TEMA Table in Northwest Arkansas
Mark your calendar for November 17th at Rogers Public School.
Registration opens Sept 14th.
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Elevate your network at our upcoming chapter meetings!
You’re not limited to your home chapter—attend any meeting across the association, in person or virtually. Ready to take the next step? RSVP today!
10.01.26: South East Chapter Meeting
10.07.26: Tyler Area Chapter Meeting
10.08.26: Dallas Fort Worth Chapter Meeting in partnership with NTFSA
10.20.26: San Antonio Chapter Meeting
10.29.26: Virtual Chapter Meeting
11.04.26: Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting
-stay tuned for more info on 2026 meetings
Chapter Meetings continue to be added for the year, check the chapter pages and the TEMA calendar to get the dates added to your schedule!
| | | The TEMA Foundation provides Continuing Professional Development Scholarships for TEMA Education. The program is designed to promote lifelong learning, personal reflection, and professional growth for eligible TEMA members. | |
TEMA Foundation
Sapphire Club
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Sapphire Club, a new giving program designed to offer enhanced engagement and recognition opportunities for valued TEMA supporters. This initiative reflects a strategic evolution of our giving programs, allowing us to focus our resources on maximizing impact.
The Sapphire Club provides an exclusive experience for those passionate about our mission. With an annual minimum donation of $2,500, members will have a significant opportunity to support our work while enjoying a range of valuable benefits. Please contact the Foundation President, Fritz Deckard, if interested.
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Start talking in the TEMA Community!
Have a question? Ask it on the community and hear what the members of TEMA have to say and recommend. If you haven't seen the new look, be sure to check out the updated user friendly feel and start talking!
There's also an app, stay connected, no matter where you are!
| | | As we head into the final months of the year, there's still plenty happening at TEMA. Mark your calendars for upcoming events and chapter meetings, and take advantage of the networking, education, and connection still to come! | | |
Stay in the Loop with our Partners! Click the links below to see What's Happening With them.
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CONTACT US
Cami Brumley, CEO - cbrumley@temaenergy.org, 512-657-1890
Ashley Williams, COO - awilliams@temaenergy.org, 512-552-9022
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