Demand-Side Management (DSM) Program Manager Workshop 
Presented by Elizabeth Freeman and Cory Cook
In-person, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course
Date: October 20-21, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET (Tuesday) and 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET (Wednesday)
Instructor: Elizabeth Freeman and Cory Cook
Location: DTE Energy (1 Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226)
Earnable CEUs: 1.1
Earnable PDHs: 11
Fee:
USD: $1,375 USD or 14 Group Member Points / Non-Members: $1,650 USD
Please note: Registration fees and membership points are charged per participant. Each individual attending must register separately. This is required for IACET compliance to ensure we can accurately track attendance, award CEUs, and provide course materials.
*To register with Group Member Points, email elearning@aesp.org
Course Description:
This course is specially designed for those who presently manage or will manage energy efficiency and DSM programs. Whether your goal is to manage programs for a utility or consultant, or you are looking to fill-in knowledge gaps, you will acquire all the tools to successfully manage DSM programs from start to finish - including research, planning, design, launch, marketing, evaluation and reporting. Learning is supplemented by hands-on and interactive group activities and handouts to ensure retention of the concepts, and to put into practice the thought process required on the job. 

You’ll leave this session able to:
Describe the benefits of DSM.  
Describe the role of influencers. Identify the common EE types.  
Describe design thinking and how it is used in the planning process. 
*You’ll earn 1.1 CEUs for this course by attending the full session and passing the final quiz with a score of 70% or higher.
*We want everyone to feel welcome and supported. If you need any ADA accommodations, just let us know — we’re happy to help. Email us at elearning@aesp.org.
Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.
AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.