About — Albert Williams | Honeyguide Energy Engineering

Biography

Albert Williams is an energy engineering training instructor and technical advisor, with two decades of experience. He has delivered 260+ training courses to 7,000+ energy professionals attending from 86 countries. He has conducted 300+ energy audits and has published two handbooks on energy management. He has worked in 49 countries.

His contributions to global energy education include being the contributing developer and lead editor for the SI-unit international version of the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) and Certified Energy Auditor (CEA™) programs; lead instructor and chief content creator for the Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CIEP™) program; Editor-in-Chief of the Energy Management Handbook (10th Edition) — the official reference guide for the CEM® program; author of the Industrial Energy Systems Handbook; and contributing developer for 30 additional energy training courses, including 50001CP™ and expert-level programs in Compressed Air and Pump Systems.

Albert holds 10 AEE® certifications and 4 UNIDO qualifications. His work has been recognised with 8 international energy engineering awards, including the AEE® 2025 International Energy Professional Development Award and the 2024 International Top Expert Trainer Special Recognition Award.

Albert is contracted as a freelancer by 20 global organisations based in the USA, Canada, Denmark, Austria, Bulgaria, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Japan, India, Egypt, and Sub-Saharan Africa. His notable partnerships include AEE® (Association of Energy Engineers), UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization), and The World Bank, where he serves as Pump Systems Technical Advisor for South & Central Asia and the Caribbean.

Credentials & Recognition

Achievements, Certifications & Awards

🏆 Key Achievements

260+ training courses delivered globally since 2013
7,000+ energy professionals trained from 86 countries
300+ energy audits conducted since 2006, including 100+ compressed air and 80+ pumping audits
49 countries worked in across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas
Contributing developer & lead editor — SI-unit international version of the CEM® and CEA™ programs
Lead instructor & chief content creator — CIEP™ program
Editor-in-Chief — Energy Management Handbook (10th Edition), official CEM® reference
Author — Industrial Energy Systems Handbook (1st Edition), prescribed for CIEP™
Contributing developer for 30+ energy training courses, including 50001CP™, compressed air and pump systems programs
AEE® Global Guidance Committee Member, AEE® Nominated Lifetime Member, AEE® Legend in Energy
CEM® Global Certification Board Member & International Exam Committee Member
CIEP™ Board Member & Exam Committee Member
50001CP™ Board Member & Exam Committee Member
Contracted by 20 global organisations across 11 countries

🎓 International Certifications & Qualifications

2005 — B.Eng. (Industrial Engineering), University of Pretoria
2008 — Certified Energy Manager (CEM®), Licence 90281, AEE
2009 — Certified M&V Professional (CMVP®), Licence 90153, AEE
2010 — Certified Energy Auditor (CEA™), Licence 90041, AEE
2013 — Qualified Compressed Air Systems Optimisation Expert, UNIDO
2017 — Certified Renewable Energy Professional (REP™), Licence 90199, AEE
2019 — Qualified Pump Systems Optimisation Expert, UNIDO
2020 — Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CIEP™), License 22, AEE
2020 — Certified Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP™), License 90098, AEE
2020 — Certified Business Energy Professional (BEP™), License 90012, AEE
2021 — Qualified Steam Systems Optimisation Expert, UNIDO
2022 — Qualified Motor Systems Optimisation Expert, UNIDO
2022 — Certified Lighting Energy Professional (CLEP™), License 90043, AEE
2022 — Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP™), License 90078, AEE
2024 — Certified ISO 50001 Certified Professional (50001CP™), License 4, AEE

🌟 International Awards Received

2018 — AEE® Young Energy Professional of the Year: Sub-Saharan Africa
2018 — SAEEC Energy Professional of the Year: Sub-Saharan Africa
2021 — AEE® Top Student Business Energy Professional™: Sub-Saharan Africa
2022 — AEE® Top Student Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional™: Sub-Saharan Africa
2022 — AEE® Top Student Certified Water Efficiency Professional™: Sub-Saharan Africa
2022 — AEE® Energy Educator of the Year: Sub-Saharan Africa
2024 — AEE® Top Expert Trainer Special Recognition: International
2025 — AEE® Energy Professional Development Award: International

Global Partnerships

Notable Organisations

AEE® — Association of Energy Engineers

Training instructor (CEM®, CIEP™, CEA™) · Editor (CEM®, CIEP™, CEA™, 50001CP™) · Global Training Guidance Committee member · Certification Board member for CEM®, CIEP™ and 50001CP™

USA · Canada · Australia · New Zealand · Spain · Qatar · Oman · Maldives · Seychelles · Mauritius · Kenya · Uganda · Zimbabwe · South Africa · Saudi Arabia · EU · Tanzania

UNIDO — United Nations Industrial Development Organization

International expert & instructor in compressed air, pumps, steam, motors, M&V, ESCOs, and chillers · Course & examination developer · Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production auditor

Egypt · Iran · Pakistan · North Macedonia · Tunisia · South Africa

The World Bank

Pump Systems Technical Advisor for South & Central Asia and the Caribbean · Water utilities energy efficiency technical expert for Balkans, South Asia and Caribbean regions

India (Bangalore, Shimla, Mysuru, Chennai, Uttarakhand) · Saint Lucia (Caribbean)

IEPA — Institute of Energy Professionals Africa

Lead training instructor for AEE® certified courses · Lead developer for EAF, BPE and ISO 50001 EnMS programs · Technical manager 2017–2020

Mauritius · Seychelles · Tanzania · Kenya · Uganda · eSwatini · South Africa

Econoler / CIET — Canadian Institute for Energy Training

Contributing course developer and training instructor for EAP, Energy Management for Water Utilities, Expert Training on Energy Systems Optimisation, and key M&V Specialist for Super-ESCO programmes

Canada · Pakistan · Albania · Bulgaria · Nigeria · Palestine · Kenya

IAWD — International Association of Water Service Companies

Utility Management Training Program: Energy Management & Energy Efficiency for Water Utilities module — course developer and training instructor

Albania · Bulgaria · Ukraine · Mauritius · Croatia

What Participants Say

Voices from the Classroom

From energy professionals across the globe — trained in 85 countries.

"Thanks Albert Williams for your, yet again, excellent course facilitation."

Coert W.

"…one of the important experts I have ever met."

Mahmoud M.

"…excellent knowledge transfer skills…"

Daniela M.

"Albert's ability to juggle energy audits was unlike any I've seen before and made a dramatic difference in knowledge level of our team. Albert would be an asset to any team."

Moustafa E.

"He is extremely skillful and capable in handling diversified training needs."

Mohamed H. B.

"Deciding to enroll in a training course with Albert will be one of the best decisions you can make."

Amanee A.

"Albert Williams, you're not just a fantastic instructor, but a true leader in the field."

Laurie B. N.

"Great knowledge."

Stanley S.

"You've always been my favourite trainer."

Carel B.

"He is one of the best speakers you might see. What he teaches is exactly what an energy auditor needs to know."

John A.

"I truly am a better energy person today thanks to you. Long may the discussions on pumps, CAS and energy efficiency continue."

Mnqobi N.

"Albert Williams is the best."

Cobus A.

"This will definitely be super informative if Albert Williams is going to be the speaker."

Thabiso K.

"Albert is the TOP compressed air specialist I've ever had the pleasure to know."

Fredric G.

"You are the coolest engineer I know! 👏"

Mary E. C.

"You are my star Albert — I will always be following you."

Karsten M. H.

"You are a brilliant Engineer!! One of the best I know in the space!"

Kaputu C.

"You're one of a kind on the African Continent."

Kwasi T.

"Great job dear Albert Williams."

Mohamed S.

"Is this not too much for one person?"

Tersoo G.

"Most humble engineer I know, Albert Williams."

Chule Q.

"I think you're awesome!"

Eric W.

"Albert is a pro! Great wealth of knowledge and experience. He executed with utmost professionalism."

Wai T.

"Best instructor."

Manal A.

"The execution was truly impressive."

Mutombo J.

"Thank you for availing such a great trainer to deliver complex knowledge in a simple understandable way."

Oluwafemi O.

"CASO training was eye-opening for me. I learned about new energy conservation opportunities that I never once knew."

Chris M.

"Thanks Albert once again for the amazing sessions with lots of experience-based knowledge shared by you."

Muhammad S.

"Thank you Albert!! I could listen to your explanations for hours..."

Esther E.

"Amazing week … Great teacher."

Mohammed S.

"I learned a lot."

Alexander M.

"I learned an incredible amount. The course was well worth it! I did purchase your book — it will be a valuable resource. Good on you!"

Rick B.

Albert Williams

Achievements, Certifications & Awards

Notable Organisations

Voices from the Classroom

49 Countries Worked In