Building Performance Institute Building Analyst Training

HOME STAR is proposed new legislation to create jobs in existing industries by providing strong short-term incentives for energy efficiency improvements in residential buildings. This initiative establishes a $6 billion rebate program to encourage immediate investment in energy-efficient appliances, building mechanical systems and insulation, and whole-home energy efficiency retrofits. HOME STAR will rapidly create jobs in green industries, while saving families money on their energy bills. BPI Certified Building Analysts will be needed to conduct Energy Audits, informing the homeowners which renovations would save the most energy and money.

How will the HOME STAR legislation effect the energy auditing business?

Multi-family and commercial buildings are handled differently. There are different procedures used to measure their energy efficiency. The tools are used on individual units, not the entire building at once, so they can still return accurate measurements. There are many ways to handle different size buildings using BPI practices.
As for the difference between RESNET and BPI, they are both important standards for residential energy efficiency. However BPI is more geared to existing homes, while RESNET focuses more on new construction. Additionally, BPI certification includes CAZ (Combustion Appliance Zone) testing. This test can indicate the presence of dangerous gases throughout the house, ensuring the safety of the family home. However, without the proper training, a poorly executed CAZ test can inadvertently cause these dangerous gases to leak throughout the home, endangering the lives of everyone in the building. This is just one example of why CleanEdison's hands on field training to making sure the a energy audit is done correctly the first time, every time.

Depending on which course you complete, you will be certified to do a number of different jobs. The demand for green living and efficient homes is there, it is increasing every day. In fact, there is government legislation proposed now (http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/home-star/) that will reward homeowners with rebates on their energy saving retrofits. This will take these industries to the next level. My recommendation would be to contact us and speak with a sales representative to discuss what course would be best suited for you. Also, you can get the full details of each course, and how to leverage the knowledge into business.

There are no prerequisites or specific requirements needed, although you will benefit from having worked in the environmental field.

Yes once you are certified you can try to pass that knowledge on to your workers. If they eventually want to get BPI certified as well, remember CleanEdison guarantees our students pass the exam.

You can subcontract out to BPI certified professionals, though depending on the number of energy audits you do, it may be worth considering getting BPI certified to avoid extra costs.

Yes our BPI Certification course qualified for continuing education credits with Nachi and ASHI.

We are constantly bringing our BPI Building Analyst Certification training course to new cities across the US. A full list of all our upcoming classes listed by location can be found at http://www.cleanedison.com/find-courses.html . Be sure to let us know if you'd like to see our classes in a city near you.

Is there any offerings for the BPI Building Analyst Training in Michigan?

Sirs:

Is your BPI course qualified for Continuing Education Credits with the State of Illinois, ASHI, and/or NACHI?
Thank you.

James Clark

What kind of background is recommended? I work in the environmental field, but have little home building or contracting experience.

Can anyone speak to employment opportunities after completion of these courses? I am not a contractor, but would like to build on my skills and experience in this field.

How can I get a pulse for the demand of this certification?

-Eddie
NY City

I am an instructor/coordinator with the philadelphia housing authority premier workforce development pre-apprenticrship training program. My question is once I take and past the Building Analyst Certification and Envelope/Shell Professional and certified, will be able to use my certifications to instruct my students on the training and prepare them for testing take the course, once completed, join our program/company for furture business?

What are the reasons are to take the BPI if
1. The goal is to provide services to save energy in commercial buildings.
2. Blower door test won't work in large buildings.
3. You already have RESNET cert.

What software is used if you get BPI cert?

Thanks,
Rick

To access the incentives I know that someone has to be BPI certified. Does that have to be someone on your own staff and or can it be someone you subcontract for the energy audits and other services that have their own separate business that have the BPI certification?

Just took the class and past over in NJ. The best part was the hands on field training. John actually teaches you how to use the carbon monoxide ambient detector, the flue gas detector, the natural gas detector, the manometer, and the best part...the blower door.

I'm one blower door away from having a whole new line of offerings for my business. Thanks to BPI & CleanEdison!

I'm a home inspector in Boston. This best part about all of this is that usually I just waste my continuing education credits taking some class that I have to take to keep my InterNACHI status. This class actually teaches me a new skill, gets me another certification, AND it counts as continuing education for InterNACHI. Excellent.

John was Fantastic! I was so impressed by his knowledge, every question the guys threw at him - he knew the answer, plus he really got the class involved allowing us to learn from others and to network. I didn't have as much success as Mike did above, but I do feel like my next job is right around the corner. I am glad I am part of the BPI network now.

I am not sure if you have heard but a couple of us from you recent NJ class have decided to work together and start our own business (and of course have it be BPI accredited). I went to the training just to learn and now I am starting my own business, what a surprise. Thanks again

Actually David, in order to become a Home Performance with Energy Star contractor you're business must become BPI "accredited". This accreditation requires that a member of your staff (you) be both Building Analyst Certified and an Envelope/Shell Professional. After that you just have to fill out some paperwork and you will have access to many useful incentives.

I am a New Jersey contractor and I want to be able to access the Home Performance with Energy Star incentives. All I need is this BPI certification right?

Since I became BPI certified, using the CleanEdison course, I have been able to secure a job and end my 9 months of unemployment. After company downsizing left me with no job last year, I pursued every position I saw available. However, I wasnt able to secure one until I received certification as a Building Analyst. Now I have a new career and new life. Thank you!

Thank you so much for your instruction and administering the BPI exam. You really instilled the confidence that I need to perform well in the field and operate a thriving business. I am truly grateful and would not hesitate to refer others to take your training sessions in the future.

Hi Flynn -

Thanks for your question. In order to become a BPI Accredited Contractor you need to become certified in two of BPI's classes: BPI Building Analyst and BPI Envelope Specialist.

Once you pass your written test and field test for each of these two certifications, you contact BPI directly and apply for BPI Accredited Contractor status.

If you have any questions along the way, we're here to help. Please do not hesitate to call: 888-513-3476.

I can't find the information anywhere on BPI's site on what I need to do to become an accredited contractor. Can someone help please?!

CleanEdison's class was phenomenal. John Mitchell has an extraordinary amount of knowledge on the BPI system and really brought our class together. I passed the written exam and I'm still waiting for my field exam, but I'm totally confident I passed that too. Next step: BPI Envelope Specialist!

I took your BPI course in NJ last month. I really enjoyed meeting the other students and many of us have stayed in touch since the end of the class. I fully plan on taking the Envelope and Shell class in August. Not only did I pass the BPI Building Analyst exam, but John gave me a lot of great pointers for getting my Home Performance business started. Thank you!

Hi Phil -

Thanks for your question. The BPI Building Analyst course teaches you everything that you need to perform a home energy audit that involves TESTING IN. Testing in is a term that BPI uses for when you first evaluate the house.

The Envelope class teaches you how to TEST OUT. Testing out is the procedure that is performed after all of the recommended work has been completed on the home. Testing out requires another class because it gives you the ability to certify that all of the work that was done on the house was done effectively. When testing out, you are certifying that the house is operating both efficiently and in a healthy manner.

I hope this is helpful Phil. If you have anymore questions, please do not hesitate to call into our offices. We have a whole team here to answer your questions: 888-513-3476.

I saw what Jeff wrote before. I just took the BPI Building Analyst class with you guys and I was wondering why I would need to learn the envelope and shell class? What does that teach you?

Just got my Building Analyst Certification today! Taking the BPI Envelope/Shell class on August 17th... This is definitely the FAST TRACK to BPI certification and becoming a BPI accredited contractor.

Great job in preparing yourself. The Residential Energy for Existing Buildings book by John Krigger is a great resource for information and should really prepare you for the written test. The rest of the information is best learned with hands on training. You can read all day about how to conduct a blower door test, but once you are actually in the field with a large fan and a manometer, you can quickly become overwhelmed. Our BPI training courses provide in-field training, where we actually train you in a home and let you see and use the tools. I think you have done a great job preparing yourself, the only thing left to do is take the course, pass the tests, and become BPI certified.

Could you suggest any study materials in preperation for this course....I have read John Krigger Residential Energy for Existing Buildings...John Hawley "Weatherization and Insulation" and Dale Schuerm Energy Audit Manual.....something leaning to the more technical eapects such as the calculations needed....understane the conduction infiltration calculations...but need more on the blower door,electrical,air conditioning etc. Thanks John