An Introduction To Energy Audit Training
What is "Energy Auditing"?
Energy auditing refers to an inspection of a home with an emphasis on reviewing a homeowners current energy consumption and making recommendations on how to reduce that consumption and save money in the most cost-effective way. There has become a newly generated push for environmentally friendly practices or becoming “green”.
Energy auditing plays a roll because the reduction in energy consumption leads to a reduction in greenhouse gases which are bad for the earth. With new and old state and federal incentives everyone should and will want an energy audit of their home.
Benefits of receiving an energy audit include:
- Increased comfort
- Improved quality to the home
- A healthier home
- Increased property value
- Reduced energy bills
- Lower environmental impact
What is the best way to become an Energy Auditor?
In order to become part of this fast growing field an individual would need to understand all of the various systems and influences associated with energy consumption. With the proper understanding and proper equipment an individual will be able to make recommendations to the homeowner.
An energy auditor with a BPI certification gives the homeowner peace of mind by ensuring the professional has a proven knowledge base by passing both a written exam and a field exam. The Building Performance Institute (BPI) has made a name for being the recommended certification for this type of home analysis.
What is the Building Performance Institute?
The Building Performance Institute (BPI) offers nationally recognized training, certification, accreditation, and quality assurance programs in home performance contracting. BPI programs have been structured with one important fact in mind: The house is a system and everything is connected.
The Building Performance Institute has been an organization responsible for creating rigorous standards and certifying professionals since 1993.
What is BPI Certification?
This is the introductory certification and is the first step to becoming a professional energy auditor. CleanEdison’s BPI Analyst course covers the following topics designed to prepare you for the 2 hour 100 question written exam and the 2 hour one-on-one field exam:
- Principles of Energy and Building Science
- The Energy Audit Process
- Building Shell and Thermal Envelope
- Airflow Basics
- Moisture Management
- Air Quality
- Combustion Safety and CO Monitoring
- Building Systems: HVAC, Lighting, Appliances, and DHW
- Diagnosing Common Building Problems
- Blower Door Testing
- Combustion Testing and Safety
How can CleanEdison Help Me Get BPI Certified?
CleanEdison has developed a curriculum which includes classes, pre-course material, a BPI written exam and BPI field training which helps you get BPI Certified within 4 Days!
We realize that studying and applying to become a certified BPI Building Analyst is an expensive and time- consuming process. CleanEdison has developed comprehensive course materials and study aids that focus on all of the right areas, so you can pass the written and field exams on your first attempt.
Our qualified and certified instructors have years of experience in the home energy auditing field. Our instructors are happy to impart their wealth of knowledge and experience. Throughout the process, you will discover profitable ways to implement BPI practices, while learning what federal and state incentives can benefit your work.
In addition, we handle all of the application paperwork, exam fees, and exam logistics for you. This allows you to focus on what you do best—and become a certified BPI Technician!
The CleanEdison curriculum is approved by the Building Performance Institute.
What's included with the BPI Building Analyst Course?
Pre-course Study Materials
Quizzes and Review
Cleanedison Customized Curriculum
CleanEdison Study Guide
13 Hours of Classroom Training
The BPI Building Analyst classroom training gives you the essential knowledge to perform an energy audit. Our instructors use CleanEdison’s proprietary Building Analyst curriculum approved by the Building Performance Institute to educate you on the following topics:
- Principles of Energy and Building Science
- The Energy Audit Process
- Building Shell and Thermal Envelope
- Airflow Basics
- Moisture Management
- Air Quality
- Combustion Safety and CO Monitoring
- Building Systems: HVAC, Lighting, Appliances, and DHW
- Diagnosing Common Building Problems
- Blower Door Testing
- Combustion Testing and Safety
8 Hours of Field Training
BPI Building Analyst Field Training applies the fundamental principals learned in the classroom to an actual residential home. The training will have a large focus on Combustion Appliance Zone testing due to its importance with maintaining the health of the housing occupants. You will go on location and be taught how to identify common residential problems and learn the following:
Identifying residential problems such as:
- Mold and moisture
- Gas leaks
- Carbon monoxide
- Inefficiencies in building systems
- Structure
Gain proficiency with equipment including:
- Blower door
- Ambient carbon
- Monoxide detector
- Monometer
- Natural gas detector
- Flue gas detector
A Written Exam
There is no training involved in this section of the course. This is the actual BA Written Exam ansd is conducted online with a BPI-approved proctor. If you need to take more than one exam, you must purchase two written exam slots.
A Field Exam
This exam will be a one-on-one 2 hour exam consisting of you performing an assessment of a home incorporating the various features learned in the Building Analyst training course. The exam will be conducted by a BPI-approved proctor.
The CleanEdison Guarantee
You will have peace of mind knowing that if you do not pass the exam, you can take our next training course for free. *Repeat testing fees are not included with the guarantee
Best of all, we handle everything for you! We take care of all of the application paperwork, exam fees, and exam logistics so you can focus on what's most important.
Have a question? Feel free to give us a call at 1-888-51-EDISON (888-513-3476), or click here to send us a message.
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written by Val, June 21, 2010
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