This course is aligned with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Professional standards for energy auditing and provides instruction for energy efficiency analysis using the house-as-a-system approach. There are no prerequisites for this BPI Building Analyst Course. This BPI Energy Auditor training course will provide individuals with the knowledge necessary to provide homeowners with an overview of energy consumption and options to save money by conserving energy. Students will participate in classroom and field training, as well as written and field testing.
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: This residential energy auditing training course will provide individuals with the knowledge necessary to provide homeowners with an overview of energy consumption and options to save money through conservation.
Audience: This course is ideal for home inspectors, HVAC technicians, general contractors, home builders, electricians, students, and anyone interesting in understanding the house as a system or looking for a career in energy auditing.
Course Materials: Online Resources for Pre-Course Study, Live Field Training, INTERCAZ Software, Recorded Online Video for Independent Study, Practice Questions, Everblue's BPI Building Analyst Professional Handbook, BPI Technical Standards, Written & Field Exams, and Everblue Certificate of Completion
Price: $1895 for live classroom training. Reserve your seat with a $400 deposit! Full payment will be due prior to the start of the course. For information involving corporate training or group rates, please call 800-460-2575.
Course Topics:
| Principles of Energy | Basics of Heat, Moisture, & Airflow |
| Building Structural Elements | Types of Insulation |
| Building Mechanical Systems | Blower Door & Pressure Diagnostics |
| Combustion Safety | Common Problems & Solutions |
| The Energy Audit Process | Health & Safety |