Modules A,B
Prepares for the BPI Building Analyst Professional certification. Go beyond a traditional energy audit to perform comprehensive, whole-home assessments, identify problems at the root cause and prescribe and prioritize solutions based on building science.
FEE: $2,900 includes—

• Residential Energy textbook
• Two-day classroom review of energy basics
• 24 hours of online course modules
• One-day hands-on field training
• BPI Building Analyst Professional written and field exams

Modules A,B,C
Quantify performance and prescribe improvements to help tighten the building envelope (shell), stop uncontrolled air leakage and optimize comfort, durability and HV/AC performance. The BPI Envelope Specialist certification in conjunction with the Building Analyst certification makes your company eligible to apply for BPI Contractor Accreditation.
FEE: $3,900, includes—

• All materials, coursework and exams listed above for the Building Analyst Professional Certificate
• Six hours of online course modules
• Two-hour classroom review
• One-day hands-on field training
• BPI Building Envelope Specialist written and field exams

Modules A,D
Prepares for the RESNET Qualified EnergySmart Contractor exam. Learn how to help builders and architects positively affect building design using a whole house, total systems approach. RESNET recommends that EnergySmart contractors employ at least one individual who is HESP certified.
FEE: $1,500, includes—

• Two-day classroom review of energy basics
• Eight hours of online course modules
• RESNET EnergySmart Contractor Exam
• RESNET CEQ (Contractor Education and Qualification) Provider Certification fee for the first year

Modules A,E
Learn how to perform energy ratings and provide homeowners and home builders with detailed analyses of energy consumption, and provide recommendations for energy conservation and cost savings. You will learn how to utilize powerful diagnostic equipment and state-of-the-art software to aid you in the energy analysis of a home. And you will learn about the latest energy finance and incentive programs that can help you expand your business.
Cost $2,600 includes—

• Two-day classroom review of energy basics
• 28 hours online course modules
• Three days of classroom training by a Home Energy Institute Rater
• IBS HERS Rater Handbook; REMRate software (trial version)
• RESNET National Rater Exam

Modules A,D,F
Prepares for the RESNET HESP Certification Exam. A Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP) is qualified to conduct a walk-through assessment of the general energy performance problems and make basic recommendations for improvements or further analysis. This certification is the minimum credential required to become an approved DOE Home Energy Assessor.
Cost $2,600 includes—

• Two-day classroom review of energy basics
• 20 hours online course modules
• Residential Energy textbook
• Two-hour classroom review
• RESNET HESP Exam
• RESNET HESP Provider Certification Fee for the first year
• RESNET EnergySmart Contractor Exam

Under the EPA’s 2010 ruling, all contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting on pre-1978 built structures are required under federal law to be certified and use lead-safe work practices.
This course will qualify you and/or your employees for the necessary EPA certification.
Cost $250 includes—

• One-day classroom instruction
• Starter kit, mask, test kit, coverall
• All course materials
• Certification exam

Provides a basic understanding of building science in regards to airflow, heat flow and moisture flow, combustion safety and testing, communication skills and the introduction of multifamily and mobile home fundamentals. Designed in accordance with guidelines specified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program Installer curricula.

Prerequisites:

• Building Energy Basics (or have the requisite construction experience and math skills)
• EPA Lead Safe Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP)
  

• 24 hours of self-paced e-Learning modules with a video instructor
• Three hours field demonstration videos
• Eight hours of onsite hands-on field training.
  

Designed in accordance with guidelines specified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program Installer curricula, this course builds on working knowledge of weatherization installation. The designated supervisor on each weatherization crew will be required to complete this course along with the prerequisite courses and eventually pass a competency exam.

Prerequisites

• Weatherization Installer I & II
• Weatherization Installer Mobile Homes
• EPA Lead Safe Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP)

• Ten hours of self-paced e-learning modules with a video instructor
• Two hours field demonstration videos
• Six hours hands-on field training.

Designed in accordance with guidelines specified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program Installer curricula, this course introduces and expands upon basic technical and safety skills essential for effective mobile home weatherization. It will qualify you to work on mobile home projects under the City of Omaha reEnergize program.

Prerequisite

• Weatherization Installer I & II
• OSHA 10 Construction Safety Course

• Eight hours of self-paced e-Learning modules with a video instructor
• Two hours field demonstration videos