Weatherization Training Center

Build a basic understanding of weatherization measures applied in the home.  This is aimed at technicians and installers who do the physical work in the home and covers basics about building science and air and duct sealing techniques along with some information about lighting upgrades, water heater wraps and weather stripping.

This course focuses on air sealing techniques for technicians in the field and will be a two day course with one day of instruction and one day of in field work.

This course focuses on duct sealing techniques for technicians in the field and will be a two day course with one day of instruction and one day of in field work.

This course is for technicians and will instruct participants on how to conduct testing for CO, efficiency of appliances, and how to conduct CAZ testing in homes.  This course is approximately 3 days in the training center with several types of water heaters and furnaces and combustion lab.

Learn how all of the systems (e.g. HVAC, insulation, appliances) affect the comfort, health, and safety of occupants and durability of the home

• 2 Day Course
• 1 Day of Open Book Testing (100 questions; approximately 2 hours)
• If certified: 16 CEU’s ; 6 CEU’s for Passing Exam
• Lifetime Certification
• Helpful for Inspectors, Appraisers, Realtors, Energy Efficiency Financing Officers

Perform duct leakage and blower door tests for compliance with IECC codes for new home construction or existing home remodels.  Helpful for the agencies to ensure they are running tests correctly.

• X Day Course
• Field Test Only
• X CEU’s
• 3 Year Certification

Apply fundamentals of Building Science and the skills needed to conduct comprehensive energy audits, including assessing whole building ventilation, measuring air flow, combustion safety, and testing/data collection.

• 3 Day Course
• 2 Days Testing (2 hour written exam; 2 hour field test)
• Up to 8 CEU’s if certified
• 3 Year Certification

Optimize and verify the installation, operation, maintenance, and performance of envelop systems and improve their interaction with other building systems.

• Written Test and Field Exam
• 3 Year Certification

This class is recommended for those that have BPI BA certification and are looking at advancing to the next level.

• 3 Day Course
• Prepare for Energy Auditor Exam

Ensure the quality of, and supervise, the installation and performance of prescribed energy efficiency upgrades.

• Prerequisites: https://bit.ly/3ATAs0p
• Written Test and Field Test
• 3 Year Certification

Identify asthma triggers, detect risks for lead poisoning, test for carbon monoxide (CO), and more by incorporating healthy home measures into home performance assessments.

• Must be BA, EA, or QCI Certified to Test
• 50 Question Written Exam
• 3 Year Certification

Master the evaluation of the home’s performance, including using more advanced diagnostic equipment and modeling software.

• Prerequisites Required to Test: https://bit.ly/3KlMv9Q
• Written Test (100 Questions / 2 Hours) and Field Exam (4 hours)
• 3 Year Certification

Verify compliance of retrofit work performed based on work plans and standards. Conduct audits and inspections using diagnostic equipment to develop reports specifying corrective actions to achieve whole house performance.

• Must be BPI HEP EA Certified to test
• 50 Question Written Test
• 3 Year Certification