CleanEdison's BPI Enveope Professional course aligns with the professional standards set forth by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). This advanced energy auditor training will provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and certification needed to excel in the home energy performance industry.
Why Take This Course:
This BPI Certification, in conjunction with the BPI Building Analyst certification, will make your company eligible to apply for BPI Accreditation. Accreditation allows your… Show more firm to take advantage of federal, state and local incentive programs that are available only to firms with accreditation.
The classroom portion of the course can be taken either in person or online
You will gain energy auditing skills that can immediately be applied to the field
The home energy performance industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the nation
Who Should Take This Course:
There are no prerequisites, although the BPI Building Analyst Certification is recommended. Most individuals take the BPI Building Analyst / Envelope Professional Combo .
Our BPI Envelope Shell training is ideal for:
Home inspectors
General contractors
HVAC technicians
Insulation professionals
Anyone interested in the energy-related aspects of a building's exterior.
What You'll Learn:
CleanEdison's 18-hour Envelope Professional course focuses on the thermal and pressure boundaries of a building as well as ways to enhance the building envelope through insulation and air-sealing techniques.
Course Objectives:
Have an understanding of the various types of styems within a home, their components and functions and how they inter-operate
Know the process of completing a BPI Enevelope Professional and be able to communicate this to Customers
Be able to conduct safety and performance tests to assess system condition, identify savings opportunities and prepare a "workscope" with meaningful, cost effective retrofit solutions
Pass the BPI Enevlope Professional written and fields exam
Agenda :
Day 1 Course Outline:
Section 1: Energy Basics
Section 2: Moisture
Section 3: Thermal Boundary
Section 4: Pressured Boundary
Section 5: Mechanical Ventilation
Section 6: Pressure Diagnostics
Section 7: Forced Air Distribution System
Section 8: Combustion Safety
Recap of BPI Standards
Day 2 Course Outline:
Field Training
Blower Door testing
CAZ testing
Duct Blaster testing
Heat loss determination
Recommendations
What's Included:
3-day course includes 10 hours of classroom instruction (live or online) and 8 hours of live field training
Online materials for self-study before the course
CleanEdison Envelope Professional Student Manual ($95 value)
A copy of the BPI Technical Standards
Live review session with practice questions
All exam fees, written and field exam scheduling
CleanEdison Pass Guarantee: if you do not pass the certification exam on your first try, you may re-take the course at no additional cost
BPI Training :
CleanEdison's BPI Envelope Professional course prepares participants to earn the nationally recognized BPI Envelope certification.
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