Building Performance Institute (BPI) Energy Auditor
The BPI Energy Auditor certification is offered by the Building Performance Institute and is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Once certified, Energy Auditors will be able to evaluate the energy efficiency, health, and safety of a home. You will gain in-depth knowledge of how to use diagnostic equipment and modeling software to identify areas for energy savings, produce an audit report, and develop a prioritized scope of work for your customer.
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Program Details
This training prepares students to challenge the written and field examinations required to achieve the BPI Energy Auditor Certification. To achieve the BPI Energy Auditor Certification, a student must receive a passing score on both the Written and Field Examinations. Students seeking this Certification must meet additional prerequisites in order to qualify to challenge the exams (see Course Requirements section below) and must provide proof of approval from BPI in order to take the exams.
Learn
After successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to perform comprehensive whole-home energy assessments, employ advanced diagnostic testing techniques, evaluate building systems performance, diagnose problems, and provide cost-effective solutions that increase energy efficiency and improve the health and safety qualities of the home.
Earn
Certifications: Review the Course Requirements section below to explore the full BPI Energy Auditor certification process.
Date, Time, and Location
This is a live, in-person training that will take place at the Southface training facility located at 241 Pine St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. The training will begin on Monday, October 20th and end Friday, October 24th. Training will begin at 9:00am ET and end at 4:00pm ET each day. Lunch will be provided.
Course Requirements
How to Become a Certified Energy Auditor
- Candidates must meet certain education and industry related experience prerequisites prior to taking the online and/or field certification exams. Please read the Prerequisites document for Energy Auditor certification.
- Read the Certification Scheme Handbook and Field Guide for the Energy Auditor certification.
- Fill out all information requested in the application, and gather supporting documentation verifying you meet the prerequisite criteria. Save and send your application via email, fax, or mail to BPI.
- Approval: You must receive BPI approval to challenge the exam prior to scheduling it. BPI will notify you of your approval status via email.
- Training (optional): BPI does not require training and is not affiliated with any training centers. However, individuals who complete training typically perform better on BPI exams. Once approved to challenge the exam, register for this Southface training.
- Take your Energy Auditor exams (online and field). You can register for Energy Auditor training and both exams through Southface.
- Exam Scores: You can log in to your candidate account to see your scores. Online scores are available immediately following the completion of your exam and field exams can take up to 5 business days for proctors to add results to your account. Certification: If successful, your certification will be available for print or download in your candidate account.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Students seeking the BPI Energy Auditor Certification must meet specific work experience prerequisites. A detailed list of prerequisites can be found here. Students seeking the BPI Energy Auditor Certification must also apply directly to BPI and receive approval to challenge the exams. The BPI Approval Letter must be provided to Southface prior to challenging any exams.
Southface offers both the BPI Energy Auditor training and the exams required for the certification. If you just need to take the exams and have already received approval from BPI to challenge the exams, reach out to courses@southface.org to schedule a Southface-proctored session.
If you are interested in scheduling a private training BPI Energy Auditor training or to express interest in a new instance of this course, please contact courses@southface.org
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