Energy Efficiency
General Knowledge Certificate
This certificate course will give you a thorough understanding of the basics of building science and the business perspective you need to succeed in the home performance industry. A great start for newcomers in the industry, as well as administrative and sales employees for any green energy company.
Foundational Certifications
This comprehensive training and certification package is a great springboard into your new career as an energy auditor. You'll learn to perform residential energy audits to help homeowners save energy and increase comfort in their homes.
This course will certify you to be an in-demand home energy rater, giving you the skills to work alongside builders and architects in designing energy-efficient homes.
Advanced Certifications
This advanced certification is one of the highest credentials in the residential energy efficiency industry, and upon successful completion of the exam, you will be a Department of Energy-approved HEP energy auditor, certified to complete a thorough residential home audit. Prerequisite courses and previous experience are required. Check the course page for full details.
This advanced certification is for those who have extensive field experience. Upon passing the exam, you'll be a qualified HEP Quality Control Inspector as outlined by the Department of Energy in its Job Task Analysis. You will be thoroughly trained to perform diagnostic audits and inspections and verify the compliance of completed work to work plans and standards, and you'll be ready to prepare reports outlining actions to correct any mistakes or inconsistencies.
Advanced Certifications - Continuing Education
Get 30 BPI CEUs in one shot with no exams from the comfort of your home with no travelling and no time off work. Access course 24/7, work at your own pace, start and stop when you want and pick up where you left off, and go back to review material when you need to.
Earn all 18 RESNET PD credits in one go while picking up valuable information you can use in the field and on the job. Gain advanced knowledge in HVAC distribution systems, utility bill analysis & baseload measures, indoor air quality and more, to help homeowners save energy and money.