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Building Analyst Training Building Analyst Training uses the 'whole house' performance-based approach, addressing a comprehensive range of building issues such as fundamentals of building science, energy consumption analysis, and health and safety. New! NYSERDA reimbursement policy as of August 1, 2010 NYSERDA reimburses 50% of the tuition fee upon successful completion of the course to qualified candidates that pay into the System Benefits Charge* (SBC). An additional 25% tuition reimbursement is available for those candidates employed by a participating Home Performance Contractor. NYSERDA only reimburses one time, per candidate, per course designation. Reimbursement for out-of-state candidates will be handled on a case-by-case basis. This incentive is being offered by NYSERDA for a limited time. You must complete the entire course to receive Proof of Participation and reimbursement. Reimbursement is subject to change at NYSERDA's discretion. *Please refer to this NYSERDA link for a list of SBC utility territories. The written exam and field test are an additional cost. The online written exam costs $200 and is payable the first day of the class. The field test costs $350 and can be arranged upon completion of class. Students are reimbursed $550 for the costs of the written and field tests once they have taken both the written and field exams and passed both. Students must take and pass both exams to be eligible for reimbursement. Next available course Training Overview This training program will help you prepare for the Building Performance Institute's (BPI's) Building Analyst written and field tests, and will open your eyes to a new way of thinking about residential buildings. You will come to understand how the house works as a system, why some homes fail, and how to use the latest building science technology to help resolve residential heating, cooling, base load, and air leakage problems. By using a 'whole house' performance-based approach, you will address a comprehensive range of interrelated building issues, and will be able to provide your clients with a more comfortable, safe, durable, energy efficient home. Training Topics:
NYSERDA is actively recruiting NYC professionals to participate in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program for 1- to 4-family homes. As a certified Home Performance contractor, your services will be sought by NYC homeowners wishing to gain access to valuable financing incentives and the assurance of verifiable energy savings. In addition, NYSERDA EmPower Programs require BPI certification. The Building Analyst class is the first step to learning the 'whole house' approach, and leads to certification by the BPI. The BPI is a national accreditation organization and resource for building science technology. It sets standards for assessing and improving the energy performance of homes. The Building Analyst training prepares participants to conduct home energy audits; four days in the classroom and two days in the field conducting an energy audit are included. To become a partner in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program, two certifications are required: one as a building analyst, and the other in either building envelope OR heating/cooling. Whether or not you decide to work with NYSERDA or other government programs, the information and certifications can be useful to you and your business. Rising energy prices are driving a market for energy efficient home improvements. In addition to increasing prices for electricity, heating fuel, and water, we expect to see new funding initiatives and regulations to encourage or require that NYC buildings be upgraded for energy efficiency. For more info: NYSERDA contractor info NYSERDA general info and business incentives NYSERDA alternative energy Building Performance Institute Next available courses: BPI - Building Analyst Course (Option 1)
Back to top Building Envelope Professional Training Building Envelope Professional Training covers advanced building envelope diagnostics, evaluation and repair skills. New! NYSERDA reimbursement policy as of August 1, 2010 NYSERDA reimburses 50% of the tuition fee upon successful completion of the course to qualified candidates that pay into the System Benefits Charge* (SBC). An additional 25% tuition reimbursement is available for those candidates employed by a participating Home Performance Contractor. NYSERDA only reimburses one time, per candidate, per course designation. Reimbursement for out-of-state candidates will be handled on a case-by-case basis. This incentive is being offered by NYSERDA for a limited time. You must complete the entire course to receive Proof of Participation and reimbursement. Reimbursement is subject to change at NYSERDA's discretion. *Please refer to this NYSERDA link for a list of SBC utility territories. The written exam and field test are an additional cost. The online written exam costs $200 and is payable the first day of the class. The field test costs $350 and can be arranged upon completion of class. Students are reimbursed $550 for the costs of the written and field tests once they have taken both the written and field exams and passed both. Students must take and pass both exams to be eligible for reimbursement. Next available course Training Overview Using a 'whole house' performance-based approach, this training will cover advanced building envelope diagnostics, evaluation and repair skills to help you prepare for the Building Performance Institute's (BPI's) Envelope Professional written and field exams. Training will include review of some Building Analyst topics, but is not a BA preparatory course. BA completion is necessary. Training topics:
NYSERDA is actively recruiting NYC professionals to participate in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program for 1- to 4-family homes. As a certified Home Performance contractor, your services will be sought by NYC homeowners wishing to gain access to valuable financing incentives and the assurance of verifiable energy savings. In addition, NYSERDA EmPower Programs require BPI certification. Next available courses: Please click here to sign up for the wait list Back to top |
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