BPI sets the national standards for residential energy efficiency and maintains the building analyst credential, the most widely recognized energy audit certification in the country, namely; BPI Certification.
The basic energy audit credential is called the BPI building analyst. The certification can be earned in as little as five days. Step one is to attend an approved affiliate training course. Our classroom training consists of two days focussed on building science while the third day provides hands-on training with testing and diagnostic equipment such as the blower door, combustion analyser etc. Step two is a two hour written exam which consists of 100 multiple choice questions. This main exam helps to maintain the exclusivity of the BPI Certification examination standards. Students are also supposed to complete a field test with the help of a BPI proctor.
BPI Certification offers many benefits for green job career seekers, including regular professionals. These professionals include HVAC professionals, Insulation professionals, HERS Raters, Home Inspectors, General Contractors, Home Builders, Engineers and Architects. Earning a credential provide you with an immediate opportunity for employment with certain energy and utility companies while allowing an opportunity for development of your small or medium business. We also have many Home Inspectors, realtors, contractors and others now adding energy services to their traditional lines of business. In addition to all the above benefits, this certification has allowed individuals to participate in the weatherization process. Overall, the job outlook looks strong for those energy auditors with BPI Certification in their profile.
