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Guide to Training Programs for Home Performance Professionals

Particular areas of training include: weatherization, energy auditing, energy rating, HVAC, whole-house diagnostics, rehab/ remodeling, new construction, IAQ/Mold, insulation, windows, software/modeling, infrared thermography, and more.

Many of the trainers listed below coordinate their training to meet the certification requirements of organizations such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ANST), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), and the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).

The training guide is divided into four sections: organizations that offer training in particular states or regions, organizations that offer training nationwide, organizations that offer training at regional and national conferences, and Canadian organizations that offer training.

Some common acronyms:

AIA American Institute of Architects
AIBD American Institute of Building Design
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASHI American Society of Home Inspectors
ASNT American Society for Nondestructive Testing
BPI Building Performance Institute
EEBA Energy and Environmental Builders Association
HERS Home Energy Rating System
IICRC Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
LEED Leadership in Energy Efficient Design
RESNET Residential Energy Services Network
NAHI National Association of Home Inspectors
NACHI National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
NCQLP National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions
NATE North American Training Excellence

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Canada

Alaska
Name/address	Description
Alaska Building Science Network P.O. Box 111097 Anchorage, AK 99511 Tel: (907)562-9927 E-mail: absn@alaska.net Web site: www.absn.com	Offers cold-climate home performance training.Trains for the Alaska Building Energy Efficiency Standard (BEES), as well as to meet the requirements for state residential contractors,mechanical contractors, energy raters, and International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) inspectors.

Alaska Craftsman Home Program (ACHP) P.O. Box 241647 Anchorage, AK 99524 Tel: (907)258-2247 E-mail: achp@alaska.net Web site: www.alaska.net/~achp	Provides training for cold-weather energy-efficient residential building.ACHP is a provider of continuing education that is required by the state to maintain a residential home-building license.

Duszynski & Associates P.O. Box 83141 Fairbanks, AK 99708 Tel: (907)479-3324 E-mail: tduszy@acsalaska.net	Offers training for energy efficient cold-climate housing construction, ventilation, retrofit, and energy ratings.Provides prerequisite cold-climate training to contractors for residential endorsement in Alaska.

University of Alaska Southeast 11120 Glacier Hwy. Juneau, AK 99801 Tel: (907)796-6124 E-mail: marquam.george@uas.alaska.edu Web site: http://uas.alaska.edu/ct/	Teaches essentials of building diagnostic assessment and building durability, performance, energy efficiency, and IAQ. One-year course of study, 24 credits, required for university certificate in residential building science.

Arizona
Name/address	Description
Yavapai College, Residential Building Technology Department 2275 Old Home Manor Way Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Tel: (928)717-7726 E-mail: tgrahame@yc.edu Web site: www.yc.edu/	Curriculum and multiple degree/certificate programs focusing on applied building science principles, sustainable/green building practices, and their application to mainstream construction. Program includes student hands-on construction of a high-performance house each year that meets or exceeds nationally recognized residential building performance standards for green building, healthy houses, and energy and resource efficiency.

California
Name/address	Description
California Building Performance Contractors Association (CBPCA) 1000 Broadway, Ste. 410 Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: (510)444-8707, Ext 206 E-mail: calhomeperf@bki.com Web site: www.cbpca.org	Offers technical training for contractors in whole-house diagnostics and remediation. Curriculum also includes business and marketing training. Trained and tested contractors can advertise their association with Home Performance with Energy Star as administered in California by CBPCA.

Pacific Energy Center 851 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: (415)973-2277 E-mail: rxmu@pge.com Web site: www.pge.com/pec	Provides building performance and energy efficiency training. Participants in some classes receive AIA and NCQLP continuing education credits.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Stockton Training Center 1129 Enterprise St. Stockton, CA 95204 Tel: (800)244-9912 or (209)465-932-2500 E-mail: KML2@pge.com Web site: www.pge.com/stockton	Provides training for HVAC contractors, home builders, remodelers, HERS raters, energy consultants, code officials, and more. Classes focus on safety and health, energy efficiency, quality installation, Title 24 compliance, emerging technologies, and sustainability. All classes qualify for Build It Green continuing education credits. Some classes qualify for AIA and NATE continuing education credits.

Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd 418 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 Tel: (415)451-2480 E-mail: mail@proctoreng.com Web site: www.proctoreng.com	Specializes in HVAC system optimization. Training is based on Manual J and Manual S. Each trainee must attend field-based training and demonstrate proficiency through observation of skills and real systems in order to be CheckMe certified.

Southern California Edison, Customer Technology Application Center 6090 N Irwindale Ave. Irwindale, CA 91702 Tel: (800)336-2822 E-mail: ctacsems@sce.com Web site: www.sce.com/ctac	Offers several energy efficiency seminars. Some classes earn students continuing education credits through AIA.

University of California at Los Angeles, Department of Architecture Los Angeles, CA 90095 Tel: (310)454-7348 E-mail: milne@ucla.edu Web sites: www.aud.ucla.edu/ energy-design-tools and www.aud.ucla.edu/heed	Specializes in developing and teaching the use of energy design tools, and teaching climate-responsive design.Credit given for AIA continuing education.

Colorado
Name/address	Description
Boulder Design Alliance 3002 Melissa Ln. Boulder, CO 80301 Tel: (303)604-1296 E-mail: dekieffers@aol.com	Provides training in mechanical system integration for single-family and multifamily residential buildings.Certification through BPI (see listing under “National”) for some courses.

E-Star Colorado 820 S Monaco Parkway, No. 295 Denver, CO 80205 Tel: (303)482-2072 E-mail: mthornberry@e-star.com Web site: www.e-star.com	Trains contractors to become E-Star- certified energy raters.RESNET-accredited HERS training provider.

Sun Power, Incorporated 3200 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205 Tel: (303)382-1514 E-mail: SunPower@SunPowerinc.org Web site: www.sunpowerinc.org	Trains for weatherization, diagnostics, CO safety, mobile home performance, boilers, furnace electrical systems, and utility bill analysis.No second-party certification.

Residential Energy Conservation Consultation & Training 4221 Irving St., Denver, CO 80211 Tel: (303)477-7517 E-mail: rgalenmoore1@msn.com	Offers training in HVAC combustion safety testing, furnace testing (general HVAC systems), duct blasting, and related whole-house energy audit issues (pressure diagnostics, comfort problem troubleshooting and diagnostics, and so on). Has trained extensively for weatherization programs and at national conferences since 1986.

Florida
Name/address	Description
Florida Solar Energy Center, Energy Gauge Office 1679 Clearlake Rd. Cocoa, FL 32922 Tel: (321)638-1492 E-mail: info@energygauge.com Web site: www.fsec.ucf.edu	Offers training that takes a whole-house approach to residential and commercial buildings.RESNET-accredited HERS training provider.

University of Florida, Program for Resource Efficient Communities P.O. Box 110940 Gainesville, FL 32611-0940 Tel: (352)392-5684 E-mail: craig@energy.ufl.edu Web site: www.energy.ufl.edu	Provides continuing education courses in green building for Florida- licensed building contractors and architects. Build Green and Profit is a two-day program that offers topical modules integrated to provide a whole-house perspective on green construction. Course credit and professional certificate program through University of Florida’s Program for Resource-Efficient Communities.

Georgia
Name/address	Description
Southface Energy Institute 241 Pine St. Atlanta, GA 30308-3424 Tel: (404)872-3549 E-mail: info@southface.org Web site: www. southface.org	Southface promotes sustainable homes, workplaces, and communities through education, research, advocacy, and technical assistance. All training includes a very basic tutorial on the principles of building science. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider; EarthCraft House greenbuilding program, in partnership with the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder Association; EarthCraft House Regional (green building program in the southeastern United States); residential code workshops; Home Performance with Energy Star; and LEED training events.

Illinois
Name/address	Description
Domus Plus 408 N Grove Oak Park, IL 60302 Tel: (708)386-0345 E-mail: domusplus@comcast.com	Offers training for rehabilitation, including insulation techniques for different existing wall types; air sealing; blower door use; heating systems; baseload energy; and financing/ affordability. Two-day workshops.

Environmental Community Consultants, Incorporated (ECCI) 926 Pacific Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085 Tel: (847)244-9650 E-mail: dave@eccai.com	Certified trainer for EEBA’s Houses That Work (see listing under “Conferences”) and Build Knowledge, Incorporated. Offers continuing education credits for AIA, AIBD, RESNET, and EEBA.

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 620 E Adams, CIPs 5 Springfield, IL 62701 Tel: (217)785-2373 E-mail: maureen_davin@illinois.gov Web site: www.illinoisbiz.biz/com/energy/ make_house_affordable.html	Through the Illinois Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Construction program, builders and contractors learn principles of residential energy-efficient building and rehab.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, School of Architecture, Building Research Council One E St. Mary’s Rd. Champaign, IL 61820 Tel: (888)633-3603 E-mail: jshiffer@uiuc.edu Web site: www.arch-uiuc.edu	Teaches architects online courses in sustainable building, water and buildings, lighting, and life-cycle costs. AIA credit provider.

Indiana
Name/address	Description
Energy-Efficient Homes Midwest P.O. Box 503248 Indianapolis, IN 46250-8248 Tel: (317)915-9204 E-mail: mjansen@eehmidwest.com Web site: www.eehmidwest.com	Offers training to contractors in all aspects of home performance. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider.

Environmental Management Institute 5610 Crawfordsville Rd., Ste.15 Indianapolis, IN 46224 Tel: (317)248-4848 E-mail: info@envtlmgmt.org Web site: www.envtlmgmt.org	Offers environmental compliance training for residential and multifamily building contractors. Provides lead-safe housing certification per OSHA, EPA, and HUD requirements.

Indiana Community Action Association (INCAA), Energy Training Facility 1845 W 18th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 Tel: (317)638-4232 E-mail: tandrews@incap.org Web site: www.incap.org	Provides technical training that reflects the whole-house approach. INCAA is an affiliate of BPI (see listing under “National”), and offers BPI-sanctioned certification in three job classifications: building technician I, building analyst, and heating technician. .

Maine
Name/address	Description
R.J. Karg Associates (See listing under “National.”)

Maryland
Name/address	Description
The Green Building Institute 7761 Waterloo Rd. Jessup, MD 20794 Tel: (443)733-1234 E-mail: hannah@greenbuildinginstitute.org Web site: www.greenbuildinginstitute.org	Offers courses in whole-house building science, HERS training, rainwater collection, energy efficiency, green roofs, active and passive solar energy, and more for home performance professionals in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Delaware. Courses comply with the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System Accreditation Standard, which has been adopted by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the National Association of State Energy Officials.

Massachusetts
Name/address	Description
Building Diagnostics P.O. Box 989 East Sandwich, MA 02537 Tel: (888)503-2233 E-mail: info@BuildingDiagnosticsHelp.com Web site: www.BuildingDiagnosticsHelp.com	Specializes in hands-on training for infrared inspections and building investigations, emphasizing combining whole-house diagnostics with construction or retrofit work.

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NSEA) 50 Miles St. Greenfield, MA 01301-3212 Tel: (413)774-6051 E-mail: nesea@nesea.org Web site: www.nesea.org	Educates home performance professionals and the public. Offers workshops and conference seminars on the building as a system. Courses qualify for AIA continuing education credits and credits for other organizations.

Minnesota
Name/address	Description
Neighborhood Energy Consortium 624 Selby Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55104 Tel: (651)221-4462, Ext 123 E-mail: jimmies@thenec.org Web site: www.thenec.org	A nonprofit energy services provider that offers training for energy auditors and mentoring for HERS raters.

University of Minnesota, Cold Climate Housing Program 203 Kaufert Lab 2004 Folwell Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108 Tel: (612)625-5200 E-mail: huelm001@umn.edu Web site: www.cnr.umn.edu/bp/ extension/cchp.php	Offers training for moisture control in residential buildings, using a house-as-a-system approach. Completed classes earn university credits.

Montana
Name/address	Description
DOE Region Weatherization Training Center, Montana State University Extension Service Housing Program 109 Taylor Hall Bozeman, MT 59717 Tel: (406)994-3451 E-mail: mvogel@montana.edu Web site: www.weatherization.org	Specializes in weatherization training based on the whole-house concept, building science basics, and competency assessment. Participants are exposed to a variety of national trainers. Participation is documented in university transcript and database.

National Center for Appropriate Technology P.O. Box 100 Missoula, MT 59806 Tel: (406)728-1864 E-mail: jimm@ncat.org Web site: www.ncat.org	Trains builder option package (BOP) verifiers for Energy Star Homes Northwest and HERS raters. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider

New York
Name/address	Description
Association for Energy Affordability 505 8th Ave., Ste. 1801 New York, NY 10018 Tel: (718)292-6733, Ext. 209 E-mail: mwyman@aeanyc.org Web site: www.aeanyc.org	Courses prepare students for various BPI certifications (see listing under “National”). Students must pass BPI's exam to obtain certification. Students can enroll in courses and choose not to pursue BPI certification.

BP Consulting (See listing under "National")

OCM BOCES Career Training Center 4500 Crown Rd. Liverpool, NY 13090 Tel: (315)453-4404 E-mail: phayes@ocmboces.org or smodafferi@ocmboces.org Web site: www.ocmboces.org	Offers training in home performance/building science to prepare students for certification as home performance specialists in support of New York State’s Home Performance with Energy Star and Energy Star Homes programs. Training focuses on whole-house diagnostics relating to energy efficiency, health, safety, comfort, and durability and includes both classroom and field studies. Trade-related math, computer, and sales/marketing training are also offered in conjunction with the building science curricula. Training prepares students for BPI certification as building analyst I, shell specialist, heating specialist, and cooling specialist. HERS rater training is also offered to prepare students for HERS rater certification in New York State. HERS rater training program provider and certification testing is through the Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance (see listing under “Massachusetts”).

Performance Systems Development, Incorporated (See listing under “National.”)

North Carolina
Name/address	Description
Advanced Energy 909 Capability Dr., Ste. 2100 Raleigh, NC 27606 Tel: (919)857-9000 E-mail: moreinfo@advancedenergy.org Web site: www. advancedenergy.org	Offers training in advanced diagnostics and high-performance new residential building construction. Systems vision looks at all components of the whole house—including occupants—and at how they interact. Certification varies by course; at the minimum, it involves passing a comprehensive written test. Some courses require demonstration of competency in the field. For some students, course certification is required in order to participate in a utility- or industry-sponsored program.

Ohio
Name/address	Description
Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD)/Ohio Weatherization Training Center P.O. Box 787 1 Pinchot Ln. Athens, OH 45701-0787 Tel: (740)594-8499 E-mail: mkeyes@coadinc.org Web site: www.coadinc.org	Offers training for weatherization, furnace maintenance and repair, lead-based paint hazard reduction, and residential building performance. Certification involves written tests and hands-on testing, and is required to perform HWAP and utility weatherization in Ohio. BPI certification is available for auditors through the Ohio Weatherization Training Center. Ohio weatherization program standards are recognized nationwide..

Energy Designed Homes 1690 E Choctaw Dr. London, OH 43140-8730 Tel: (614)432-4663 E-mail: paul@rimelspach.com Web site: www.energydesignedhomes.com	Provides energy efficiency training for architects, builders, and code officials.

Oklahoma
Name/address	Description
Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems-West, Incorporated 6444 NW Expressway, Ste. 836A Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Tel: (405)946-0206 E-mail: info@gwssi.com Web site: www.gwssi.com	Trains engineers, consultants, and inspectors in HVAC design and sizing, HERS, and blower door and Duct Blaster testing. Also trains participants in marketing their services. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider.

Oregon
Name/address	Description
Energy Trust of Oregon 851 SW Sixth Ave. Ste. 1200, Portland, OR 97204 Tel: (866)368-7878 E-mail: info@energytrust.org Web site: www.energytrust.org	Home Performance with Energy Star is a turn-key business development opportunity sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon that includes sophisticated technical training in the building sciences, purchasing discounts on diagnostic testing equipment, access to low-interest financing and financial incentives for eligible energy efficiency measures for customers, and cooperative advertising incentives to help reach new customers. Training prepares for certification through BPI.

Northwest Energy Education Institute (NEEI) 4000 E 30th Ave. Eugene, OR 97405 Tel: (541)463-3977 E-mail: ebbager@lanecc.edu Web site: www.nweei.org	Offers energy education for residential and commercial buildings. Bonneville Power Administration residential auditor and inspector certification.

Pennsylvania
Name/address	Description
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Weatherization Training Center 1 College Ave. Williamsport, PA 17701 Tel: (570)327-4768 E-mail: wtc@pct.edu Web site: www.pct.edu/wtc	Offers a full range of competency-based training courses for persons who are employed by or subcontract to nonprofit agencies and local governments who offer weatherization assistance.

Pure Energy (See listing under "National.")

South Carolina
Name/address	Description
Building Environmental Science and Technology (See listing under “National.”)

South Carolina Institute for Energy Studies 386-2 College Ave. Clemson, SC 29634-5711 Tel: (864)656-2267 E-mail: DaveS@Clemson.edu Web site: www.clemson.edu/SCIES	Specializes in training for residential, commercial, and multifamily building in warm-humid climates. Training based on the whole-house approach.

Texas
Name/address	Description
AirRite Air Conditioning Company, Incorporated 315 W Magnolia Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104 Tel: (817)921-0229, Ext. 100 E-mail: larryt@airrite.com Web site: www.airrite.com	Specializes in training HVAC professionals in whole-house comfort systems. Training includes Manual J, Manual D, equipment selection, testing, air monitoring, infiltration, energy and heat recovery, and ventilation.

Building Performance and Comfort, Incorporated (See listing under “National.”)

HERS Raters of Texas 1213 Forest Park Dr. Weatherford, TX 76087 Tel: (817)921-2966 E-mail: larryt@HersRaters.com Web site: www.HersRaters.com	Offers training for energy rating, HVAC, duct sealing, and air sealing of existing buildings.

Texas Hero P.O. Box 11603 Fort Worth, TX 76110 Tel: (817)354-8811 E-mail: patrice@patricepruitt.com Web site: www.txhero.org	Offers a wide variety of training for individuals who want to become certified home energy raters, to participate in utility programs, or to increase knowledge in the HVAC and rating industries. Training classes are held in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston areas. Texas Hero works with RESNET-certified training providers to provide the most up-to-date training available. It also maintains a database of all training participants.

TexEnergy Solutions 2611 E Pioneer Dr. Irving, TX 75061 Tel: (972)579-2009 E-mail: sellison@texenergy.org Web site: www.texenergy.org	Provides field training and consultation to builders and subcontractors to help improve first-time compliance rates. Trains HERS raters.RESNET-accredited HERS training provider.

Utah
Name/address	Description
Utah Energy Conservation Coalition, Energy-Rated Homes of Utah 112 S Mountain Way Dr. Orem, Utah 84058-5118 Tel: (801)765-0034 Fax: (801)765-1976 E-mail: info@utahenergy.org Web site: www.utahenergy.org	Specializes in energy efficiency and HERS training. Training encompasses EEBA (see listing under “Conferences”) and BPI (see listing under “National”) climate-specific building construction and energy conservation techniques. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider.

Vermont
Name/address	Description
Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance (NEHERS) 255 S Champlain St. Burlington, VT 05401-8410 Tel: (413)585-0402 E-mail: information@energyratings.org Web site: www.energyratings.org	Offers a five-day course that covers basic building science and HERS rater training.RESNET-accredited HERS training provider.

Patullo Consulting, Incorporated 107 Cherry Ln. Burlington, VT 05401-4910 Tel: (802)660-8903	Training focuses on the interconnections among building components, HVAC systems, and how people live in the building; and on how to provide energy efficiency, improve comfort and safety for occupants, and reduce maintenance. Certificate of completion offered to successful trainees. .

Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC)/Energy Rated Homes of Vermont 255 S Champlain St. Burlington, VT 05401-8410 Tel: (800)639-6069 or (802)865-3926 E-mail: erh@veic.org Web site: www.erhvt.org	Teaches the whole-house approach to energy efficiency in residential, commercial, and multifamily buildings. Emphasizes HERS analysis and REM:Rate software. Certification upon completion of one-week training course offered by NEHERS (see listing under “Massachusetts”), certification test, and five supervised energy ratings.

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 189 VT Route 100 Warren, VT 05674 Tel:(888)496-5541 E-mail: designbuild@yestermorrow.org Web site: www.yestermorrow.org	Yestermorrow offers over 125 hands-on workshops and courses annually in all aspects of sustainable design/build, including classes on green materials, energy efficiency, renewables, natural building, and much more. It also offers eight-to-ten- week certificate programs in Sustainable Building and Design and in Natural Building, and it is an AIA continuing education provider.
Virginia
Name/address	Description
New River Center for Energy Research and Training 990 Cambria St. NE Christiansburg, VA 24073 Tel: (540)382-5327 E-mail: nrcert@aol.com Web sites: www.nrcert.org	Provides training for weatherization and home performance diagnostics.

Washington
Name/address	Description
Washington State University Energy Program at Olympia 925 Plum St. SE, Building 4 Olympia, WA 98504-3165 Tel: (360)956-2040 E-mail: nordeeng@enrgy.wsu.edu Web site: www.energy.wsu.edu	Training focuses on energy and ventilation codes for building department staff and building designers.Continuing education credits are offered for fullday training.

Washington State University Energy Program at Spokane 222 N Havana St., Ste. 204 Spokane, WA 99202 Tel: (509)477-6702 E-mail: halesd@energy.wsu.edu Web site: www.energy.wsu.edu	Offers training in basic building science, IAQ, duct sealing, and pressure diagnostics in support of Energy Star Homes Northwest and utility-supported conservation programs.Certifications are offered to qualify for Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) duct sealing; Energy Star Homes Northwest verifier; and EPACT 2005 tax credit certifications. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider.

West Virginia
Name/address	Description
Training and Energy Services Center 307 Federal St. Bluefield, WV 24701 Tel: (304)487-6571 E-mail: StacyWKeys@hotmail.com	Provides HVAC and weatherization training with a whole-house and long-term approach to building systems and energy efficiency. HVAC courses begin with basic electric wiring and heating systems and progress by fuel types through Manual D and Manual J, heat pumps, and A/C. Weatherization courses begin with energy conservation basics and progress through advanced blower door diagnostics. Offers EPA Section 608 certification through HVAC course.

Wisconsin
Name/address	Description
Energy Center of Wisconsin 455 Science Dr., Ste. 200 Madison, WI 53711 Tel: (608)-238-8276, Ext. 146 E-mail: SHanrahan@ecw.org Web site: www.ecw.org/trainings	The Energy Center’s award winning and highly effective High Performance Homes Training Series provides skill-based, business-based, and hands-on training events that give participants the skills they need to apply whole-house concepts and sound building science in their new construction and renovation projects. Certifications include Department of Commerce for Licensing, RESNET, Green Advantage, and AIA.

ForeSight Home Performance, Incorporated 607 N 116th St., Milwaukee, WI 53226 Tel: (414)443-1859 E-mail: foresight@wi.rr.com Web site: www.foresighthomeperformance.com	Teaches systems approach building science, home performance diagnostics, and retrofit techniques.Offers continuing education credits e for Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code and Wisconsin home inspector licenses.

Eric Skinner N 1118 Mormon Dr. La Crosse, WI 54601 Tel: (608)788-2679 E-mail: stilerail@hotmail.com	Team leader for the Wisconsin Building America Initiative. Teaches at technical trade schools in and around La Crosse, Wisconsin. Partnered with Wisconsin Energy Star Homes, Home Performance with Energy Star, and Building America. Specializes in moisture management and envelope assembly. Offers continuing education credits for Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code licenses.

University of Wisconsin at Madison, College of Engineering 432 N Lake St. Madison, WI 53706 Tel: (800)462-0876 E-mail: custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu Web site: epdweb.engr.wisc.edu	Continuing education courses cover a range of engineering topics, including residential building design, HVAC, IAQ, and lighting.Continuing education credits through the University of Wisconsin. Some courses earn AIA continuing education credits.

Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC) 431 Charmany Dr. Madison, WI 53719 Tel: (608)249-9322, Ext 130 E-mail: rich@weccusa.org Web site: www.weccusa.org	Offers initial and ongoing training for HERS raters and home performance contractors. Trains as part of Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program and for various other state and utility sponsors; coordinates all training for Wisconsin’s Weatherization program. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider.

Organizations Offering Training or Certification Nationwide
Name/address	Description
Academy of Infrared Thermography 177 Telegraph Rd. Bellingham, WA 98226 Tel: (604)516-6646 E-mail: airt@infraredtraining.net Web site: www.infraredtraining.net	Specializes in training for infrared thermography in North America and throughout the world..Level I, II, and III courses (four to five days) are based on the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) training and guidelines.

Bacharach Institute of Technical Training 621 Hunt Valley Circle New Kensington, PA 15068-7074 Tel: (724)334-5000 or (800)736-4666 E-mail: help@bacharach-inc.com Web site: www.bacharach-inc.com	Specializes in combustion and environmental measurement. Training demonstrates the interactions of mechanical, human, and building components with reference to IAQ, safety, and energy efficiency. Certification requirements are customized to meet requirements of various jurisdictions and/or associations. Class participation, written tests, hands-on exposure, and performance-based criteria. Training also fulfills some insurance requirements.

BP Consulting 141 Oak St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Tel: (518)527-2699 E-mail: info@bpconsulting.org info@bpconsulting.org Web site: www.bpconsulting.org	Provides Green Collar Workforce Development training programs, courses, conferences and seminars focused on technical and business development. Customized training developed and offered both in classroom, online, and in field. Combination blended programs are their specialty. Also offers certification program integration assistance. Services available nationally.

Building Environmental Science and Technology P.O. Box 23858 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925 Tel: (843)422-3880 E-mail: info@energybuilder.com Web site: www.energybuilder.com	Teaches environmental building, passive solar, indoor environmental quality, and the systems approach. Now offering tele-seminars with online support. No second-party certification. Full attendance and short test at completion of course for program certificate.

Building Knowledge, Incorporated 541 West 98th St., PMB 213 Minneapolis, MN 55420 Tel: (952)944-5605 E-mail: info@buildingknowledge.com Web site: www.buildingknowledge.com	Specializes in combustion and environmental measurement. Training demonstrates the interactions of mechanical, human, and building components with reference to IAQ, safety, and energy efficiency. Certification requirements are customized to meet requirements of various jurisdictions and/or associations. Class participation, written tests, hands-on exposure, and performance-based criteria. Training also fulfills some insurance requirements.

Building Performance and Comfort, Incorporated 251 C.R. 264 Leander, TX 78641-1620 Tel: (512)259-2324 E-mail: dgarrett@texas.net Web site: www.bldgperformance.com	Provides training seminars on building/testing the whole house as a system, mold, marketing, and related topics. Trains builders, subs, and architects; also trains for utilities, private builder groups, and government agencies.

Building Performance Center 1701 Ellis St. Bellingham, WA 98225 Tel: (360)676-9718, Ext 109 E-mail: dave_finet@mail.opportunitycouncil.org Web site: www.bpc.oppco.org	Trains for residential and commercial weatherization, house diagnostics, and IAQ. Offers certification through BPI (see listing below).

Building Performance Institute, Incorporated (BPI) 10 Hermes Rd., Ste. 200 Malta, NY 12020 Tel: (518)899-2727 E-mail: info@bpi.org Web site: www.bpi.org	Specializes in building performance contractor certification. BPI will help individuals and organizations find training opportunities and equipment. BPI certification is recognized as a qualifying credential for EPA’s Home Performance with Energy Star program. State weatherization programs in Ohio, Indiana, New York, and Missouri also recognize the BPI credential.

Camroden Associates, Incorporated 7240 East Carter Rd. Westmoreland, NY 13490 Tel: (315)336-7955 E-mail: terry@camroden.com Web site: www.camroden.com	Offers training in whole-house building science, forensic studies, and building simulation of single family and multifamily buildings.

CMC Energy Services 7300 Pearl St. Bethesda, MD 20814 Tel: (888)203-5262 E-mail: info@cmcenergy.com Web site: www.hometuneup.com	CMC’s Home Energy Tune-uP is a nationwide energy audit program that equips home inspectors, energy auditors, and raters with skills and tools to provide a detailed blueprint for improving the energy efficiency of a home. A comprehensive customer report is produced using proprietary Web-based software. Training is provided by the Kaplan/ITA Professional Schools. Home Energy Tune-uP certification is awarded after successful completion of a two-day training course, an exam, and two practice inspections. Continuing education credits for ASHI, NAHI, California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI), and Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI)

Comfort Institute, Incorporated 709 W Orchard Dr., Ste. 5 Bellingham, WA 98225 Tel: (360)671-7773 E-mail: breid@comfort-institute.org Web site: www.comfort-institute.org	Specializes in teaching HVAC contractors the whole-house, building science-based approach to building systems, including air balancing and duct design. Provides testing for BPI (see listing above) CO analyst certification.

Conservation Services Group, Incorporated 40 Washington St. Westborough, MA 01581 Tel: (508)836-9500 E-mail: ken.neuhauser@csgrp.com Web site: www.csgrp.com	CSG offers a range of building science-based trainings for home performance contractors, home builders, architects, and code officials. Provides training on green design and construction.Teachers are U.S. Green Building Council LEED for Homes faculty. Certification courses in various disciplines include class and field components, and cover areas including home assessment and diagnostics protocols, combustion safety, ratings, inspections, system sizing and design, and software analysis. Accredited HERS training provider; BPI (see listing above) certification preparation. CSG offers training in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, California, Oregon, and Missouri.

FLIR Systems, Incorporated 16 Esquire Rd. North Billerica, MA 01862 Tel: (978)901-8000 E-mail: info@flir.com Web site: www.flirthermography.com	Trains for residential, commercial, and multifamily building diagnostics using infrared thermography. Infrared thermography certification (ITC) process requires participating in a training course, passing an exam, and submitting a field assessment demonstrating proper application and use of an infrared camera. Level I and Level II certification training are both accredited by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) an accredited standards developer for ANSI.

Infraspection Institute 425 Ellis St. Burlington, NJ 08016 Tel: (609)239-4788 E-mail: support@infraspection.com Web site: www.infraspection.com	Specializes in training, certification, and support for infrared thermographers.Directly certifies Level I, II, and III candidates who pass two or three-hour examinations given at the end of each course. Certified infrared thermographers are recognized as experts internationally.

Kansas Building Science Institute 200 Zeandale Rd. Manhattan, KS 66505 Tel: (877)537-2425 E-mail: kbsi@cox.net Web site: www.kansasbuildingscience.com	Trains energy auditors and inspectors in weatherization, HERS, basic building science, and house systems. Training is done through lecture, video, and a building simulator (the Tell Tale House). RESNET-accredited HERS training provider. Weatherization inspector certification requires passing a performance exam and successfully completing follow-up fieldwork.

National Center for Healthy Housing 10227 Wincopin Circle, Ste. 100 Columbia, MD 21044 Tel: (410)992-0712 E-mail: tjordan@centerforhealthyhousing.org Web site: www.centerforhealthyhousing.org	Advocates a whole-house/systematic approach in assessing and treating health-related housing deficiencies. Provides support services, training, and reference materials to state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, lead service providers, contractors, and others working to reduce residential environmental hazards. Continuing education credits given for course completion by some professional organizations.

National Comfort Institute P.O. Box 2090 Sheffield Lake, OH 44054 Tel: (800)633-7058 E-mail: robf@nationalcomfortinstitute.com Web site: www.nationalcomfortinstitute.com	Provides comprehensive training in HVAC diagnostic work on installed HVAC systems. Contractors can choose from two programs: Air Diagnostics and Balancing or Carbon Monoxide and Combustion Analysis. Both programs offer a certification test and, upon passing, national certification. NCI also offers an advanced PerforMaxx University course, held six times per year; this course is primarily for senior managers and business owners who want to integrate diagnostic skills into their whole business.

North American Technician Excellence, Incorporated (NATE) 4100 N Fairfax Dr., Ste. 210 Arlington, VA 22203 Tel: (703)276-7247 E-mail: csmith@natex.org Web site: www.natex.org	Tests and certifies HVAC/R technicians and service people. Does not train technicians. A technician may be certified as either an installation or a service specialist in one or more of the following categories: A/C, air Ddstribution, heat pumps, gas heating, oil heating, oil hydronic, gas hydronic, HVAC efficiency analyst (senior level), and commercial refrigeration.

Performance Systems Development, Incorporated 124 Brindley St., Ste. 4 Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: (607)277-6240 E-mail: gthomas@psdconsulting.com Web site: www.psdconsulting.com	Training focuses on building science for the home performance contractor—including both inspection and remediation activities. Home performance curriculum includes content on marketing and business processes specific to the contractor. This training is available in a blend of classroom and field events, or through distance-learning Webinars. TREAT software training is also available in the classroom and through Webinars. Affiliated training provider for BPI – (see listing above), and an accredited HERS rater training provider. PSD has offered training from California to Maine in support of programs as well as individual contractors. Home performance curriculum is available for licensing.

Pure Energy 10 N Bausman Dr. Lancaster, PA 17603 Tel: (717)293-8990 E-mail: tsterner@redrose.net Web site: www.amberwaves.com/pure/energy	Conducts the following programs for weatherization professionals: Baseload Auditing; Utility Bill Analysis; Benefits of Targeting High Users; Solar Site Surveying; Keeping Safe and Effective in the Field; Choosing and Using CFLs; Quality Assurance Inspections; Using a kWh Meter; and Steps to Communication. Can also custom design training programs.

R.J. Karg Associates 220 Meadow Rd. Topsham, ME 04086 Tel: (207)725-6723 E-mail: rjkarg@karg.com Web site: www.karg.com	Offers training in all areas related to residential and commercial energy use. Training is tailored to meet the requirements of other energy-related programs and organizations. Certificates awarded for attendance, passing daily quizzes, and passing a final exam.

Saturn Resource Management 324 Fuller Ave., C-2 Helena, MT 59601 Tel: (800)735-0577 E-mail: cdorsi@srmi.biz Web site: www.srmi.biz	Publishers of textbooks and digital training media. Saturn Online offers Web-based test-prep and continuing education courses for building performance specialists. Online courses prepare students for examinations given to RESNET HERS, Raters, BPI Building Analysts, BPI Shell Specialists, BPI Heating Specialists, and BPI Air Conditioning Specialists. Continuing education credits are given for RESNET, BPI, and ASHI members.

Snell Infrared P.O. Box 6 Montpelier, VT 05601-0006 Tel: (800)636-9820 E-mail: info@snellinfrared.com Web site: www.snellinfrared.com	Thermal imaging training available for weatherization applications, including home energy audits and moisture inspections. Classes are open to all types of infrared imaging equipment and cover basic heat transfer theory, camera operation, and buildings applications for infrared thermography.

Sustainable Builders Industry Council (SBIC) 1112 16th St. NW, Ste. 240 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202)628-7400, Ext 210 E-mail: sbic@sbicouncil.org Web site: www.sbicouncil.org	Provides a national series of workshops and seminars that teach sustainable and green building design strategies for all building types. Emphasizes a whole-building approach. Gives AIA continuing education credits for successful completion of workshops focusing on residential design and building.

Tech Knowledge 1543 U.S. Hwy. 98 South, #209 Lakeland, FL 33801 Tel: (303)588-8969 E-mail: mgbok@aol.com Web site: www.techknowledgeonline.net	Specializes in teaching contractors about the costs of doing business, and how to prescribe solutions to building performance problems and present these solutions to homeowners. Training qualifies for continuing education credits for licensed contractors in Florida and Minnesota.

North American Conferences with Training Opportunities
Name/address	Description
Affordable Comfort 32 Church St. Ste. 204, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Tel: (724)627-5200 E-mail: hperrine@affordablecomfort.org Web site: www.affordablecomfort.org	Promotes at national and regional conferences residential comfort, energy efficiency, health and safety, affordability, and durability through whole-house strategies. Agendas are tailored to meet the needs of a region, complement existing initiatives, and address specific participant interests.For certification, partners with BPI (see listing under “National”); EEBA (see listing below); NATE (see listing under “National”); AIA; ASHI; RESNET; and a variety of state and local code and inspection jurisdictions where forums and training are held.

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy/Buildings Summer Study 1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 801 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202)429-8873 E-mail: info@aceee.org Web site: www. aceee.org	Biannual conference held at Pacific Grove, California. Topics range from energy-efficient building design to whole-house diagnostics.

Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA), Houses That Work 6520 Edenvale Blvd., Ste. 112, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Tel: (952)881-1098 E-mail: information@eeba.org Web site: www.eeba.org	Trains building professionals in practices that adhere to climate-specific and building science standards. Offers training to building professionals at national and regional conferences, manufacturer- and utility-hosted training programs, local home builder association classes, and a DOE Building America program series, as well as through online courses. Institute courses can qualify for continuing education credit through AIA, the American Lung Association’s Health House project, and other programs and professional organizations. Students who complete a set of courses and successfully complete field training will receive rights to the use of the MasterBuilder designation and accompanying marketing materials.

Canada
Name/address	Description
Air Solutions, Incorporated 44 Darren Crescent Cambridge, ON, Canada N3C 3Y1 Tel: (800)267-6830 E-mail: gcooke@airsolutions.ca Web site: www.airsolutions.ca	Offers training in building science, HVAC, and IAQ for residential and multifamily buildings. Certification is offered through Seneca College; EnerQuality Corporation (see listing below); the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); and the Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) (see listing under “Conferences”).

Building Performance Training Institute for Construction 410-250 McDermott Ave. Winnipeg, MAN, Canada R3B 3B2 Tel: (866)268-6322 or (204)956-5888 E-mail: rdalgleish@neca.org Web: under construction	Offers short- and long-term training programs in residential energy efficient renovations and retrofits, residential building analysis and auditing, weatherization/air leakage control, building science, building envelope, moisture management, air barriers, house wraps, building as a system, conventional and specialized insulation systems, and windows and doors. Third-party certification offered in cooperation with the Building Professionals Quality Institute (BPQI) in various disciplines of residential energy efficiency, including: Certified Residential Energy Efficient Renovations, Certified Residential Building Analyst, Certified Insulation Specialist, Certified Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Installer, Certified Air Barrier Installer. Certification provided through various means including written examinations, practical evaluations and prior learning assessment.

CanAm Building Envelope Specialists 125 Traders Blvd. E, Unit 4 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Z 2H3 Tel: (905)890-5866 E-mail: Twoods@canambuildingenvelope.com Web site: www.canambuildingenvelope.com	Offers training for air leakage control, insulation testing, ventilation, blower door, large-building testing, material installation, ice damming, comfort, and mold abatement. Workshops on House as a System, and Helping Buildings Get Better, and on business opportunities for weatherization of buildings of all types.

Enerquality Corporation 20 Upjohn Rd. North York, Canada M3V 2B9 Tel: (416)447-0077 E-mail: mail@R2000.org Web site: www.R2000.org	Offers workshops that teach advanced home performance, including energy efficiency, occupant health, and environmental responsibility.Successful completion of a workshop can make a builder eligible to build R-2000 homes.

IAQ Resources Canada Box 270 750 Tamarack Rd. Combermere, ON, Canada K0J 1L0 Tel: (613)756-5651 E-mail: info@iaqresourcescanada.com Web site: www.iaqresourcescanada.com	Specializes in IAQ and housing durability training and products for professionals, with a focus on building science and the whole-house approach. Completion certificate given based on course participation and in-class evaluation. Continuing education credits available from many national (ASHI, BPI, IICRC, NACHI) and regional (Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors-BC, Ontario Association of Home Inspectors, Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario) organizations.

Integrated Energy Systems, CETCO 1 Haanel Dr. Ottawa, ON, Canada K1A 1M1 Tel: (613)996-3186 E-mail: skip.hayden@nrcan.gc.ca	Provides training based on the principles of combustion, efficiency, and emissions; on efficient combustion equipment and venting; and on how the latter interact with the residential, multifamily, and commercial building environments.

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