Extending Energy Efficiency Training Beyond the Classroom

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Extending Energy Efficiency Training Beyond the Classroom

Meeting the growing demand for supplemental energy efficiency training with real-world experience.

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Behavior, Energy & Climate Change

Author: Todd Hoener
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March 01, 2012

To understand how we acquire or manage our energy resources—including end use energy—we have to understand human behavior. This often-undervalued variable in our energy economy may be our most critical resource ... [continue reading]

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The Value of ISO 17024 Accredited Certifications for the Home Performance Workforce

Author: Larry Zarker
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February 29, 2012

Federal and state investments as part of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) laid a strong foundation for a permanent, vibrant home energy efficiency retrofit industry, and a stronger Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). As ... [continue reading]

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Under Pressure

Author: Brett Dillon
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January 03, 2012

Our industry is under pressure to improve the skills and knowledge of our workforce. These improvements will increase the quality and rigor of the service we provide the various programs and our clients. [continue reading]

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Is the Home Performance Industry Right for You?

Author: Jared Asch
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September 02, 2011

The Home Performance Resource Center has developed a set of free online career resources designed to help current job seekers learn more about home performance jobs. [continue reading]

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Weatherization Training Plans--Gateway to a New Economy

Author: Bob Scott
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July 01, 2011

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) set the stage for many new and expanded training initiatives. [continue reading]

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IREC ISPQ Credentialing: A Guarantee of High-Quality Training

Author: Pat Fox
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July 01, 2011

The expansion of goals at the federal, state, and local levels to provide residential weatherization and energy efficiency services, combined with the influx of funds from government and utility programs, has resulted in a proliferation ... [continue reading]

Conversations from the Wx Frontlines: Robert Parkhurst

Macie Melendez

Conversations from the Wx Frontlines: Robert Parkhurst

At the most recent National Weatherization Training Conference that took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, six people were presented with ...

Home Performance and the Real Estate Market: A Perfect Match

Macie Melendez

Home Performance and the Real Estate Market: A Perfect Match

If the home performance industry had an online dating profile, it would likely be looking for someone with a great ...

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