Below are lists of schools and institutes covering home design and alternative energy installer programs. Areas of Training Alaska Name/address Description Areas of Training 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. Continuing education is required by the state to maintain a residential home-building license. Alaska Energy Products & Services 3400 Spenard Rd., Ste. 9 Anchorage, AK 99503 Tel: (907)276-7500 or (907)357-8516 E-mail: JaydHolmes@msn.com Gives instruction on affordable, energyefficient, and durable residential and multifamily building practices. Certification is offered through a second party, such as a utility or university. Certification is recognized by the state of Alaska for continuing education credits for contractors. Duszynski & Associates P.O. Box 83149 Fairbanks, AK 99708 Tel: (907)479-3324 E-mail: Tduszynski@compuserve.com Offers training for energy efficient cold-climate housing construction, ventilation, retrofit, and energy ratings. No second-party certification. University of Alaska Southeast 11120 Glacier Hwy. Juneau, AK 99801 Tel: (907)465-8774 Fax: (907)465-6571 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, required for university certificate in residential building science. Arizona Name/address Description Areas of Training Yavapai College, Construction 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/vo_tech_news.nsf Students learn through hands-on design and construction of a high-performance house. Offers a one-year advanced certificate or a two-year AAS degree in Architectural Graphics, Residential Building Technology, and Residential Construction Management. California Name/address Description Areas of Training California Building Performance Contractors Association (CBPCA) c/o Bevilacqua-Knight, Inc. 1000 Broadway, Ste. 410 Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: (510)444-8707, Ext 206 or 223 E-mail: calhomeperf@bki.com Web site: www.calhomeperformance.org or 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)973-7206 Web site: www.pge.com/pec Provides building performance and energy efficiency training. Participants in some classes receive AIA and National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (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: cfs1@pge.com Web site: www.pge.com/stockton Offers hands-on instruction in the use, installation, maintenance, and testing of energy-efficient windows, insulation materials, and HVAC systems. Also teaches auditing, inspection, weatherization, and combustion appliance safety. Participants in some classes receive AIA and NCQLP 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. No second-party certification. Each trainee must demonstrate proficiency in order to be CheckMe certified. Southern California Edison, Customer Technology Application Center 6090 N Irwindale Ave. Irwindale, CA 91702 Tel: (626)812-7537 E-mail: ctacrecep@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 Areas of Training 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 for some courses. E-Star Colorado 1981 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205 Tel: (303)297-7380 E-mail: medmunds@e-star.com Web site: www.e-star.com/raters/index.html 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. Florida Name/address Description Areas of Training 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, Florida Energy Extension Service P.O. Box 110940 Gainesville, FL 32611-0940 Tel: (352)392-5684 E-mail: webmaster@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 Florida Energy Extension Service. 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 Teaches those involved in residential building how to build sustainable, energy-efficient, healthy, and comfortable homes and multifamily buildings. All training includes a very basic tutorial on the principles of building science. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider. Also offers training in partnership with the Greater Atlanta Area Home Builders Association for the EarthCraft House green-building program. Idaho Name/address Description Areas of Training Climate Crafters P.O. Box 2551 Priest River, ID 83856 Tel: (208)448-0143 Email: Lavelle@climatecrafters.org Web site: www.climatecrafters.org Trains contractors to create and maintain high-quality, energy-efficient, safe, comfortable, and healthy home climate control systems. Established by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. No second-party certification. Training leads to certification of technicians as Climate Crafters. Certified contractors are eligible to participate in utility-sponsored programs and to provide services that qualify for financial incentives. Illinois Name/address Description Areas of Training City of Chicago Department of Environment, Chicago Center for Green Technology 445 N Sacramento Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612 Tel: (312)746-4155 E-mail: greentech@cityofchicago.org Web site: www.cityofchicago.org/ environment/greentech Teaches residential green building design, building systems, landscape design, interior design, and business practices. No second-party certification. Certificates offered in Architecture, Building and Construction, Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Design, and DIY Green. Domus Plus 408 N Grove Oak Park, IL 60302 Tel: (708)386-0345 E-mail: domusplus@attbi.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. No second-party certification. Environmental Community Consultants, Incorporated (ECCI) 926 Pacific Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085 Tel: (847)244-9650 E-mail: drichmond@encomcon.com Trains to Energy Star and Building America standards. No second-party certification. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 620 E Adams Springfield, IL 62701 Tel: (217)785-2373 E-mail: mdavin@commerce.state.il.us 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 green building and rehab. No second-party certification. South Suburban College 15800 S State St. South Holland, IL 60473 Tel: (708)596-2000, Ext 2508 E-mail: dehrhart@southsuburbancollege.edu Web site: www.southsuburbancollege.edu Offers building science-based construction classes in all areas including sustainability. Students take blocks of four or five classes for a basic certificate in New Building Construction or in other construction areas. Students can also earn a Building Construction Degree (AAS degree). University of Illinois at Chicago, Energywise Homes of Illinois, Energy Resources Center 851 S Morgan St. Chicago, IL 60607 Tel: (312)996-2554 E-mail: Bteaster@uic.edu Web site: www.energywisehomes.org Trains only home energy raters who are preselected from industries that require a background in building science. Successful students can participate in the state HERS program. Indiana Name/address Description Areas of Training 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; HERS trainer. 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 offers BPI-sanctioned certification in three job classifications: Building Technician I, Building Analyst, and Heating Technician. Louisiana Name/address Description Areas of Training Energy Rated Homes of Louisiana P.O. Box 94396 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396 Tel: (225)342-4500 E-mail: techasmt@la.gov Web site: www.dnr.state.la.us/SEC/ EXECDIV/TECHASMT/ Provides green building seminars for architects, engineers, and the general public. Trains HERS raters. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider. Massachusetts Name/address Description Areas of Training 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. No second-party certification. Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NSEA) 50 Miles St. Greenfield, MA 01301-3212 Tel: (413)774-605 E-mail: nesea@nesea.org Web site: www.nesea.org 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 Areas of Training Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium 624 Selby Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55104 Tel: (651)221-4462, Ext 123 E-mail: jimmies@spnec.org Web site: www.spnec.org A nonprofit energy services provider that offers training for energy auditors and mentoring for HERS raters. No second-party certification. 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. Completed classes earn university credits. Montana Name/address Description Areas of Training 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. 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 Areas of Training Association for Energy Affordability, Incorporated 505 8th Ave., Ste. 1801 New York, NY 10018 Tel: (212)279-3902 E-mail: hepinstall@aeanyc.org Web site: www.aeanyc.org Training focuses on diagnosing and treating the whole house, using test equipment and systematic observation. No second-party certification. Training will prepare student for BPI Building Analyst I and Shell Specialist certification. 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 prepares students for BPI certification for 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. North Carolina Name/address Description Areas of Training 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. For some students, course certification is required in order to participate in a utility or industry-sponsored program. Ohio Name/address Description Areas of Training BuildSolve, Incorporated 736 Jacoby Rd. Xenia, OH 45385 Tel: (937)372-1761 E-mail: mvhed@donet.com Web site: www.build-diag.com Trains for residential building performance and energy codes. CEUs available for code officials; training agency for the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board; and trains for the Community Housing Improvement program (CHIP) for the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Energy Efficiency. Energy Designed Homes 1690 E Choctaw Dr. London, OH 43140-8730 Tel: (614)432-4663 E-mail: info@energydesignedhomes.com Web site: www.energydesignedhomes.com Provides energy efficiency training for architects, builders, and code officials, as well as training for HERS raters. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider. 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 is required to perform HWAP and utility weatherization in Ohio. BPI certification is available for auditors. Oklahoma Name/address Description Areas of Training  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, performance testing, and marketing their services. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider. Oregon Name/address Description Areas of Training Delta-T, Incorporated P.O. Box 436 Harrisburg, OR 97446 Tel: (541)995-6105 E-mail: deltat@earthlink.net Teaches the use of diagnostic testing techniques to ensure comfort, efficiency, health, and safety. No second-party certification. Trains for utilities, educational institutions, and local and state agencies. Students must pass a written test and prove that they can perform each diagnostic test. Pennsylvania Name/address Description Areas of Training 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 nonprofit agencies and local governments who offer weatherization assistance. No second-party certification. South Carolina Name/address Description Areas of Training South Carolina Institute for Energy Studies 386-2 College Ave. Clemson, SC 29634-571 Tel: (864)656-2267 Fax: (864)656-0142 E-mail: DaveS@Clemson.edu Web site: www.clemson.edu/SCIES Specializes in training for residential, commercial, and multifamily building in warm, humid climates. HERS, House diagnostics, HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, New construction, Rehab/remodeling, Weatherization. Weatherization Center for Excellence 1401 Senate St. Columbia, SC 29201 Tel: (803)737-0844 E-mail: jforth@sc.gov Web site: www.ogs.state.sc.us/ei Specializes in weatherization-related courses. Also teaches good management practices for contractors. No second-party certification.Certificate for completed course work. Texas Name/address Description Areas of Training 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. No second-party certification. 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 Areas of Training Utah Energy Conservation Coalition 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 climatespecific building construction and energy conservation techniques. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider. Vermont Name/address Description Areas of Training Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance (NEHERS) 255 S Champlain St. Burlington, VT 05401-8410 Tel: (802)453-5100, Ext 19 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 E-mail: sunergy.vt@verizon.net Training focuses on how people live in the building; and on how to provide energy efficiency, improve comfort and safety for occupants, and reduce maintenance. No second-party certification. 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)849-6399 E-mail: erh@veic.org Web site: www.erhvt.org Teaches the whole-house approach to energy efficiency in residential, commercial, and multifamily buildings. Certification upon completion of one-week training course offered by NEHERS (see above), certification test, and five supervised energy ratings. Virginia Name/address Description Areas of Training 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. No second-party certification. Washington Name/address Description Areas of Training 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 for IAQ, duct sealing, and pressure diagnostics. Certification is through Climate Crafters (see listing under “Idaho”). West Virginia Name/address Description Areas of Training 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. Offers EPA Section 608 certification through HVAC course. Wisconsin Name/address Description Areas of Training 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. No second-party certification. Highland Building Consultants, LLC 1278 Shawnee Ave. Green Bay, WI 54303 Tel: (920)621-0717 E-mail: Highlander1278@aol.com Offers training for home performance testing; a Building America subgrantee. No second-party certification Milwaukee Lead/Asbestos Information Center, Incorporated 2223 S Kinnic Kinnic Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207 Tel: (414)481-9070 E-mail: ada@mlaic.com Web site: www.mlaic.com Specializes in training for lead, asbestos, and mold abatement in residential and commercial buildings. Focuses on addressing many building elements at one time to solve a problem. Students can be certified for the treatment of lead paint and asbestos by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Skinner Construction, Incorporated N 1118 Mormon Dr. La Crosse, WI 54601 Tel: (608)788-2679 E-mail: stilerail@hotmail.com Wisconsin Energy Star Homes and Building America partner; specializes in moisture management and envelope assembly. Continuing education credits possible for Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code licensees. 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. CEU credits through the University of Wisconsin. Some courses earn AIA continuing education credits. Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC) 211 S Paterson St. Madison, WI 53703 Tel: (608)249-9322, Ext 180 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 Areas of Training 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. Level I, II, and III courses (four to five days) are based on the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) training and guidelines. Apogee Interactive, Incorporated 2100 E Exchange Pl., Ste. 100 Tucker, GA 30084 Tel: (770)270-6500 E-mail: info@apogee.net Web site: www.apogee.net Offers a full suite of Web-based and CD-ROM energy courses. No second-party certification. 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. Certification requirements are customized to meet requirements of various jurisdictions and/or associations. 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, IEQ, and the systems approach. No second-party certification. Full attendance and short test at completion of course for program certificate. 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 in the diagnosis of sick buildings and whole-house building science. No second-party certification. 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. 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 certification is recognized as a qualifying credential for the 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. No second-party certification. CMC Energy Services 7300 Pearl St. Bethesda, MD 20814 Tel: (888)203-5262 E-mail: info@cmcenergy.com Web site: www.hometuneup.com Home Energy Tune-uP® is a nationwide program that trains home inspectors and energy auditors to provide a detailed blueprint for improving the energy efficiency of a home. A comprehensive customer report is produced using proprietary web-based software. Home Energy Tune-uP® certification is awarded after successful completion of training course, an exam, and two practice inspections. Continuing education credits for ASHI, NAHI, NACHI, CREIA, and 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 building science-based approach to building systems, including air balancing and duct design. Provides testing for BPI’s 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 Focuses on energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, policy, and development. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider. Trainees must meet BPI standards for BPI certification. Much of curriculum is approved for RESNET continuing education credits. 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. Kansas Building Science Institute 200 Zeandale Rd. Manhattan, KS 66505 Tel: (877)537-2425 E-mail: kbsi@flinthills.com Web site: www.kansasbuildingscience.com Trains energy auditors and inspectors in weatherization, HERS, basic building science, and house systems. RESNET-accredited HERS training provider. Weatherization Inspector certification requires passing a performance exam and successful completion of 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 The Center provides support services, training, and reference materials to state and local agencies, non-profit 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 Specializes in training contractors for installed HVAC system performance and air balancing. No second-party certification. Direct certification offered after training and passing written and hands-on testing. 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. No second-party certification. A technician may be certified as either an installation or a service specialist in one or more of five categories: A/C, Air Distribution, Heat Pumps, Gas Heating, and Oil Heating. 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 Teaches building performance fundamentals, TREAT software, home performance contractor business process, distance learning, HERS rating, and training trainers RESNET-accredited HERS training provider. R.J. Karg Associates 220 Meadow Rd. Topsham, ME 04086 Tel: (207)725-6723 E-mail: rjkarg@karg.com Web site: www.karg.com Training is tailored to meet the requirements of energy-related programs and organizations. No second-party certification. Saturn Resource Management 324 Fuller Ave., N-13 Helena, MT 59601 Tel: (800)735-0577 or (406)443-3433 E-mail: Jkrigger@srmi.biz Web site: www.srmi.biz Provides both classroom training and handson seminars for weatherization technicians, utility personnel, and homebuilders nationwide. No second-party certification. Offers certificates of attendance as well as written tests and job-proficiency testing. Snell Infrared P.O. Box 6 Montpelier, VT 05601-0006 Tel: (800)636-9820 E-mail: info@snellinfrared.com Web site: www.snellinfrared.com Specializes in training for building diagnostics using infrared thermography. Courses can apply to the certification needs of particular groups and can comply with American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) standards. Sustainable Builders Industry Council (SBIC) 1331 H St. NW, Ste. 1000 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: (202)628-7400, Ext 210 E-mail: sbic@sbicouncil.org Web site: www.sbicouncil.org Teaches sustainable and green building design strategies for all building types. AIA continuing education credits given for successful completion of workshops. Tech Knowledge 1543 U.S. Hwy. 98 South, #209 Lakeland, FL 33801 Tel: (303)588-8969 E-mail: Mike.Gorman@techknowledgeonline.net Web site: www.techknowledgeonline.net Trains 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. Canada Name/address Description Areas of Training Advanced Combustion Technologies 1 Haanel Dr., Ottawa 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. No second-party certification. Air Solutions 44 Darren Crescent Cambridge, Ontario, Canada N3C 3Y1 Tel: (800)267-6830 E-mail: gcooke@airsolutions.on.ca Web site: www.airsolutions.on.ca Offers training in building science, HVAC, an 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 “North American Conferences Offering Training Opportunities”). 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. No second-party certification. 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 products and training with focus on building science and the whole house approach. Completion certificate given based on course participation and in-class evaluation. Credits available from BPI, and certification for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration. National Energy Conservation Association 400-283 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 3B2 Tel: (866)268-6322 or (204)956-5888 E-mail: rdalgleish@neca.ca Web: www.neca.ca Training programs vary from four-hour sessions to 12-month comprehensive training programs for residential and commercial buildings. Training includes theory and hands-on teaching. Takes a competency approach to learning. Participants must pass written examinations and a practical assessment with three independent consultants or industry practitioners. The latter review participants’ installation practices and provide verifiable documentation as to participants’ past work experience. North American Conferences with Training Opportunities Name/address Description Areas of Training 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. Auditing, HEHS, House diagnostics, HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting, New construction, Products, Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling, Weatherization, Windows. 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 Biennial conference held at Pacific Grove, California. Topics range from energy-efficient building design to whole-house diagnostics. No second-party certification. Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) Institute of Building Technology (IBT) 10740 Lyndale Ave. S, 10W Bloomington, MN 55420-5615 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 U.S 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 the rights to the use of the MasterBuilder designation and accompanying marketing materials.