
BPI Building Analyst Certification![]() 301 E. Orange Mall, Tempe, AZ 85281 Become a certified energy auditor in 5 days! Learn critical skills for energy auditing, weatherization, insulation, heating and air conditioning, home construction, home inspection, air quality abatement, as well as energy efficient design and engineering. See Course Dates -- More Info |
BPI Envelope-Shell Certification![]() 301 E. Orange Mall, Tempe, AZ 85281 In conjunction with the Building Analyst certification, this certification makes you eligible to apply for Accreditation. Accreditation will get you listed on the BPI website and qualify you for various state incentives and the Home Star Program. See Course Dates -- More Info
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A BPI Building Analyst is certified to conduct blower-door tests (which should be done both before and after upgrades), combustion appliance inspection and repair, air quality testing including carbon monoxide detection, duct testing and airflow testing. A certified BPI Building Analyst energy auditor has passed both a written and field exam.
While a BPI Building Analyst may advertise and perform only energy auditor services (often charging $125-$700/inspection), most auditors gravitate to offering contracting or remodeling services as well. The most successful auditors usually form referral partnerships of with contractors (windows, insulation, air sealing, etc) and earn a referral fee for work performed.
The reminder is prompted by the recent news of a civil lawsuit that was filed on August 11, 2010, stemming from a tragic carbon monoxide poisoning incident of a family of four in Aspen, Colorado, in November 2008.
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