BPI - Home Energy Audits
Enhance your expertise in residential energy efficiency with our overview of a BPI Energy Auditor Course. This program is meticulously designed to equip participants with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to understand a thorough home energy assessment, which employ advanced diagnostic techniques to evaluate building performance and recommend effective energy-saving solutions.
Course Highlights
- In-Depth Building Science: gain a solid understanding of the principles governing building performance, including heat transfer, air flow, and moisture dynamics.
- Advanced Diagnostic Testing: observe the use of industry-standard equipment such as blower doors, duct testers, and combustion analyzers to identify energy inefficiencies and safety concerns.
- Comprehensive Home Assessments: learn what it takes to perform detailed evaluations of residential structures, analyzing factors like insulation quality, construction methods, and the integrity of pressure and thermal boundaries.
- Moisture Control Strategies: understand the critical role of moisture management in maintaining energy efficiency and indoor air quality and learn to implement effective control measures.
- Hands-On Experience: participate in an instructor-led, real-world home energy audit, applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
- Energy Modeling and Work Scope Development: develop proficiency in creating energy models and formulating actionable work scopes to enhance home performance.
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for homeowners, contractors, appraisers, inspectors, HVAC professionals, construction specialists, and others aiming to expand their knowledge in energy auditing and building performance analysis.
Training Dates (must attend both dates)
May 28 & May 29 – 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Liz Brown, Executive Director
Workforce, Community, and Industry Partnerships
SUNY Canton
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617
Phone: 315-386-7504
wcip@canton.edu