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U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals

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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals project fosters the growth of a high-quality residential energy upgrade industry and a skilled and credentialed workforce.

Pilot Certification: Registration Now Open

The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) recently announced four new Home Energy Professional certifications to the nation's weatherization and home performance workforce. The four certifications focus on the most common job classifications in the home energy upgrade industry: energy auditor, retrofit installer, crew leader and quality control inspector.

BPI will pilot written and field practical exams for the new certifications beginning in June. The results of the pilot test cycle will be used to set passing scores for the national exams, scheduled to roll out this fall.

Additionally, registration information, exam prerequisites and FAQs for the pilot certification exams are available at: www.bpi.org/pilot. Scheduling of pilot exams will begin in May 2012, yet due to the length of application processing time, interested individuals should apply now.

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Additional information is available in the following pages, which includes supporting documentation and materials to outline the current status of the project.

  • Project Overview: Overview of the Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals project, including quality work, accredited training, and professional training. Industry involvement and the origins of the project are also covered.

  • Professional Certifications: Outline of the professional certifications developed by the Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals project across the four most common job classifications: energy auditor, retrofit installer technician, crew leader, and quality control inspector.

  • Project Status: Current status of the Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals project along with information on how to remain up-to-date with project activities and next steps.