Guide to Training Programs for Home Performance Professionals

July 01, 2003

A version of this article appears in the July/August 2003 issue of Home Energy Magazine.

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Alaska
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Alaska Building Science Network
P.O. Box 111097 Anchorage, AK 99511 Tel: (907)562-9927 Fax: (907)770-5412 E-mail: absn@alaska.net Web site:www.absn.com	Residential building science-based training for home performance. 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 ICBO inspectors.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling (AKWarm),Weatherization,Windows, Coldclimate home building, BEES.
Alaska Craftsman Home Program (ACHP)
P.O. Box 241647 Anchorage, AK 99524 Tel: (907)258-2247; Fax (907)258-5352 E-mail: achp@alaska.net Web site:www.alaska.net/~achp	Cold-weather energy-efficient residential and multifamily home-building education. There is testing for certification. Continuing education is required to maintain a residential home-building license.	HERS, House diagnostics, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Products (Manual: Northern Comfort), Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling,Weatherization, Windows.
Alaska Energy Products & Services
3400 Spenard Rd., Ste. 9 Anchorage, AK 99503 Tel: (907)276-7500 or (907)357-8516 Fax: (907)276-7500 or (907)357-8516 E-mail: JaydHolmes@msn.com	Instruction and consultation for affordable, energyefficient, and durable residential and multifamily building practices.Certification is offered through a second party, such as a utility or university.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation,New construction, Products, Rehab/remodeling,Weatherization,Windows, Small-building airtightness test, State of Alaska Residential Endorsement preparation.
Duszynski & Associates
P.O. Box 83141 Fairbanks, AK 99708 Tel: (907)479-3324; Fax: (907)479-9319 E-mail: Tduszynski@compuserve.com	Specializes in cold-climate housing, ventilation, retrofit, and energy ratings. Certification is offered through the Alaska Craftsman Home program (see above).	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics, IAQ/ mold, Insulation,New construction, Rehab/ remodeling.
Energy Efficiency Associates
307 W 12th St. Anchorage, AK 99501 Tel: (907)694-2197 Fax: (907)694-2197 E-mail: Crenfro@Alaska.net	Consulting, training, and contracting for energy issues. To be certified, a builder must pass a test. A passing grade is a prerequisite for the residential general contractor requirements in Alaska.	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Rehab/remodeling,Weatherization,Windows.
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/	Dynamic and systems approach to residential buildings; teaches diagnostic assessment and building durability, performance, energy efficiency, and IAQ. One-year course of study required for certificate in residential building science.	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling, Weatherization,Windows.
Arizona
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Yavapai College, Construction Technology Department
1100 E Sheldon St. Prescott, AZ 86301 Tel: (928)776-2358 Fax: (928)717-7699 E-mail: tgrahame@yc.edu Web site:www.yc.edu	Residential building technology, emphasizing building science.Students learn by building a house. Offers a one-year advanced certificate or a two-year AAS degree in Architectural Graphics, Residential Building Technology, and Residential Construction Management.	House Diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Software, Weatherization,Windows, Alternative building systems and materials, Solar and other renewable energies.
Arkansas
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Energy Rated Homes
5401 JFK Blvd., Ste. C-2 North Little Rock, AR 72116 Tel: (309)771-2299; Fax (501)771-1498 E-mail: energyratings@aristotle.net Web site:www.natresnet.org	Specializes in energy education, training, and home ratings. Uses HERS training standards. Adopted by the NASEO/RESNET Accreditation Committee.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics,New construction, Weatherization
California
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Pacific Gas and Electric Company,Pacific Energy Center
851 Howard St., San Francisco,CA 94103 Tel: (415)973-7206; Fax: (415)896-1290 Web site:www.pge.com/pec	Building performance and energy efficiency training. Certification for AIA continuing education and NCQLP (lighting).	Auditing,HVAC, Lighting,New construction, Software/modeling,Windows, Energy efficiency.
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: css1@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. No certification.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Windows,Weatherization.
Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd
418 Mission Ave. San Rafael,CA 94901 Tel: (415)451-2480 Fax: (415)451-2492 E-mail: mail@proctoreng.com Web site:www.proctoreng.com	Specializes in HVAC system optimization. Training is based on Manual J and Manual S. Each trainee must attend field-based training and demonstrate proficiency through observation of skills and real systems. Trainees who pass are CheckMe certified.	House diagnostics,HVAC,New construction, Products (CheckMe software), Software/remodeling.
Southern California Edison, Customer Technology Application Center
6090 N Irwindale Ave., Irwindale,CA 91702 Tel: (626)812-7537 Web site:www.sce.com/ctac	Offers several energy efficiency seminars. Some classes offer certification.	HVAC, Lighting,New construction.
University of California at Los Angeles, Department of Architecture
Los Angeles,CA 90095 Tel: (310)454-7348 Fax: (310)825-8959 E-mail: milne@ucla.edu Web sites:www.aud.ucla.edu/energy-designtools and www.aud.ucla.edu/heed	Teaches the use of energy design tools, and climate-responsive design. Credit given for AIA continuing education.	Software/modeling.
Colorado
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Boulder Design Alliance
3002 Melissa Ln. Boulder, CO 80301 Tel: (303)604-1296; Fax: (303)604-1297 E-mail: dekieffers@aol.com	Specializes in mechanical system integration for single-family and multifamily residential buildings. Certification through BPI (see listing under “New York”) for some courses.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, Insulation,New construction,Weatherization, Quality control.
Sun Power, Incorporated
3200 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80205 Tel: (303)382-1514 Fax: (303)382-4106 E-mail: SunPower@SunPowerinc.org	Specializes in whole-house weatherization, blower doors, residential insulation, carbon monoxide and venting, Duct Blaster operation, mobile home issues, boilers, furnace electrical systems, and utility bill analysis. Certificates awarded.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, Insulation,Weatherization.
Florida
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Florida Solar Energy Center, Energy Gauge Office
1679 Clearlake Rd. Cocoa, FL 32922 Tel: (321)638-1492 Fax: (321)638-1010 Web site:www.fsec.ucf.edu	Training takes a whole-house approach to residential and commercial buildings. Certification for HERS ratings. Florida legislation has set the criteria for certification consistent with NASEO guidelines.	HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, New construction, Software/modeling, Weatherization, Photovoltaics, RESNETaccredited rating and training provider.
Tech Knowledge
3109 Grand Ave., Ste. 424 Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Tel: (303)588-8969; Fax: (413)845-2069 Mike.Gorman@techknowledgeonline.net Web site:www.techknowledgeonline.net	Teaches contractors about the costs of doing business and how to prescribe solutions to building performance problems and present these solutions to homeowners. No certification.	New construction, Products (training manual: If I Sell You, I Have a Job. If I Serve You, I Have a Career), Rehab/remodeling, Estimating, Business management.
University of Florida, Florida Energy Extension Service
P.O. Box 110940 Gainesville, FL 32611-0940 Tel: (352)392-5684; Fax: (352)392-9033 E-mail:webmaster@energy.ufl.edu Web site:www.energy.ufl.edu	Continuing education courses for Florida licensed building contractors and architects. Green Advantage first-level certification is given when students pass an exam related to energy and water efficiency construction techniques.	HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction,Windows, Termites, Siting and passive design.
Georgia
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Apogee Interactive, Incorporated
2100 E Exchange Pl., Ste. 100,Tucker,GA 30084 Tel: (770)270-6500; Fax: (770)270-6532 E-mail: info@apogee.net Web site:www.apogee.net	Offers a full suite of Web-based and CD-ROM energy courses. Residential and multifamily courses are comprehensive and include software for interactivity. No certification.	HVAC, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Software/modeling,Weatherization,Windows, Power quality, Sales and marketing courses specific to the energy industry.
Southface Energy Institute
241 Pine St., Atlanta, GA 30308-3424 Tel: (404)872-3549; Fax: (404)872-5009 E-mail: Josh@southface.org Web site:www. southface.org.	Training for building single and multifamily homes. Offers certification for HERS after completion of training and written and performance-based tests.	HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, New construction (EarthCraft), Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling, Weatherization.
Idaho
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Climate Crafters
P.O. Box 2551, Priest River, ID 83856 Tel: (208)448-0143; Fax: (208)448-0832 Email: Lavelle@climatecrafters.org Web site:www.climatecrafters.org	Programs and training in house pressure diagnostics and heat pump and A/C diagnostics.Trainees must meet duct sealing, heat pump,A/C diagnostic,and NWPPA standards.	House diagnostics,HVAC,Weatherization.
Illinois
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Domus Plus
408 N Grove Oak Park, IL 60302 Tel: (708)386-0345; Fax: (708)386-2652 E-mail: domusplus@attbi.com	Training for rehabilitation, including insulation techniques for different existing wall types; air sealing; blower door use; heating systems; baseload energy; financing/affordability. No certification	Auditing, House diagnostics, Insulation,New construction, Rehab/remodeling,Weatherization, Moisture problems.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
620 E Adams, Springfield, IL 62701 Tel: (217)785-2373; Fax: (217)785-2618 E-mail: mdavin@commerce.state.il.us	Specializes in energy-efficient residential construction—rehab and new. No certification.	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Products, Rehab/remodeling,Windows.
Kouba-Cavallo Associates
6912 Main St., Ste. 2 Downers Grove, IL 60516 Tel: (630)971-2016; Fax: (630)971-1505 E-mail: cavallo@Kouba-Cavallo.com Web site:www.Kouba-Cavallo.com	Manages training for HERS and conducts training programs for housing authority residents.Certification through Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity standards (see above). Successful students can participate in the state HERS program.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, Software/modeling, Energy education.
South Suburban College, Engineering and Technology Department
15800 S State St., South Holland, IL 60473. Tel: (708)596-2000, Ext 2508; Fax: (708)225-5824 Web site:www.southsuburbancollege.edu	Training for new construction. Four different certificate programs offered, and an Associate Degree in Construction Technology.	New construction, Rehab/remodeling
University of Illinois at Chicago, Energywise Homes of Illinois, Energy Resources Center
851 S Morgan St. Chicago, IL 60607 Tel: (312)996-2554 Fax: (312)996-5620 E-mail: Bteaster@uic.edu Web site:www.energywisehomes.org	Training for HERS. Home energy raters are preselected from industries that require a background in building science. Certification is offered through Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity standards (see above). Successful students can participate in the state HERS program.	HERS, REM:Rate software.
Indiana
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Environmental Management Institute
5610 Crawfordsville Rd., Ste.15 Indianapolis, IN 46224 Tel: (317)248-4848 Fax: (317)248-4846 E-mail: envtlmgt@iupui.edu Web site: http://envtlmgmt.spea.iupui.edu	Environmental compliance training for residential and multifamily building contractors. Course standards are usually determined by OSHA, EPA,DOT, or HUD. Builders can’t do some types of work, or work on some facilities, without passing the course.	HUD lead-safe work practices, Asbestos, Lead-based paint, Mold.
Indiana Community Action Association (INCAA), Energy Training Facility
1845 W 18th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 Tel: (317)638-4232 Fax: (317)634-7947 E-mail: tandrews@incap.org www.incap.org	Community action activities, energy technical training, energy-rated homes, and rural community assistance programs. INCAA is an affiliate of BPI (see listing under “New York”), and offers BPI-sanctioned certification in four job classifications: Building Technician I and II, Building Analyst, and Heating Technician.	Auditing; House diagnostics;HVAC (gas, oil, electric,wood); Insulation (dense-pack);New construction; Rehab/remodeling; Software/modeling (PRISM, Microsoft applications); Weatherization.
Thermo-Scan Inspections (TSI)
15658 N Gray Rd. P.O. Box 705, Carmel, IN 46082 Tel: (317)846-4655; Fax: (317)846-4672 E-mail: cmaher@thermo-scan.com Web site:www.thermo-scan.com	Specializes in building diagnostics. Coordinates efforts on new construction with framers, HVAC contractors, insulators, and project management. Certification for HERS raters.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation,New construction, Weatherization, Marketing energy efficiency to clients
Iowa
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Mid-Iowa Community Action, Incorporated (MICA)
1001 S 18th Ave., Marshalltown, IA 50158 Tel: (641)752-7162, Ext 128; Fax: (641)752-9724 E-mail: barry@micaonline.org Web site:www.micaonline.org	Training for weatherization, HERS, energy loss in homes, and managing house ventilation to control IAQ. Certification for HERS raters.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics, Insulation, Weatherization.
Kansas
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Kansas Building Science Institute
200 Zeandale Rd. Manhattan, KS 66505 Tel: (785)537-2425 Fax: (785)537-2440 E-mail: kbsi@flinthills.com Web site:www.kansasbuildingscience.com	Training energy auditors and inspectors in weatherization, HERS, basic building science, and house systems. Home Energy Rater and Weatherization Inspector certification requires passing a performance exam and successful completion of follow-up fieldwork.	Auditing; HERS; House diagnostics;HVAC; Insulation; Lighting;New construction; Rehab/remodeling; Software/modeling;Weatherization; Windows;HVAC system sizing, design, and selection.
Maine
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
R.J. Karg Associates
220 Meadow Rd., Topsham, ME 04086 Tel: (207)725-6723; Fax: (207)725-7818 E-mail: rjkarg@karg.com Web site:www.karg.com	Training in all areas related to residential and commercial energy use. Certificates awarded for attendance, passing daily quizzes, and passing a final exam.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, Insulation, Products (Zip Test Pro building diagnostics software),Weatherization, Energy Auditor field certification.
Maryland
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
CMC Energy Services
7300 Pearl St., Ste. 210 Bethesda, MD 20814 Tel: (301)951-0279 Fax: (301)951-3052 E-mail: ikle@cmcenergy.com Web site:www.cmcenergy.com	Training for home energy inspection and audits. Offers certificates and the opportunity to enter a new business as a home inspector, or to add an energy component to an existing home inspection or energy improvement auditing business, with the ability to do Webbased energy analysis.	Auditing, Products (Web-based energy efficiency analysis).
Massachusetts
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NSEA)
50 Miles St. Greenfield, MA 01301-3212 Tel: (413)774-6051; Fax: (413)774-6053 E-mail: nesea@nesea.org Web site:www.nesea.org	Nonprofit education of home performance professionals and the public.Offers workshops and conference seminars on the building as a system. Courses qualify for American Institute for Architects CEUs and credits for other organizations.	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Rehab/remodeling,Windows, Renewable energy, Sustainability.
Minnesota
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Stewart Selman and Associates
743 Delaware Ave. St. Paul, MN 55107 Tel: (651)229-0379; Fax: (651)292-8349 E-mail: stewart@housediagnostics.com Web site:www.housediagnostics.com	Training for whole house investigation and analysis. Focus is on the building system as it relates to pressures, sources of pollutants, building materials, household activities, and interior and exterior dynamics. No certification.	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, New construction, Products (software for graphing building pressures and conducting worst-case draft tests), Rehab/remodeling, Software/ modeling,Windows (proper flashing).
University of Minnesota, Cold Climate Housing Program
203 Kaufert Lab, 2004 Folwell Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 Tel: (612)624-2767; Fax: (612)625-6286 E-mail: mcheple@umn.edu	Specializes in moisture control in residential buildings, taking a systems approach. No certification.	House diagnostics, IAQ/mold, Insulation,New construction, Rehab/remodeling.
Montana
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Denver DOE Region Weatherization Training and Assistance Center, Montana State University Extension Service Housing Program
109 Taylor Hall Bozeman, MT 59717 Tel: (406)994-3451; Fax: (406)994-5417 E-mail: mvogel@montana.edu Web site:www.weatherization.org	Weatherization training with a whole-house approach, designed around defined, standardized competencies. All participants are followed up with a certificate and receive documentation on university transcript and database.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation,Weatherization.
Saturn Resource Management
324 Fuller Ave., N-13, Helena, MT 59601 Tel: (800)735-0577 or (406)443-3433 Fax: (406)442-1316 E-mail: Jkrigger@srmi.biz Web site:www.srmi.biz	Training and evaluation for whole-building energy conservation, weatherization, and maintenance for residential and commercial buildings for states, local governments, and federal agencies.Written test.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Weatherization,Windows.
New Jersey
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Infraspection Institute
425 Ellis St. Burlington, NJ 08016 Tel: (609)239-4788; Fax: (609)239-4766 E-mail: support@infraspection.com Web site:www.infraspection.com	Training, certification, and support for infrared thermographers. Students must pass a written exam and demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment in hands-on workshops.	Infrared inspection services.
Princeton University
221 Nassau St., 2nd Fl., Princeton, NJ 08542 Tel: (847)733-1469; Fax: (847)733-1473 E-mail: marean@princeton.edu	Training for using PRISM, a billing analysis software program. No certification.	Products (PRISM).
New York
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Association for Energy Affordability, Incorporated
505 8th Ave., Ste. 1801 New York, NY 10018 Tel: (212)279-3902; Fax: (212)279-5306 E-mail: hepinstall@aeanyc.org Web site:www.aeanyc.org	Training contractors, field inspectors, and weatherization professionals for a whole building and whole systems approach to multifamily buildings with central heating and hot water systems. Offers certification through BPI (see below).	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting, Products (EAQUIP multifamily energy audit software), Software/ modeling,Weatherization,Windows, Electric load controls.
Building Performance Institute, Incorporated (BPI)
10 Hermes Rd., Ste. 200 Malta, NY 12020 Tel: (518)899-2727; Fax: (518)899-1622 E-mail: info@bpi.org Web site:www.bpi.org	Building performance contractor certification. BPI certification is recognized as a qualifying credential for the EPA’s Home Performance with Energy Star program and by several state weatherization programs.	Certification only.
OCM BOCES Career Training Center
4500 Crown Rd. Liverpool, NY 13090 Tel: (315)453-4404 Fax: (315)453-4479 E-mail: paulah@dreamscape.com or smodafferi@ocmboces.org	Offers training in home performance/building science in preparation for certification as home performance specialists in support of New York State’s Home Performance with Energy Star and Energy Star-Labeled Homes programs. Training prepares students for BPI (see above) certification. HERS rater training is also offered.	Auditing, Cooling (future training offering), Heating, HERS, Home performance, House diagnostics and remediation, Mobile home (future training offering), Sales and marketing, Shell, Software/modeling.
Performance Systems Development, Incorporated
120 Brindley St., Ste. 5 Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: (607)277-6240, Ext 201 Fax: (607) 277-6224 E-mail: gthomas@psdconsulting.com Web sites:www.buildingperformance.net and www.psdconsulting.com	Curriculum development, training trainers, and on-line support for training and trainers customized to the specific requirements of the various trades that make up a whole-house team.Works nationally with certifying organizations. Students assessed with standardized classroom and field testing.	Auditing; HERS; House diagnostics;HVAC; IAQ/mold; Insulation; Lighting;New construction; Products (TREAT:Targeted Residential Energy Analysis Tools, On-line curriculum and message board); Rehab/remodeling; Software/ modeling; Weatherization;Windows; Building performance contractor marketing, business development, and trade association development.
North Carolina
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Advanced Energy
909 Capability Dr., Ste. 2100 Raleigh, NC 27606 Tel: (919)857-9000 Fax: (919)832-2696 E-mail: kaldridg@advancedenergy.org Web site:www. advancedenergy.org	Training in advanced diagnostics and high-performance new residential building construction. Certification involves a comprehensive written test; some courses also require demonstration of competency in the field.Certification is required to participate in some utility- or industry-sponsored programs.	HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/ mold, Insulation,New construction, Rehab/remodeling.
Ohio
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
BuildSolve (previously a part of Mid-West Building Diagnostics, LLC)
736 Jacoby Rd. Xenia, OH 45385 Tel: (937)372-1761 Fax: (937)372-1869 E-mail: mvhed@donet.com Web site:www.build-diag.com	Building performance and energy codes training. CEUs available for code officials; training agency for the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board; and trains for the Children’s Health Insurance program (CHIP) for the Ohio Department of Development, Energy Efficiency Office.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation,New construction, Products (Comfort Company’s Zerodraft 2- part foam), Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling, Weatherization, Air sealing (advanced).
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 Fax: (740)592-5994 E-mail: mkeyes@coadinc.org Web site:www.coadinc.org	Weatherization, furnace maintenance and repair, lead-based paint hazard reduction, and residential building performance. Certification involves written tests and hands-on testing, and is required to perform HWAP and utility weatherization in Ohio. BPI certification (see listing under “New York”) is available for auditors through the Ohio Weatherization Training Center.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation,Weatherization, Lead abatement.
National Comfort Institute
4259 Lake Rd. Sheffield Lake, OH 44054 Tel: (800)633-7058 Fax: (440)949-1851 E-mail: robf@ncinstitute.com Web site:www.ncinstitute.com	Training for air balancing, diagnostics, carbon monoxide testing, and sales. Certification for carbon monoxide safety testing through BPI (see listing under “New York”), and for air balancing and diagnostics through the National Balancing Institute.	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Products (testing instruments), Software, Performance measurement sales.
Oklahoma
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems-West, Incorporated
6444 NW Expressway, Ste. 836A Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Tel: (405)946-0206; Fax: (405)943-3329 E-mail: info@gwssi.com Web site:www.gwssi.com	Specializes in HVAC design and sizing, HERS, and blower door and Duct Blaster testing.Also trains participants in marketing their services. The HERS four-day course is approved by RESNET. HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold,	Insulation, New construction.
Oregon
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Delta-T, Incorporated
P.O. Box 436 Harrisburg, OR 97446 Tel: (541)995-6105 Fax: (541)995-2254 E-mail: deltat@earthlink.net	Specializes in the use of diagnostic testing techniques (blower door, Duct Blaster, flow hoods) to ensure comfort and efficiency, with a strong emphasis on combustion health and safety. Written and hands-on test for certification.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC.
Northwest Energy Education Institute (NEEI)
4000 E 30th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 Tel: (541)463-3977; Fax: (541)463-4723 E-mail: ebbager@lanecc.edu Web site:www.nweei.org	Energy education for residential and commercial buildings. Bonneville Power Administration Residential Auditor and Inspector certification.	Auditing, House diagnostics, HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting, New construction, Software/modeling,Weatherization, Windows.
Pennsylvania
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Bacharach Institute ofTechnical Training
621 Hunt Valley Circle New Kensington, PA 15068 Tel: (724)334-5000 Fax: (724)334-5001 Web site:www.bacharach-inc.com	Training for combustion and environmental measurement. Certification customized to meet requirements of various jurisdictions and/or associations. Class participation, written tests, hands-on exposure, and performance-based criteria.Training also fulfills some insurance requirements.	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Carbon monoxide safety, Combustion analysis and performance, Building pressure diagnostics, Category 1 venting, Gas pipe sizing, Refrigeration/ air conditioning.
Pennsylvania College ofTechnology,Weatherization Training Center
1 College Ave. Williamsport, PA 17701 Tel: (570)327-4768; Fax: (570)320-5239 E-mail:WTC@pct.edu Web site:www.pct.edu/wtc	Specializes in weatherization, building performance, and mechanical systems, with focus on the building shell, mechanical systems, and occupant interaction. Certification after passing written and laboratory exams.	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Weatherization.
South Carolina
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
South Carolina Institute for Energy Studies
386-2 College Ave., Clemson, SC 29634-5711 Tel: (864)656-2267; Fax: (864)656-0142 E-mail: DaveS@Clemson.edu Web site:www.clemson.edu/SCIES	Training for residential, commercial, and multifamily building in warm, humid climates. No certification.	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 Fax: (803)737-2140 E-mail: jforth@sc.gov Web site:www.ogs.state.sc.us/ei	Weatherization-related courses, including coverage of blower doors, duct sealing, NEAT and MHEA software, and safety.Also teaches good management practices for contractors. Students can receive a certificate for completed course work.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Software/modeling, Weatherization,Windows
Texas
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Building Performance and Comfort, Incorporated
251 C.R. 264, Leander, TX 78641-1620 Tel: (512)259-2324; Fax: (419)818-5812 E-mail: dgarrett@texas.net Web site:www.bldgperformance.com	Specializes in the diagnosis of sick buildings and whole-house building science. No certification.	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, New construction, Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling,Weatherization,Windows.
Utah
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Utah Energy Conservation Coalition/Energy Rated Homes of Utah
590 N State St. Orem, Utah 84057 Tel: (800)550-8322 or (801)765-0034 Fax: (801)765-1976 E-mail: info@utahenergy.org Web site:www.utahenergy.org	Training that emphasizes the house as a system. Certification as a HERS rater requires attending a five-day training course, passing a written and practical exam, and completing five home energy ratings. Students must show proficiency using a blower door and a Duct Blaster.	Auditing, HERS,Weatherization.
Vermont
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance (NEHERS)
255 S Champlain St. Burlington,VT 05401-8410 Tel: (802)453-5100, Ext 19 Fax: (802)658-1643 E-mail: energyhome@yahoo.net Web site:www.energyratings.org	Training for HERS raters that conforms to national standards. Offers a five-day course that covers basic building science and rater training. Certificates of completion are provided. The class and exam constitute a portion of the requirements for certification as a HERS rater.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, Insulation,New construction, Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling.
Patullo Consulting, Incorporated
107 Cherry Ln., Burlington,VT 05401-4910 Tel: (802)660-8903 (with fax by arrangement); E-mail: sunergy.vt@verizon.net	Teaches building diagnostics and safety for contractors and crew. No certification.	Auditing, House diagnostics, IAQ/mold, Insulation, New construction, Rehab/remodeling, Weatherization, Comfort.
Snell Infrared
P.O. Box 6 Montpelier,VT 05601-0006 Tel: (800)636-9820 Fax: (802)223-0460 E-mail: info@snellinfrared.com Web site:www.snellinfrared.com	Training for infrared thermography. Certificate of attendance or completion offered. Courses can apply to the needs of particular groups in different areas of the country and can comply with American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) standards.	Infrared thermography.
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 Fax: (802)658-1643 E-mail: Lamoille@sover.net	Teaches the whole-house approach to energy efficiency in residential, commercial, and multifamily buildings. Emphasizes HERS analysis and REM/Rate software. Certification upon completion of one-week training course offered by NEHERS (see above), certification test, and five supervised energy ratings.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New Construction, Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling, Weatherization,Windows.
Virginia
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
New River Center for Energy Research and Training
990 Cambria St., Christiansburg,VA 24073. Tel: (540)381-3626; Fax: (540)381-8270 E-mail: nrcert@aol.com Web sites:www.aecp.org and www.communityhousingpartners.org	Training for residential energy conservation, HVAC, and building performance/diagnostics. There is a pretest and a posttest for certification. Posttesting includes written, hands-on, and laboratory work.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, Insulation, Weatherization.
North American Technician Excellence, Incorporated (NATE)
4100 N Fairfax Dr., Ste. 210 Arlington,VA 22203 Tel: (703)276-7247; Fax: (703)527-2316 E-mail: csmith@natex.org Web site:www.natex.org	Testing and certifying HVAC/R technicians and service people. A technician may be certified as either an installation or a service specialist in the following areas: A/C, Air Distribution, Heat Pumps, Gas Heating, and Oil Heating.	Only tests; does not offer training.
Washington
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Academy of Infrared Thermography
177 Telegraph Rd. Bellingham,WA 98226 Tel: (604)516-6646; Fax: (604)516-6674 E-mail: airt@infraredtraining.net Web site:www.infraredtraining.net	Training for infrared thermography in North America and throughout the world. Level I, II, and III courses are based on the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) training and guidelines.	Infrared thermography.
Building Performance Center
1701 Ellis St., Bellingham,WA 98225 Tel: (360)676-9718, Ext 109 Fax: (360)676-9754 E-mail: dave_finet@oppco.org Web site:www.bpc.oppco.org	Training for residential and commercial weatherization, house diagnostics, and IAQ. In the process of becoming a BPI (see listing under “New York”) affiliate.	Auditing, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Rehab/remodeling, Weatherization, Organizational management for weatherization programs.
Comfort Institute, Incorporated
709 W Orchard Dr., Ste. 5 Bellingham,WA 98225 Tel: (800)933-5656 Fax: (360)671-0947 Web site:www.comfort-institute.org	Training for whole-house diagnostics,HVAC, and IAQ for residential and commercial buildings. Module testing for certification. Also provides BPI testing (see listing under “New York”) for CO Analyst certification.	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, New construction, Products (Retrotec equipment and CO Experts monitors), Rehab/remodeling.
Washington State University Energy Program
222 N Havana St., Ste. 204, Spokane,WA 99202 Tel: (509)477-6702; Fax: (509)477-6709 E-mail: halesd@energy.wsu.edu Web site:www.energy.wsu.edu	Training for IAQ, duct sealing, and pressure diagnostics. Certification is through Climate Crafters (see listing under “Idaho”).	House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold,New construction, Rehab/remodeling,Ventilation, Weatherization.
Washington,D.C.
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
West Virginia
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Training and Energy Services Center
307 Federal St. Bluefield,WV 24701 Tel: (304)487-6571 Fax: (304)487-6584 E-mail: StacyWKeys@hotmail.com	Specializes in HVAC and weatherization training with a whole-house and long-term approach to building systems and energy efficiency. Offers Section 608 certification through HVAC course.	Auditing (NEAT/MHEA), House diagnostics, HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting, Weatherization.
Wisconsin
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Milwaukee Lead/Asbestos Information Center, Incorporated
2223 S Kinnic Kinnic Ave. Milwaukee,WI 53207 Tel: (414)481-9070; Fax: (414)481-1859 E-mail: ada@mlaic.com Web site:www.mlaic.com	Training for lead, asbestos, and mold in residential and commercial buildings. Students can be certified for the treatment of lead paint and asbestos by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.	IAQ/mold, Lead paint and asbestos, Rehab/remodeling,Windows.
University of Wisconsin at Madison, College of Engineering
432 N Lake St. Madison,WI 53706 Tel: (800)462-0876; Fax: (608)263-3160 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. No certification.	Auditing,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Lighting.
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC)
211 S Paterson St., Madison,WI 53703 Tel: (608)249-9322, Ext 180 Fax: (608)249-0339 E-mail: JohnV@weccusa.org Web site:www.weccusa.org	Offers initial and ongoing training for home performance contractors. No certification.	HERS, House diagnostics, Insulation,New construction, Software/modeling.
Canada
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Advanced Combustion Technologies
1 Haanel Dr. Ottawa, Canada K1A 1M1 Tel: (613)996-3186; Fax: (613)992-9335 E-mail: skip.hayden@nrcan.gc.ca	Training for residential and multifamily home performance based on the principles of combustion, efficiency, and emissions and their interaction with the building environment. No certification.	Boilers, Efficiency, Fireplaces, Furnaces, Gas and oil,HVAC, IAQ, Integrated systems, Pollution, Venting,Water heaters,Wood and wood stoves.
Air Solutions
44 Darren Crescent Cambridge, Ontario, Canada N3C 3Y1 Tel: (519)658-6232 Fax: (519)658-6103 E-mail: gcooke@airsolutions.on.ca Web site:www.airsolutions.on.ca	Specializes in building science and IAQ for residential, commercial, and multifamily buildings. Certification is offered through Seneca College’s Residential Advisor program. Students complete specific courses and are given college credits.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Products (heat recovery ventilation, in-floor heating),Weatherization, Windows, Sales and marketing.
CanAm Building Envelope Specialists
125 Traders Blvd. E, Unit 4 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Z 2H3 Tel: (905)890-5866 Fax: (905)890-8114 E-mail: Twoods@canambuildingenvelope.com Web site:www.canambuildingenvelope.com	Specializes in training for air leakage control, insulation testing, ventilation, blower door, large building testing, material installation, ice damming, comfort, mold abatement and business opportunities for weatherization of buildings of all types. Offers certification.	Auditing, House diagnostics, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Weatherization.
Enerquality Corporation
20 Upjohn Rd. North York, Canada M3V 2B9 Tel: (416)447-0077; Fax: (416)443-9982 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/mold,HVAC, Insulation,New construction, Windows, Air and vapor barriers, Moisture control, Ventilation.
National Energy Conservation Association
400-283 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 3B2 Tel: (866)268-6322 or (204)956-5888 Fax: (204)956-5819 E-mail: rdalgleish@neca.ca Web:www.neca.ca	Training for whole-house home performance. Includes theory and hands-on teaching. To be certified, participants must pass written examinations and a practical assessment with three independent consultants or industry practitioners.	Auditing, House diagnostics, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling,Weatherization, Windows, Air barriers, Building envelope, ICF, SIPs.
North American Conferences with Training Opportunities
Name/address	Description/Certification	Areas of Training
Affordable Comfort
32 Church St., Ste. 204 Waynesburg, PA 15370 Tel: (724)627-5200; Fax: (724)627-5226 E-mail: lindawig@affordablecomfort.org Web site:www.affordablecomfort.org	Promotes comfort, health and safety, affordability, and durability through energy-efficient whole-house strategies. Provides energy efficiency and conservation training at national and regional conferences. No certification.	Auditing, HERS, House diagnostics,HVAC, IAQ/mold, Insulation, Lighting,New construction, Products, Rehab/remodeling, Software/modeling,Weatherization,Windows.
Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) Institute of Building Technology (IBT)
10740 Lyndale Ave. S,10W Bloomington, MN 55420-5615 Tel: (952)881-1098 Fax: (952)881-3048 E-mail: information@eeba.org Web site:www.eeba.org/institute/registration	Offers training based on climate-specific and building science standards at national, regional, and local conferences and training programs, through a U.S. DOE/Building America program series, and on-line courses. Offers HERS certification and credits through the American Institute of Architects, the American Lung Association’s Health House Project, and other programs and professional organizations. Students can qualify to use the MasterBuilder designation and accompanying marketing materials.	Codes comprehension, Design components, Site applications, Envelope and interior structure, Mechanical systems, Green building and sustainability, IAQ, Commissioning and testing, Operation and maintenance, Business and marketing.