This BPI training course is a combination of our popular BPI Building Analyst prep course mixed with the brand new BPI Infiltration and Duct Leakage Certification training. During this course, you'll learn how to use diagnostic equipment, such as a blower door, duct blaster, and carbon monoxide detector, to perform a comprehensive home energy audit inspection.
The BPI Building Analyst & IDL Combo is one of the most popular BPI training programs because candidates can work toward two certifications in the same week of training!
Prerequisites: None! We will teach you everything you need to know to successfully perform blower door testing and home energy auditing services.
What's Included?
20 Hours of Online Building Science Training
1 Hour of Math Review Videos
3 Days of Live, Hands-on Field Training at a Real House
-- Blower Door Testing
-- Duct Leakage Testing
-- Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Safety Testing
Equipment Discounts from Retrotec & The Energy Conservatory
Everblue's BPI Field Exam Checklist
20-Minute Field Exam Prep Video
Access to Course Materials for 6 Months
Proctored Exams: BPI IDL Field, BPI BA Written, BPI BA Field
Course Agenda:
This bundled package teaches candidates how to properly set up and operate blower door and duct blaster equipment. The training is also aligned with the BPI Building Analyst technical standards for whole-house energy auditing, including topics on:
Construction Math
Airflow
Blower Door & Pressure Diagnostics
Tightness Verification
Ventilation
Duct Testing
Duct Tightness Verification
Health & Safety
The Energy Audit Process
Principles of Energy
Basics of Heat
Insulation
Moisture
Mechanical Systems
Combustion Safety
Building Structure
Problems & Solutions
Please Note: Earn 2 BPI certifications in 1 class and qualify for utility-sponsored incentive programs and rebates as they come out. This is the best introduction to energy auditing you will find!
To earn both certifications, candidates must: