Auditing for Michigan
This two-day course trains participants to conduct residential weatherization audits in Michigan in alignment with the state and federal standards. Participants will learn best practices for pre-visit preparation, client engagement, in-home evaluation, Health & Safety assessments, and diagnostic testing. The course emphasizes accurate data collection and documentation using the Uniform Data Collection Tool and other […]
Heat Pumps
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Specific Intended Audience: Anyone interested can take this class Description: This one-day course covers proper sizing and installation of heat pump systems for reliable, efficient operation. Participants will learn when heat pumps are appropriate for heating, cooling, and domestic hot water, review system components and operation basics, and discuss […]
Building Science Principles
BPI CEUs: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Intended Audience: Those new to residential energy efficiency or those looking to gain knowledge for the BPI BSP certificate. Training Type: Specific Description: This course will outline the importance of building science principles and home performance, including occupant health, safety, comfort, durability of materials, and indoor air quality. This introductory class […]
Weatherization 101
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Description: This one-day course will cover principles and theories of building science, as well as basic techniques and strategies used in weatherization. Training will focus on the house as a system concept and discuss how the measures we install affect the home’s […]
Air Sealing
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: Weatherization 101 preferred but not required Training Type: Comprehensive (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Description: Air Sealing is a one-day course emphasizing the importance of effective air sealing within the Weatherization Assistance Program. Focusing on effective techniques we will discuss and implement how to detect air sealing opportunities, common leakage sites, determine […]
Building Analyst – Technician
Building Analyst Technician BPI CEU’s: 13.0 Training Type: Comprehensive (Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector JTAs) Prerequisites: BPI’s Building Science Principles Certificate Description: The BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) is a two-day course designed for individuals entering the home performance industry. It equips participants with essential skills for conducting whole-home assessments, including data collection, diagnostic testing, […]
SWS Training/Field Guide
BPI CEU’s: 4.0 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Specific Intended Audience: This class is intended for both RIT/CL and EA/QCI. Description: This-half day course is focused on navigating our Michigan Weatherization Field Guide (MFG) and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) Standard Work Specifications (SWS). Students will learn about the minimum acceptable outcomes for home energy […]
Dense Pack Wall Insulation
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Intended Audience: This class is intended for those in the Retrofit Installer and Crew Leader JTAs. Description: Dense Pack Wall Insulation is an in-depth, one-day course intended to cover the principles behind dense pack wall insulation. This class will examine proper equipment set […]
Foundation Insulation
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Crew Leader or Retrofit Installer) Description: This one-day course will cover techniques and best practices for insulating foundations in the Weatherization Assistance Program following the Michigan Field Guide (MFG) and Standard Work Specifications (SWS). We will cover the characteristics of foundations and how best to approach […]
Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD)
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor) Intended Audience: While this class is intended for Energy Auditors and Quality Control Inspectors, it is also foundational for Crew Leaders Description: This one-day course introduces zone pressure diagnostics (ZPD) as a practical tool for evaluating building performance. Participants will learn how ZPD helps identify […]