Building Analyst – Professional
Building Analyst Professional BPI CEU’s: 13.0 Training Type: Comprehensive (Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector JTAs) Prerequisites: BPI’s Building Analyst Technician Certification Description: The BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) is a two-day advanced training program tailored for home performance professionals. It focuses on energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation to develop comprehensive reports with prioritized […]
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 […]
empowOR: Creating Orrick Work Orders
Session covers the different ways to create work orders in the new Orrick system. We will also demonstrate the required information in the work orders tied to reporting. Target Audience: Managers and Modelers
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 […]
empowOR: Enrolling and Transitioning through Statuses
This training will show you the required statuses to complete once you have enrolled the applicant into the Weatherization Assistance Program. We will review all required fields to successfully move your client from start to finish.
empowOR: Ensuring Proper Job Closeout
Session will cover the closeout process in the new Weatherization module (Orrick), including using the advanced reports to confirm jobs are reported accurately. Target Audience: Managers
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 […]
empowOR: Dashboards & Reporting
This session introduces participants to the dashboards and reporting tools used to oversee all Weatherization activities. Participants will learn how to monitor job status, identify bottlenecks, review performance indicators, and locate required data for state compliance. The goal is to equip staff with the ability to make data‑driven decisions and efficiently track agency operations in […]
Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes Scheduled
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 training empowers participants to confidently use the Michigan Weatherization Field Guide and the NREL Standard Work Specifications. Attendees will learn the required standards for delivering safe, durable, and effective energy‑efficiency upgrades across single‑family, multifamily, […]