Events at Birch Run Training Center

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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 […]

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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 […]

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BPI CEU’s: 32.5 Prerequisites: Virtual Math Prep and Diagnostic Tools for Auditing are recommended but not required Intended Audience: This class is intended for those in the Energy Auditor JTA and who have prior experience in weatherization Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor) Description: This advanced five-day course provides a complete overview of the knowledge, skills, […]

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BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor) Intended Audience: This class is intended for those in the Energy Auditor JTA but will also benefit Crew Leaders. Description: This one-day class is designed for Auditors and Technicians who are responsible for performing CAZ pressure diagnostics and affecting repairs. We have long been familiar […]

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Learn how to strategically identify, evaluate, and prioritize low‑rise multifamily buildings for Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) services. This one-day course builds prospecting and evaluation skills, including analyzing building suitability, estimating energy‑savings potential, understanding ownership and occupancy dynamics, and determining practical funding avenues for multifamily weatherization. Participants will also learn effective early‑stage outreach techniques to engage […]

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This 2-day course is for weatherization professionals with a State of Michigan-recognized Energy Auditor (BA-P, EA) or Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification who meet Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program requirements under WPN 22-4. It prepares credentialed participants to perform EA and QC inspections on low-rise multifamily buildings (five units or more) and covers the […]

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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 […]

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BPI CEUs: 13.0 Prerequisites: None Intended Audience: JTA= Energy Auditor Description: This two-day course will instruct users on data entry and evaluation of energy conservation measures using Weatherization Assistant (WAweb). We will review audit forms and discuss methodology behind data entry. Class participants will individually model a sample home and create a Measures Report for […]

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BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites:​ Weatherization 101 preferred but not required Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Crew Leader or Retrofit Installer) Description: This one-day course provides an in-depth look at the unique characteristics of mobile home construction and offers practical guidance on installing energy-saving measures. Participants will learn the proper techniques for installing weatherization measures and explore […]