Home Star Program

[Peter C. Russell]

Here it comes gents, and notice that if you want to be part of this program you will need the training. This is not going to be a point and click deal for thermographers.

[ldapkus]

Thanks Peter. I'm glad I'm jumping into this now.Today I received all the reference materials you and Kevin recommended for my upcoming BPI Building Analyst Course. I've been brushing up with the pre-class worksheets math problems. Also got the field training video Kevin recommended. Also hooked up with a competent, contractor yesterday who will work with (or for) me.

[Peter C. Russell]

Originally Posted by ldapkus

Thanks Peter. I'm glad I'm jumping into this now.Today I received all the reference materials you and Kevin recommended for my upcoming BPI Building Analyst Course. I've been brushing up with the pre-class worksheets math problems. Also got the field training video Kevin recommended. Also hooked up with a competent, contractor yesterday who will work with (or for) me.

Thats great linus, I think your on the right track.

[ejones2]

Where can I find info on these training programs?

[Jason Kaylor]

Hooking up with that contractor is a great move Linus, you will do great!

JJ

[Jason Kaylor]

Originally Posted by ejones2

Where can I find info on these training programs?

For lack of better terms BPI (Building Performance Institute) generally is existing homes and Resnet (Residential Energy Services Network) is for new construction.

BPI is normally the best path for inspectors, and Clean Edison is the largest training facility for BPI in the country, so they usually have a class fairly close.

I am pretty sure this list of upcoming classes and locations is up to date, and updated often.

http://www.energyauditortalk.org/index.php?topic=66.0

JJ

[ldapkus]

The Field Training Video is great too.

[Peter C. Russell]

Here's an update.

[Nick Gromicko]

BPI is normally the best path for inspectors, and Clean Edison is the largest training facility for BPI in the country, so they usually have a class fairly close.

Clean Edison partnered with InterNACHI and filmed with www.NACHI.TV for a week, online video courses being edited as we speak.

[Jason Kaylor]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Clean Edison partnered with InterNACHI and filmed with www.NACHI.TV for a week, online video courses being edited as we speak.

Yeah that is great stuff Nick! How long do you think before the videos are up on Nachi TV?

JJ

[Stephen H. Soltau]

Do the qualified raters include HERS (Home Energy Rating System) raters? Any comments?

[Brad Brinke]

yes they include HERS raters

[Jason Kaylor]

Stephen it depends. In the current Home Star legislation (draft) it calls for the audit for both Gold and Silver star projects to be done by either a BPI BA certified professional or a Resnet qualified rater. I am not sure how that is going to work with Resnet guys, considering they do not do combustion testing. There have been hints that the Resnet guys will have to get combustion testing training. Tightening up a structure without CAZ considerations is tragic at best. I would also hope to see duct testing become a standard for the BPI guys.

On the the Gold star jobs, either can do the audit, but only an accredited BPI Gold Star contracting company can install the retrofits. The retrofits on a Silver Star job can be done by any licensed contractor. Although I would think BPI accrediation would be looked upon as a big positive.

For all of you guys that are currently BPI trained, you must realized that BPI certified and BPI accrediated are not the same thing. Check which you have.

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[Steven C. Waskewicz]

Couple more tidbits:

http://www.natresnet.org/resblog/index.asp

http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/03/04/bpi-included-in-draft-home-star-act-of-2010-legislation-ID06724.html

For more information:

• Home Star Act of 2010 draft: http://energy.senate.gov/public/_files/END10173.pdf

• White House Fact Sheet on HOME STAR: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-...trofit-program

• HOME STAR Coalition: www.homestarcoalition.org

• Building Performance Institute: www.bpi.org

[jrivera]

Originally Posted by jkaylor

In the current Home Star legislation (draft) it calls for the audit for both Gold and Silver star projects to be done by either a BPI BA certified professional or a Resnet qualified rater.

I'm sorry but I can't seem to find that part. Could you please reference a page and a line number. Thanks.

Mic