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For information on services and training schedules at the Southwest Building Science Training Center or to register for classes:

Call (602) 532-2976 ext. 3   or email us at energystar@fsl.org



 

 

Arizona Home Energy Solutions - Courses Descriptions

BPI Certification Training
Non Certification Training
On Site Consulting


BPI Certification Training

Building Analyst Workshop and Certification

Description: This workshop will prepare candidates for certification from the Building Performance Institute (BPI). The course covers health and safety issues, building airflow, building and insulation evaluation, combustion safety and carbon monoxide protection, envelope and duct leakage testing and repairs. More…

This certification is required for the APS Duct Test and Repair Program and to become a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor.

Three days including written and field certification exams.

Fees: $1,000

Building Analyst Certification ONLY

Description: This course is for candidates who feel they have adequate industry experience or have taken the Building Analyst Workshop and Certification course previously. They may forego the course work and proceed directly to testing. In order to receive a BPI certification card, candidates must pass both the field and writtem exams.

This Certification is required for the APS Duct Test and Repair Program and to become a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor.

One and 1/2 days to complete the written and field certification exam.

Fees: $200 for the Written Exam

        $350 for the Field Exam

Non Certification Training

Auditing, Collection and Evaluation for Home Retrofit

Description: This one day course is designed to provide instruction on how to collect, evaluate and communicate the information needed to develop an effective action plan for a home retrofit. More…

Fees: $200

Energy Basics

Description: This one day training will provide the participant with an overview of basic building science principles, including Weatherization basics, principles of applied building science, pressure diagnostics, and thermal performance. More…

Fees: $200

Health and Safety Training

Description: This one day class provides an understanding of how health and safety issues impact the home environment and how these items must be addressed before any corrective work is performed. More…

Fees: $200

Pressure Diagnostics I

Description: This two day training will provide the participant with an understanding of pressure diagnostics analysis and includes both classroom and laboratory experience. Participants will use the Minneapolis Blower Door to perform pressure diagnostics to locate solutions to ineffective energy problems with the residential environment. More…

Fees: $400

Pressure Diagnostics II

Description: This one day training will provide the participant with an understanding of advanced pressure diagnostics analysis and includes both classroom and laboratory experience. Participants will use the Minneapolis Blower Door to perform zonal pressure diagnostics to locate solutions to ineffective energy problems with the residential environment. More…

Fees: $200

REM Design – Computer Modeling

Description: This one day class is designed to teach participants how to use REM Design home energy analysis software, the DOE approved auditing tool for the Arizona Low-Income weatherization Program. More…

Fees: $200

 

On Site Consulting

Consulting

Description: FSL’s professionals are available to provide on-site, one to one technical assistance.

Call for Fees: 602-532-2976 ext. 3

 

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