This, 4 courses in 1 workshop package is Eco-huts Academy’s flag ship course and offers the ultimate value to professionals who are seeking to be more than Energy auditors or just a solar PV installers. This course is designed for professionals who are looking to have a fundamental understanding of the building sciences that take into account the whole house as a system approach. This includes both, energy efficiency and renewable energy. These two concepts are not mutually exclusive and have a symbiotic relationship, simply put one can not be achieved without the other in order to reach near net zero or net zero building. This approach offers the ultimate saving on energy costs to the consumers.

This course is designed for Contractor and individuals interested in performing a whole house Energy Audits along with solar PV installation

Our BPI portion of the Course teaches you how to conduct diagnostic energy audits on existing housing stock, including measurement and verification services related to building analysis, this course is a carefully crafted balance of classroom presentations, field exercises, and self-study materials with an emphasis on practical problem-solving.

The BPI building Envelope course will give you a deeper understanding of the building envelope and its interaction with other building systems. The training offers hands-on measurement and verification of building performance, as well as standards and project specifications - with the goal of optimizing the building envelope for energy efficiency. BPI’s Building Analyst certification is a prerequisite for this course. Successful completion of this course also satisfies the requirements for your firm to become a BPI Accredited Contractor and participate in the Home Star Program at the GOLD Level. Click on http://bpi.org and see just how few Gold Star Ready Contractors there are in your area and what a competitive advantage it may give you.Learn techniques for improving efficiency and durability of the building envelope in existing buildings. Become familiar with advanced best practices for energy efficiency improvements including duct blasting, series leakage testing, infrared imaging, insulation installation, ventilation & CAZ (Combustion Appliance Zone) testing Course registration includes testing as well as Field Exams for BPI’s Building Analyst Certification only.

Please note: RESNET and Building Envelope portion of the class does not include the written nor the hands on testing fees posted below and needs to be paid separately.

The Solar PV Installation course provides training for people seeking employment in the solar industry, as well as construction trade professionals who want to add solar to their businesses. The goal of this five-day Photovoltaic (PV) design and installation course is to provide trainees expertise with the latest techniques that are required to install solar PV systems. This is a performance-based course designed upon job-related tasks a solar installer must perform and prepares you for entry into the solar field. Students will get the hands-on experience of installing grid-tied solar systems using top of the line solar equipment. This course starts of with ‘BPI’s Building Analyst’ course and than proceeds to deal with the ‘Building Envelope’ and ‘RESNET’ rating systems and the course is concluded with the ‘Solar PV installation workshop’.

Please note: RESNET and Building Envelope portion of the class does not include the written nor the hands on testing fees posted below and needs to be paid separately

Learning Objectives

• Intro to Building Performance

• Intro to Building Science

• Client and Occupant Interview

• Site Inspection

• Doors and Windows

• Appliances and Lighting

• Combustion Safety

• Building Envelope & Air Leakage

• Using the Blower Door

• Identifying Typical Air Leakage Paths

• Air Sealing Considerations and Calculations

• Introduction to Thermal ImaginG

• Ventilation

• Insulation

• Insulation Best Practices

• Duct Testing

• Indoor Air Quality

• Understand the relationship between building envelope systems and the other systems of the building

• Learn techniques for improving efficiency and durability of the building envelope in existing buildings Become familiar with best practices for energy efficiency improvements including duct blasting, series leakage testing, infrared imaging, insulation installation, ventilation & CAZ testing

• Understand the basics of photovoltaic technology

• Learn how to perform a detailed site analysis

• How to perform calculations to appropriately size systems

• Understand financial incentives available for solar

• Understand the design & installation requirements of a PV system

• Understand the city and utility inspection process

• Understand how to file rebate reservations with local utilities

On completion of this course you will be able to do the following:

1. Work as a Building Analyst conducting energy audits.

2. Demonstrate sound understanding of the building shell and why moisture, mildew and drafts are problems in the first place, knowing how to implement preventive measures.

3. The knowledge necessary to provide homeowners and home builders a detailed analysis of energy consumption and money savings energy conservation strategies using the house-as-a-system approach.

4. Have a understanding of grid tied and stand alone solar PV system installation process, conduct site analysis, perform calculations to appropriately size systems ,Understand the design & installation requirements, Solar project cost estimate and rebate processing.

Additional features of the course

The BPI Certified Building Analyst Plus® portion of this combo course also includes the following:

1. Access to the instructor-led online portion

2. Technical support via phone or email

3. Proctoring of both the BPI Building Analyst Written and Field Examinations

Prerequisite

This class is intended for those with a strong background in fields related to building construction.

Who should Attend.

•General building Contractors

• Handyman

• Developers

• Electricians & Electrical Contractors

• Real Estate Agents

• Architects

• PV sales staff

• Anyone interested in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Solutions

Course Duration

96 hours

Original Combo Course Price

$3,495.00

Current Price (Ultimate value)

$2395.00

Please note our BPI Building Analyst and Envelope training is provided by AHIT – a BPI Training Affiliate