Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2018
WebAdvisor Title
Energy Audit/Weather Certifica
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Designed for students seeking to become BPI certified residential energy auditors or to understand the principles of energy auditing. Includes training in the principles of energy transfer, building envelopes, energy auditing, air leakage, insulation, windows and doors, heating systems, cooling systems, indoor air quality, lighting, appliances, and water heating. Students will gain the skills required to perform building inspections and make cost effective recommendations for improving energy efficiency. At the conclusion of this class students will be able to sit for the Building Performance Institute (BPI) theory written test for Building Analyst certification.