HERS Energy Rater Training (RESNET Certification) - Western, PA

$1,550.00

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Location: 
Pittsburgh, PA
Date: 
April 11, 2011 - 12:00am EDT - April 16, 2011 - 12:00am EDT
Length: 
6 days

75% Reimbursement available for this training!

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry through its Industry Partnership program provides a 75% subsidy of training costs for workers (and owners) that are employed by energy efficiency/home performance companies in western Pennsylvania.  The funds are available through the 3 Rivers Clean Energy Partnership on a reimbursement basis, that is, the company pays for the training up front and is then reimbursed 75% of the cost once the training is completed.  Courses such as BPI Analyst and HERS Rater (and higher level courses) qualify for reimbursement.  Please contact Jan Lauer at 412-874-7193 for more information.  

Course Description This training will familiarize you with the process and science of conducting an energy rating, and prepares you to successfully pass the HERS certification test and perform ratings of newly built houses. The course will examine “the house as a system,” including energy and moisture transfer, the thermal envelope, air leakage problems and solutions, ventilation and indoor air quality, windows, as well as basic energy load calculations, and diagnostic testing using a blower door, infrared thermography, and a duct blaster. Following the class, students may apply for certification with an accredited Home Energy Rating System (HERS) provider to perform energy ratings. Six days of training and testing, including both classroom and field work, forms a comprehensive training experience that is accredited through the Residential Energy Services Network.

Training Objectives

  • Describe the purpose and benefits of home energy ratings, and communicate these to potential customers.
  • Explain the basics of energy efficient mortgages, energy improvement mortgages, the Energy Star Homes program, and related products to potential customers.
  • Perform infield inspections and diagnostics necessary to produce a home energy rating, including blower door leakage testing and duct leakage testing.
  • Operate rating software and produce required reports.
  • Produce accurate and unbiased home energy ratings, from building plans and from field inspections.
  • Describe the follow-up process required for completion of the rating and loan process.
  • List the goals, services and responsibilities of the national home energy rating system.