Attention Important Changes for Candidates seeking BPI Certification
As part of its ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Accreditation process, the Building Performance Institute (BPI) has announced a set of changes that will take effect on February 1, 2012.
By achieving ANSI Accreditation, BPI is making every effort to ensure that every exam processed is fair and uniform across the country. This statement also validates that energy auditing standards for residential homes are current, responsible, and professional. ANSI Accreditation safeguards the integrity of standards-bearing organizations like BPI and validates its standards through third-party verification.
What This Means to You the Candidate
Starting February 2012, BPI is requiring that all certification exams be video and audio recorded.
Your BPI Certification is about to become even more valuable with the introduction of videotaped exams.
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- Energy Auditor
- Retrofit Installer
- Crew Leader
- Quality Control Inspector
You have the experience and know how to raise the bar in weatherization and home performance contracting. Now prove it ― be among the first to earn the industry’s top credentials for experienced home performance professionals: BPI’s new Home Energy Professional certifications.
These four new Home Energy Professional certifications are offered through BPI and created by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the four certifications focus on the most common job classifications in the home energy upgrade industry: energy auditor, retrofit installer, crew leader and quality control inspector.
The new credentials will meet the international benchmark for personnel certifications across all industries – the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO 17024) standard.
The new certifications will not replace BPI’s existing certifications. Rather, they will complement and build upon BPI’s existing credentials in the home performance career ladder (must be pre-qualified by BPI prior to taking these exams), where increased knowledge and skills lead to advancement. Fees are associated with these exams are written exams $250.00 and field exams $700.00.