e-Architect Update: January 2009

PA Home Energy is Offering RESNET & BPI Training in the Philadelphia area

Rising energy prices and environmental concerns have dramatically increased consumer interest in green building technology and energy efficiency. PA Home Energy has responded with training around the state for contractors and consultants interested in participating in the PA Home Energy Program. These training sessions are co-sponsored by the Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA .

HERS Rater (RESNET) Training
February 23 - 27, 2009
Folcroft, PA

Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Training
March 9 - 13, 2009
Folcroft, PA

These classes are for Building Professionals seeking to participate in the PA Home Energy program. Limited to 10 participants per class.

Pre-requisites:
To attend the Rater Training, you just need a commitment to certification and performing work in accordance with the PA Home Energy program. To attend the BPI training, you must have already taken the Rater test.

Cost:
Rater training: $1,200
BPI training: $1,000
Both include testing fees, training manual and text. A portion of the cost of training will be refunded upon completion (see below).

After training:
Participants will have an opportunity to get on-the-job field training with (optional) sales training offered along with other related topics. Ongoing technical support will also be provided to participating contractors.

Training incentives are available:
PA Home Energy is offering financial rewards to Pennsylvania contractors and consultants who wish to obtain RESNET and BPI certification to support the PA Home Energy program. Partial reimbursements are being provided by the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund and the Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA. Completion of training and testing ($200 refunded for RESNET training and $200 for BPI training) to any Service Provider that completes the training and takes the test (limit 2 per company). Early Adopter Incentives of $500 are available to any Service Provider that performs and submits reporting on five PA Home Energy existing home audits/new home plan reviews anywhere in Pennsylvania. These audits/plan reviews must be completed within 120 days of listing as a service provider (limit 2 per company).

To register for training, please contact:
Kathy Greely at 814-558-8082 or email to: kgreely@psdconsulting.com
For more information, visit http://www.pahomeenergy.com/sp.html