Frequently Asked Questions

What's the first step to becoming a home energy survey professional?

If you want to conduct home performance surveys of existing homes, begin by taking a RESNET accredited Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP) Certification Course and passing the RESNET HESP exam. You will then need to sign a written agreement with a RESNET accredited HESP Provider to provide you with QA/QC oversight and to provide you with an approved survey report format.

With HESP Certification, may I perform diagnostic testing (blower door, IR camera, etc.) as part of my survey?

To follow RESNET Certification requirements, in order to perform a Diagnostic Home Energy Survey, a HESP must be certified in the diagnostic testing discipline(s) to be utilized. RESNET has or is developing certifications for Building Pressurization Testing (blower door and duct blaster tests), Infrared Inspections of Buildings and Combustion Appliance Zone Testing. Green Training USA's training modules allow you to take certification training module to fit your business needs and career advancement goals.

Why do I Need RESNET Certification?

The Residential Energy Services Network, known as RESNET, is the organization that sets the national standards to certify building energy performance. They're recognized by the mortgage industry, the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. In other words, to have any measure of credibility in the field of energy audits and related home improvements, you'll have to follow their standards of performance. And the government incentives available to your clients will hinge on your being credentialed. Green Training USA has a full menu of RESNET accredited certification courses to get you started.

What if I want to become certified as a BPI Building Analyst?

In order to qualify as a BPI Building Analyst, you must first successfully complete the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Exam. At Green Training USA, our curriculum includes a full range of courses that will fully prepare you for the BPI Building Analyst Exam. For people interested in sitting for this exam, we recommend the following courses:

HESP Certification Course (2 days)
A Third Day Covering Building Pressurization Testing (to become a Diagnostic HESP)
Combustion Appliance Zone Testing Course (coming soon)
The Energy Retrofit Work Scope Requirements Course (coming soon)
BPI Building Analyst Certification (Add a 4th day)
BPI Building Envelope Specialist Certification (Coming Soon)

What if I want to provide HERS Ratings on new homes?

To provide HERS Ratings you will need to take the week-long HERS Rater Certification training, pass the intensive RESNET Rater Certification Exam and sign up with a Rater Provider. Guaranteed Watt Savers, Green Training USA's educational partner can take care of all your needs. See the Course Descriptions page for more information on Rater training.

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What Our Students Are Saying

I have taken the RESNET Level I and II Home Energy Survey Professional and the BPI Building Analyst I Training with Dallas Jones of Green Training USA. My training experience was exceptional. Dallas brings both his knowledge of home energy and his field experience into the classroom and presents it in an organized, easy to follow manner. The field demonstrations of the diagnostic equipment and techniques presented by Dallas provided me with a wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend Dallas Jones and Green Training USA to anyone who is considering training in the home energy field.

Ryan Hinch
Energy Raters of East Texas, LLC.
http://EnergyRatersofEastTexas.com

Great Class! Great Instructor! Top Notch! I’ve gone through a lot of classes in my 20 plus years; yours is among the best.

Gordon Fox
Fox Inspection Group
Houston, TX
http://foxinspectiongroup.com

I thought the training was thorough and well taught. I do not believe I could have passed the exam without such a good course. I would recommend this course for anyone starting out in the Energy Audit field.

Terry Wigfield
House Detectives
Hagerstown, MD
http://house-detectives.us/

Green Training USA provided me with the basic knowledge and hands-on skills to start doing home energy audits immediately. The instructor was focused on the required training content and was also very responsive to questions from the participants. He was able to answer both practical and technical questions and blend them into the general discussion. The test preparation materials were very good and I had no problem passing the RESNET Level II Exam. Overall I am very happy with the course and the results.

Steve Gorman
Mason-Dixon Home Inspection Services
Gettysburg, PA
http://www.masondixonhomeinspection.com

I would like to salute Green Training USA on the excellent quality of your BPI training course. The instructor, Dallas Jones, was very knowledgeable on the subject matter and presented the material in an efficient and interesting manner. The course materials were professionally prepared and very helpful. I look forward to working with Green Training USA in the future and I will attend future training programs.

Bob Blanchfield
Building Inspection Service
Easton, PA
http://inspectourbuilding.com

Since Todd’s staff took Green Training USA's training and become BPI and RESNET certified, we have experienced an increase in pride in ourselves and our customers. Our BPI and RESNET certified technicians carry and share their expertise proudly. Our customers trust that expertise and easily welcome our “experts” into their homes. We have had local news recognize us as the experts, also. It is extremely rewarding as our customers call us after completing the work in their homes to thank us for finally being comfortable. The word is spreading fast that we are the experts in comfort. On top of all of this we are experiencing a growing customer base and revenue. Becoming BPI and RESNET certified and partnering with Home Energy Team was, by far, the best business decision we could have made. Now we are not just a “heating & cooling company,” but we are becoming known as the “Experts in Home Comfort".

Michael Murphysweet
Todds Heating and Cooling
Boise, ID
http://toddsheating.com

By taking the BPI Building Analyst and BPI Envelope Combined Course through Green Training USA, I was able to save money on the course and exam fees. And, since I completed their self-paced online study prior to taking their hands-on site training, I was only away from my business for a few days. Now I’m going to get both certifications sooner and be eligible for more government/utility programs a lot earlier than if I had taken the classes separately. Many thanks to the team at Green Training USA.

Matt Sera
Atlas Home Energy Solutions
http://www.atlashomeenergy.com/