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RESNET Conference
Green Training USA is excited to present the
EnergySmart Contractor Course at the RESNET Conference!
What is a RESNET Qualified EnergySmart Contractor?
An EnergySmart Contractor is credentialed to work in concert with certified auditors and raters to complete existing-home retrofit work in compliance with the RESNET home performance work scope standards of practice.
What are the Benefits of Becoming an EnergySmart Contractor?
Having the EnergySmart Contractor designation sets you apart from your competition, gives you third-party credibility, and provides homeowners as well as energy auditors the confidence that you can competently install energy improvement measures according to nationally recognized standards. You can also team up with an independent RESNET certified rater of auditor as part of a Home Performance Team.
Once qualified, your company is eligible for promotion on the RESNET Directory of Qualified Contractors. You can also post a RESNET EnergySmart promotional video on your website and display the EnergySmart logo in all your marketing materials.
Who should take this course?
- Contractors who perform services related to any of the following: HVAC, insulation, air sealing, hremodeling, windows and doors, siding, plumbing, handyman, solar, IAQ, roofing, home automation
- Home builders who want to work with Raters to build EnergyStar Homes
RESNET Qualified EnergySmart Contractor Course
Regular Price: $349
RESNET Pre-Conference Price: $200
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(Use coupon Code: RESNET2012)
Course Details
This 8-hour online course will prepare you for the RESNET Qualified Contractors Exam. The course is divided into 2 modules for a total of 9 sessions and covers all the foundational building energy fundamentals and retrofit work scope requirements and recommendations. Begin the online course immediately and take up to 30 days to complete.
A RESNET Qualified Contractor is credentialed to work in concert with certified auditors to complete home performance improvement work in compliance with RESNET's work scope standards of practice. Once qualified, the contractor is eligible for a company listing on the RESNET Registry of Qualified Contractors and can proudly display the RESNET EnergySmart logo on their website and marketing materials (RESNET Membership required; $250 per year).
Topics covered include:
- Basics of heat transfer concepts and air distribution leakage
- The energy consequences of common construction practices
- Basic Combustion Appliance concerns
- Basics of envelope and duct leakage, air sealing and insulation
- Understanding of thermal boundaries
- The House as a System - Basics of measure interaction, expected life and bundling for optimal performance
- RESNET retrofit work scope requirements and recommendations
At the end of the course, students will be ready for the RESNET Qualified Contractors Exam and be qualified to include optimal home performance measures in their existing contracting business.
Course Materials
The course is all online and includes practice exam questions. For added enrichment, purchase a copy of the textbook, Residential Energy by Krigger and Dorsi in our Books & Guides section.
Prerequisite Requirements
None; some knowledge of residential construction practices is beneficial.
Tuition/Exam Cost
Our EnergySmart Contractor Course Package has been reduced to $200 for the RESNET Pre-Conference and includes:
- Complete 8-hour e-Learning module - FREE
- RESNET EnergySmart Contractor Exam fee - $50
- Annual CEQ* Provider Certification fee for the first year - $150
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(Use coupon Code: RESNET2012)
About Green Training USA
Green Training USA is the nation's premier training provider for home energy professionals. We are a RESNET Accredited Provider for HESP, HERS Rater and EnergySmart Contractor training and a BPI Training Affiliate. Our online modules have been professionally designed for an optimal yet affordable learning experience. Our advanced courses are combined with regional hands-on sessions with experienced instructors. You will quickly learn all the necessary energy audit and retrofit skills to diversify and grow your business.
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/
