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Energy Efficiency Training: Essential Courses for Contractors to Excel in Home Performance and Auditing

Energy Efficiency Training: Essential Courses for Contractors to Excel in Home Performance and Auditing

Jun, 10 2024 19:06

Explore comprehensive energy efficiency training courses for contractors, including Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) and Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) certifications. Learn how these courses help you excel in home energy audits and improve overall home performance.

Understanding Energy Efficiency and Home Performance: Comprehensive Training for Contractors and Professionals

Understanding Energy Efficiency and Home Performance: Comprehensive Training for Contractors and Professionals

Jul, 24 2024 19:07

Explore the critical role of energy efficiency and home performance training, including mold and radon courses. Learn how contractors can expand their skills with online and in-person courses offered by Green Training USA.

New Building Analyst Training and Certifications: A Comprehensive Guide for Energy Efficiency Professionals

New Building Analyst Training and Certifications: A Comprehensive Guide for Energy Efficiency Professionals

Aug, 3 2023 19:08

For those who wish to enter the construction industry, it's important to be aware of the role energy efficiency plays in this field. It's also a good idea to stay up to date on the changes happening now. Did you know that as of June 1, long-standing certifications are now replaced with new ones? Here's what you need to know about what's happening, and the kind of certification that you should seek.

Cities Are Building Energy Efficient Homes

Cities Are Building Energy Efficient Homes

Aug, 23 2022 10:08

Cities are starting to see the revenue-generating, job-creating and environment-saving potential of building energy efficient homes on publicly owned land. Boston is already on the move, and other cities are following close behind. Read on to find out more…

Renewable Energy Closing The Gap

Renewable Energy Closing The Gap

Jul, 18 2013 04:07

The world depends way too much on coal as our main source of energy, but the spot for second-largest energy source is up for grabs - and renewable energy is set to take over the second spot very soon.

The Federal Government – Taking On Green Energy In Its Own Backyard

The Federal Government – Taking On Green Energy In Its Own Backyard

Jun, 26 2013 03:06

The federal government has been talking about green energy and energy efficiency for years, but in the past few years, it has taken real steps to show just how serious it is about the environment.

Net Zero Energy Buildings: Here's How!

Net Zero Energy Buildings: Here's How!

Jun, 21 2013 02:06

New high-performance buildings – and old buildings upgraded with energy-efficient systems – are proving that they can get to net zero energy in just one year. Here's how...

Clean Energy Jobs, Jobs and More Jobs

Clean Energy Jobs, Jobs and More Jobs

Jun, 18 2013 01:06

Last year, Environmental Entrepreneurs released a report showing the positive impacts of clean energy on job growth in the US economy. In the second quarter alone, 70 companies announced clean energy job projects, which created almost 38,000 new jobs.