The purpose of Green Energy Audit Certification is to provide the latest in green education, training, and testing to qualified individuals who want to obtain the Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification and become Building Analyst Professionals.
How to Become an Energy Auditor
Step 1. Take the City of Austin approved Building Performance Advantage Curriculum (approx. 40 hours of classroom and field exam) to become a Building Analyst Professional. Our courses are offered live at The Austin Institute of Real Estate located at 8828 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78758.
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What You Need to Become an Energy Auditor
Any person who has the ability to learn and understand building principles and the basics of building science. Someone who can show proficiency in using tools and equipment to test the energy efficiency of homes.
It is highly reccommended that the training candidates have at least one of the following:
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Questions about Energy Audits
1. Can auditors also do the upgrades from the audits?
As long as they are contractors holding a valid HVAC license and registered with Home Performance with Energy Star program.
2. Are there discounts or rebates available from the City if a seller does the upgrades required by the audit?
About Company
The City of Austin passed Ordinance No. 20081106-047 adding Chapters 6-7 to the City Code requiring all residential properties within the city limits, 10 years or older, who receive services from the Austin Electric Utility and that are on the market for sale to have an energy audit completed by a certified auditor prior to the property being sold and closed. For the purpose of the City’s Energy Efficiency Ordinance, only Building Performance Institute’s certified Building Analyst Professional or RESNET certified “Raters” will be recognized to perform energy audits for single family homes and multifamily properties.
