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BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor Certification Training
1h 27m of
video lectures
Last updated 08/2024
About this course
The purpose of this course is to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and training you need to successfully become an Energy Auditor in the DOE National Weatherization Program. The HEP Energy Auditor Certification represents the highest level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of a professional home energy auditor.
NOTE: Exam fees are not included with the course. When you're ready to schedule your written ($450) or field ($825) exam, you'll be asked to pay for the exam at that time.
NOTE: Exam fees are not included with the course. When you're ready to schedule your written ($450) or field ($825) exam, you'll be asked to pay for the exam at that time.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the HEP Energy Auditor Program
- Understand the Energy Auditor process
- Conduct a site audit using the appropriate, forms, procedures, and tools
- Identify opportunities and countermeasures for the home and create work orders
- Calculate parameters, such as ROI, simple payback, etc.
Course outline
31 modules • 41 assignments • 1:27 hours of video lectures
Welcome • 4 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 4 assignments
Orientation Materials
This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
- Start Here: Qualify for the Energy Auditor Exam
- Details about taking the BPI HEP Energy Auditor Exam
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Introduction to Weatherization
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Introduction to Weatherization
An energy auditor is a residential energy efficiency professional who evaluates the energy efficiency, health and safety of a home, and conducts field measurements to identify areas for savings. The Energy Auditor produces this information as a report and makes recommendations to the customer.
- Introduction to Weatherization Lecture (15:58 minutes)
- Introduction to Weatherization
Module 2 • 1 assignments
Generating a Work Order
Module 2 • 1 assignments
Generating a Work Order
Creating a work order is critical to implementing WAP-approved projects when performing an energy audit.
- Generating a Work Order Lecture (08:13 minutes)
Module 3 • 2 assignments
Safe Work Practices
Module 3 • 2 assignments
Safe Work Practices
Safe work practices are critical to the success of a well-executed retrofit project. It is in everyone's best interest that workers return home the same way they went to work. This module will discuss some of the principal workplace safety requirements of energy auditors.
- Safe Work Practices Lecture (06:54 minutes)
- Safe Work Practices for Energy Auditors Quiz
Module 4 • 2 assignments
Deferral of Services
Module 4 • 2 assignments
Deferral of Services
Not all job projects are created equal. A job may need to be postponed until certain situations are resolved. This module will outline the procedures for deferral of services.
- Deferral of Services Lecture (04:35 minutes)
- Deferral of Services Quiz
Module 5 • 0 assignments
Intermediate Math
Module 5 • 0 assignments
Intermediate Math
Module 6 • 2 assignments
General Construction and Carpentry
Module 6 • 2 assignments
General Construction and Carpentry
To be an effective auditor, the auditor must be familiar with general home construction and carpentry to recommend the appropriate repairs to a weatherization crew.
- General Construction and Carpentry Lecture (11:59 minutes)
- General Construction and Carpentry Quiz
Module 7 • 1 assignments
House as a System
Module 7 • 1 assignments
House as a System
The house operates as a system, meaning that all of the components inside the house interact with each other. Energy Auditors must understand these interactions to plan cost-effective retrofits.
- House as a System
Module 8 • 0 assignments
Building Science Basics and Energy Movement
Module 8 • 0 assignments
Building Science Basics and Energy Movement
Module 9 • 1 assignments
Calculating Envelope Energy Loss
Module 9 • 1 assignments
Calculating Envelope Energy Loss
- Calculating Envelope Energy Loss Lecture (14:54 minutes)
Module 10 • 1 assignments
Comfort and Climate
Module 10 • 1 assignments
Comfort and Climate
- Comfort and Climate
Module 11 • 0 assignments
Moisture Assessment
Module 11 • 0 assignments
Moisture Assessment
Module 12 • 0 assignments
Mechanical Ventilation
Module 12 • 0 assignments
Mechanical Ventilation
Module 13 • 0 assignments
Blower Door Basics
Module 13 • 0 assignments
Blower Door Basics
Module 14 • 0 assignments
Zone Pressure Diagnotics
Module 14 • 0 assignments
Zone Pressure Diagnotics
Module 15 • 0 assignments
Mechanical Systems
Module 15 • 0 assignments
Mechanical Systems
Module 16 • 0 assignments
Combsution Analysis
Module 16 • 0 assignments
Combsution Analysis
Module 17 • 0 assignments
Cooling Measures
Module 17 • 0 assignments
Cooling Measures
Module 18 • 0 assignments
HVAC Distribution Systems
Module 18 • 0 assignments
HVAC Distribution Systems
Module 19 • 1 assignments
Building Assessment
Module 19 • 1 assignments
Building Assessment
- Building Assessment Quiz
Module 20 • 0 assignments
Interpreting Infrared
Module 20 • 0 assignments
Interpreting Infrared
Module 21 • 0 assignments
Mobile Home Assessment
Module 21 • 0 assignments
Mobile Home Assessment
Module 22 • 0 assignments
Regulations Codes and Standards
Module 22 • 0 assignments
Regulations Codes and Standards
Module 23 • 0 assignments
Attic Ventilation
Module 23 • 0 assignments
Attic Ventilation
Module 24 • 1 assignments
Measure Selection Guidelines
Module 24 • 1 assignments
Measure Selection Guidelines
- Measure Selection Guidelines Quiz
Module 25 • 2 assignments
Utility Bill Analysis
Module 25 • 2 assignments
Utility Bill Analysis
- Utility Bill Analysis Lecture (11:11 minutes)
- Utility Bill Analysis Quiz
Module 26 • 0 assignments
Baseload Measures
Module 26 • 0 assignments
Baseload Measures
Module 27 • 2 assignments
Energy Audit Software
Module 27 • 2 assignments
Energy Audit Software
- Energy Audit Software Lecture (13:55 minutes)
- Energy Audit Software Quiz
Module 28 • 5 assignments
Course Resources
Module 28 • 5 assignments
Course Resources
Check out these course resources. These videos will help you understand critical aspects of the building science industry. Enjoy!
- How a Heat Pump Works
- How to Install a Heat Pump for Heating & Cooling
- How to Blow in Cellulose Insulation
- How to Choose and Use Insulation
- How to Perform a Whole-House Energy Audit
Module 29 • 9 assignments
Get Ready for the BPI Energy Auditor Online (Written) Exam
Module 29 • 9 assignments
Get Ready for the BPI Energy Auditor Online (Written) Exam
You did it! Now it's time for the main event. We have a large test bank of practice questions to prepare you for the BPI Energy Auditor Online (Written) Exam. Take all of the practice exams. Look up the questions that you got wrong. This will help reinforce that particular study topic. When you have conducted your review, retake the practice exams. You can take them as many times as you like. Remember to keep the formula sheet and BPI standards handy. You may use the formula sheet and the BPI standards on the actual BPI exam.
The BPI Energy Auditor online exam has 100 multiple-choice questions, and a minimum score of 70% is considered passing. Before attempting the BPI exam, you should score at least 70% on the practice exams here in the course.
Please let us know if you have any questions and/or would like to schedule a study session. You can contact Brynn directly at brynn@hvactrain.com. Remember to have fun!
- Energy Auditor Practice Quiz #1
- Energy Auditor Practice Quiz #2
- Energy Auditor Practice Quiz #3
- Shell (Envelope) Practice Quiz
- Energy Auditor Practice Exam #1
- Energy Auditor Practice Exam #2
- Energy Auditor Practice Exam #3
- Energy Auditor Practice Exam #4
- Energy Auditor Practice Exam #5
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- Ready to take the BPI Energy Auditor Certification Exam?
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Continuing Education Units
Approved BPI CEU Hours
| BPI Credential | Advanced Hours for Exam |
|---|---|
| 11.3 | |
| 11.3 | |
| 11.3 | |
| 11.3 | |
| 11.3 | |
| 11.3 | |
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Instructor
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Brynn Cooksey Sr., affectionately known as the "Air Doctor," is a Detroit native and the Owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling, LLC. Brynn earned that nickname for his renowned engineering solutions in the HVACR and Electrical industries. After spending 15 years in the Utility Gas and Power industry, Brynn took over his family's heating and cooling business and... Learn more
Frequently asked questions
How does this course work?
This 29 module course is delivered entirely online. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. During your year of access the instructor will be in the course answering questions on the discussion board. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students can pre-order but will not be able to access the full course materials or earn a certificate of completion until the course is fully published. Once the course is published any students who have pre-ordered will then have access to the course materials for one year (365 days). After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes please visit our [HeatSpring for Teams](/for_teams) page to get a group discount.