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BPI Building Analyst Certification Training
 AppleBlossom Insulators is an affiliate of
the
Building Performance Institute, Inc., an organization
that provides nationally recognized BPI training for
certification, accreditation and quality-assurance programs
within the building industry. BPI affiliates are experts in
their field that help raise the bar in home performance
contracting, making homes healthier, safer, more comfortable
and more energy efficient.AppleBlossom Insulators is dedicated to advancing the BPI mission.
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Residential Energy Conservation has become a hot topic in today’s world where fossil fuels are becoming expensive and many believe burning them contributes to global warming. Our federal government is planning a massive program called HOME STAR also dubbed (Cash for Caulkers) to address the issue with funding proposed at $18 billion for homeowner incentives. It looks hopeful that the BPI Certifications will be part of the program to promote quality assurance. Many states have already adopted the BPI Certification as the standard and many programs now require the BA I Certification. This Certification is a must in today’s Home Performance market.AppleBlossom Energy offers the BPI Building Analyst training and will be offering all of the BPI Certification courses in the very near future. |
James McGarvey is our principal BPI Trainer, Michael Guy is our backup BPI Trainer. Click Here for their Bio's
Click Here for details on schedules, pricing, and what we include in our pricing.
To Register Call Christine Hess at 800-606-1900
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What our Students are saying:
John, Mike, & James displayed a breadth of knowledge and aptitude cumulating from their many ears of professional building science experience. With their guidance, patience, humor, and with their ability to interpret foreign ideas, I was able to gain a distinct understanding of the energy audit process, what constitutes a healthy home, and how to work with home owners regarding weatherization measures. At the end of the week, I passed the BPI exam and gained confidence as a Building Performance Analyst I. I highly recommend Apple Blossom, and I intend to obtain my HERS certification through them in the future!
-Kimberly Kooles
Principal, Green Columns Inc.
“This course changed the way I view residential construction, including my own home. The hands on field exercise allowed me to understand and apply classroom information, where James did a great job of sharing his industry knowledge and experience. If you don’t know what CAZ, BAS or ASHRAE mean then you should take this course. It could save someone’s life.” –
Matt Dunn, Honeywell (Wilmington, NC)FAQ’s
Question: What background in Home Performance do I need to be able to pass the exams?
Answer: Our students have come with no experience in building science and have been able to pass the exams. Our pass rate is 95%.
Question: Do I need to do any preparation before coming to the course?
Answer: If you are new to Building Performance, it helps to study Krigger’s book – Residential Energy. This textbook will be sent to you prior to the course, if you sign up two weeks prior to class start date. Otherwise, it will be provided on the first day of class.
Question: What if I do not own a laptop computer?
Answer: AppleBlossom can provide a limited number of laptops for taking the test.