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Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Jobs in
PennsylvaniaReinventing Your Home Performance Business
Bill MeehanBPI
More Energy Efficiency is key to Pennsylvania's future
Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a measure in 2008 known as Act 129 that was aimed at curtailing energy demand, creating jobs and reducing pollution.
The Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance commissioned a study that found 35 percent of Pennsylvania’s energy needs could be met through energy efficiency and conservation.
This Energy Efficiency Summer School Will Inspire the Next Generation of EE Researchers and Practitioners
Building Science Principles
The house is a system. A house is a system built out of a lot of
interacting components: framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC…, each with its associated trade contractor. Mostly, the trade contractors look at a house with blinders on; they see what affects their work and not much else.
Building Science Principles Most of us live in some kind of building, but
how many actually know how buildings work? You might think that anyone who works on houses knows how houses work, but you’d be wrong. Builders and trade contractors know their part of building and repairing homes, but most lack knowledge of the fundamentals of building science.
Typical home…full of systems… Drainage system Foundation system Flooring system Wall system Ceiling system Roof system Heating system Air conditioning system Ventilation & IAQ systems Moisture control systems Distribution system Exhaust systems Plumbing systems in/out Electric, Appliance
& Lighting systems Energy management system
Key Question: Do you know where your fresh air comes
from?
Are You A Building Science
Practitioner ?
Exploring BPI's Building Science Principles
Certificate of Knowledge
Launched in January 2013 Knowledge based certificate House-as-a-system building
science Not a BPI professional certification
– no certification renewal Companion Reference Guide
Introducing the BSP Certificate
Tiger Adolf
BSP Certificate Exam 100-question online exam verifies
basic knowledge of building science
No field testing Questions based on companion
BSP Reference Guide Take exam anytime online or at
local BPI Test Center Two hours to complete exam
BSP Companion Reference Guide
Prepares candidates for BSP exam
Accessible to broad audiences
Purchase online or printed version
Persistent demand for knowledge based credential w/out field testing from multiple market sectors
For those who work in the building trades and need to know how homes work
Why BSP certificate?
Who should hold the BSP certificate? Contractors and installers – Home
Performance/ HVAC/ Insulation/ Windows
– Understand the impact of your work on the “system”
Contractor staff/ salespeople – Recognize whole house issues and advise customers
Manufacturer dealers/distributors – Understand “system” components and relationship to products and services
Who should hold the BSP certificate?(cont.)
Students – Community College/ Technical College/ Secondary School
– Demonstrate knowledge of principles behind green buildings/ sustainable design
Who should hold the BSP certificate?(cont.) Program managers
Make informed decisions that impact homeowners
Energy policy regulators
Reduce risk Building departments
Move beyond code (minimum standards)
Who should hold the BSP certificate?(cont.) Home Inspectors - Understand
“system” components & relationships
Appraisers - Incorporate energy efficient features into valuation of homes
Realtors – Educate home buyers and sellers at time of sale
Estimators - Verify prioritized work scopes
How to register for the BSP exam www.bpi.org/certificate
Use Test Center locator at BPI.org
Take exam at local BPI Test Center www.bpi.org/certificate
BSP priceswww.bpi.org/certificate BSP Online Exam $99 BSP Online Reference Guide $99 BSP Printed Reference Guide $119 plus shipping Wholesale prices for BPI Test Centers Consult local test centers for training and testing
packages
Sneak peek of BSP Reference Guide www.bpi.org/certificate
Complete information on BSPWWW.bpi.org/certificate
Bill Meehan
National Technical Manager
Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)
Saratoga Technology + Energy Park
107 Hermes Road, Suite 110
Malta, NY, 12020
"The Road to Progress is Paved with Communication"
BM 2013