Energy Auditor
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Date | Day | Time |
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03/18/2024 | Monday | 1 PM to 5 PM |
03/19/2024 | Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5 PM |
03/20/2024 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5 PM |
03/21/2024 | Thursday | 8:30 AM to 12 N |
This course can also serve as a review to prepare participants for the Building Performance Institute's (BPI) written and field exams for certification as an Energy Auditor. Learn more about Home Energy Professional certification. As a BPI Test Center, the Montana Weatherization Training Center proctors both exams for additional fees. The online exam is generally taken after lunch on the last day of class. The field exam can be arranged by request.
Candidates must be approved by BPI to challenge the EA online and field exams. The exams with proctor fees are $325 and $650, respectively.
Online exam: 100 multiple choice questions; Time Limit: 2 hours; Passing Score: 70%
Montana Weatherization Network members may take this course, and any relevant exam(s), at no cost. Use the MT WAP Registration option to register with a $0 fee. For questions, contact the Training Center at classes@weatherization.org or 406-586-0070. To return to Montana Weatherization Training Center website please go to weatherization.org.
Fee: | $725.00 |
Fee Breakdown
Category | Description | Amount |
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Course Fee (Basic) | Fee | $ 725.00 |
Course Fee (Alternate) | WAP Registration | $ 0.00 |
Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
751 Osterman DriveSuite 101
Bozeman, MT 59715
Aaron Mugaas
Aaron brings deep and relevant experience to the team, with decades of service to the weatherization industry as both a crew member and auditor. He’s also spent time in private industry as a house builder and home inspector. Aaron’s training includes degrees in Biology, and study in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences. His focus at the Training Center is on health and safety, building science, hands-on training of practical skills.Brian Nickisch
Growing up in Eastern Montana, Brian has experienced every sort of extreme weather event. Witnessing the impact of weather events on communities Brian has lived in has helped develop a passion for being able to help those impacted most. Through acquiring a teaching degree from Montana State University and a master's degree in environmental science from the University of Nevada, Reno, Brian has sought out to improve lives through education and promoting energy efficiency.
In addition to his formal education, Brian's experience teaching high school science, installing solar arrays, and conducting home energy assessments have given him crucial skills that he’s excited to contribute to the Training Center and the weatherization network.
Nick Thomas
Growing up in the Gallatin Valley has offered Nick years of demolition, renovation and building experience as well as a keen knowledge of different building structures and ways of protecting homes from harsh Montana climates. He brings several years of weatherization field experience to the Training Center after working for the HRDC energy assistance program. His standardized work specifications (SWS) and code compliance knowledge shapes his teaching focus toward workplace safety and crew efficiency.Date | Day | Time | Location |
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03/18/2024 | Monday | 1 PM to 5 PM | Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman |
03/19/2024 | Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5 PM | Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman |
03/20/2024 | Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5 PM | Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman |
03/21/2024 | Thursday | 8:30 AM to 12 N | Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman |
Energy Auditors
Home Inspectors
Program Managers
Installers
Crew Leaders
Property Managers
This course has 22.5 contact hours and can qualify as 22.5 continuing education units (CEUs) toward Home Energy Professional Certification through the Building Performance Institute (BPI).