Frequently Asked Questions
What's the first step to becoming a home energy survey professional?
If you want to conduct home performance surveys of existing homes, begin by taking a RESNET accredited Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP) Certification Course and passing the RESNET HESP exam. You will then need to sign a written agreement with a RESNET accredited HESP Provider to provide you with QA/QC oversight and to provide you with an approved survey report format.
With HESP Certification, may I perform diagnostic testing (blower door, IR camera, etc.) as part of my survey?
To follow RESNET Certification requirements, in order to perform a Diagnostic Home Energy Survey, a HESP must be certified in the diagnostic testing discipline(s) to be utilized. RESNET has or is developing certifications for Building Pressurization Testing (blower door and duct blaster tests), Infrared Inspections of Buildings and Combustion Appliance Zone Testing. HET Institute's training modules allow you to take certification training module to fit your business needs and career advancement goals.
Why do I Need RESNET Certification?
The Residential Energy Services Network, known as RESNET, is the organization that sets the national standards to certify building energy performance. They're recognized by the mortgage industry, the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. In other words, to have any measure of credibility in the field of energy audits and related home improvements, you'll have to follow their standards of performance. And the government incentives available to your clients will hinge on your being credentialed. The HET Institute has a full menu of RESNET accredited certification courses to get you started.
What if I want to become certified as a BPI Building Analyst?
In order to qualify as a BPI Building Analyst, you must first successfully complete the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Exam. At HET Institute, our curriculum includes a full range of courses that will fully prepare you for the BPI Building Analyst Exam. For people interested in sitting for this exam, we recommend the following courses:
- HESP Certification Course (2 days)
- A third day covering Building Pressurization Testing (to become a Diagnostic HESP)
- Combustion Appliance Zone Testing Course (coming soon)
- The Energy Retrofit Work Scope Requirements Course (coming soon)
- BPI Building Analyst Certification (Add a 4th day)
- BPI Building Envelope Specialist Certification (Coming Soon)
What if I want to provide HERS Ratings on new homes?
To provide HERS Ratings you will need to take the week-long HERS Rater Certification training, pass the intensive RESNET Rater Certification Exam and sign up with a Rater Provider. Guaranteed Watt Savers, Home Energy Team's educational partner can take care of all you're your needs. See the Course Descriptions page for more information on Rater training.
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What Others Have To Say:
I have taken the RESNET Level I and II Home Energy Survey Professional and the BPI Building Analyst I Training with Dallas Jones of the Home Energy Team Institute. My training experience was exceptional. Dallas brings both his knowledge of home energy and his field experience into the classroom and presents it in an organized, easy to follow manner. The field demonstrations of the diagnostic equipment and techniques presented by Dallas provided me with a wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend Dallas Jones and the Home Energy Team Institute to anyone who is considering training in the home energy field.
