Building Science Principles This virtual training is designed for contractors or community-based organizations that are interested in learning how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. At no cost to them, Energy Trust trade allies and community partners that complete this training are eligible to take the BPI's Building Science […]
CEUs: 6.5 IMPORTANT: This course is NOT the prerequisite to taking BPI’s Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Field Exam. If interested in the prerequisite (BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) exam and resulting Certificate of Knowledge), please visit BPI.org/building-science-principles Course Description: This Building Science Principles course is a 1-day training designed to introduce weatherization and building science principles. Students will participate in classroom instruction […]
Distributed Pumping for Commercial HVAC Systems Details Grundfos Distributed Pumping is a hydronic system design that optimizes the entire HVAC system while improving occupant comfort. It replaces energy wasting balance and control valves in HVAC systems with intelligent, reliable and maintenance-free pumps that generate pressure only when and where it’s needed. Removing the balancing and […]
Course Description Retrofit Installer Technician: Building Shell provides an overview of weatherization measures, standards, and residential building performance practices including building science basics and the house as a system. Additionally it introduces students to basic health & safety issues, heating systems and mechanical codes. The course follows the Department of Energy's standardized curriculum for Weatherization […]
Energy Trust & Hot Water Solutions Water Heating Overview Date & Time Jul 29, 2025 08:30 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Description This virtual training provided by Hot Water Solutions discusses water heating best practices. Including a comprehensive overview Heat Pump Water Heaters. REGISTER HERE
Maximizing Performance with Unvented Attics | August 7, 2025 Learn actionable insights into insulation options, design strategies, energy code requirements, and best practices for putting HVAC ducts “inside conditioned space” in order to maximize the energy efficiency, comfort, and durability of homes. This session unpacks the benefits of building with ducts inside a conditioned space, with particular […]
Real World Energy Conservation by Controlling Resistive Heating Elements Details New technology uses a recently patented method to thermostatically control resistive type heating elements, such as found in many high wattage (previously un-controlled) applications including: vehicle/equipment block heaters (commercial & residential); livestock water tank heaters; pipe heating tape and many other applications. It is a […]
Energy Efficiency Products Decoded (Part 1) - Building Envelope | August 21, 2025 Understand how to optimize the building envelope, the critical barrier controlling heat flow in and out of homes, by exploring popular and innovative products and materials, learning about their evolution, and discovering how to maximize energy efficiency and durability while balancing performance with practical […]
Energy Auditor August 25 – 28, 2025 Location: 751 Osterman Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA Course Description NOTE: THIS COURSE WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR SEPT 15-18Energy Auditor provides in depth information on energy audit terminology, principles and skills for calculating cost effective building shell retrofit strategies and generating a work order. The course follows the […]
Energy Efficiency Products Decoded (Part 2) - Building Systems | August 28, 2025 This session dives into the systems that power our homes—HVAC, water, lighting, appliances, solar, battery storage, and more—revealing how to optimize them for maximum energy efficiency, comfort, and durability. You will explore innovative products, practical solutions, and emerging technologies to improve performance, […]