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Bozeman, MT – Energy Auditor Course

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 Department for Energy’s standardized curriculum for Energy Auditor – Single Family and has been modified to align with the NREL Job Task Analysis for Energy Auditor. The structure of the course includes lecture, dialogue, and practical experience through hands-on skill sets.

Additionally, this course can serve as a review to prepare participants for the Building Performance Institute’s (BPI) written and field exam for certification as an Energy Auditor. Learn more about Home Energy Professional certification. As a BPI Test Center, Montana Weatherization Training Center proctors both exams for additional fees. These exams can be arranged by request.

This class will be taught by Aaron Mugaas, Nick Thomas, and Brian Nickisch.

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Course Schedule

Monday          1-5 p.m.
Tuesday         8:30-5 p.m.
Wednesday   8:30-5 p.m.
Thursday       8:30-12 p.m. exam prep starting at 1 p.m., begin exam 1:30 (2-hour exam)

To schedule an Energy Auditor exam, please speak directly with an instructor, call 406-586-0070, or email classes@weatherization.org.

Course Fees

  • Registration Fee: $725 for the public
  • Energy Auditor Online Exam: $325 for the public
  • Energy Auditor Field Exam: $650 for the public
  • Free for associates of the Montana Weatherization Workforce

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Please email classes@weatherization.org or call 406-586-0070 with any questions.

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Bozeman – Energy Auditor Course

Energy Auditor

Dates: March 18-21, 2024
Meets: M, Tu, W and Th from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Montana Weatherization Training Center – Bozeman
Cost: $725.00

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The Energy Auditor course provides in-depth information on energy audit terminology, principles and skills for calculating cost effective building shell retrofit strategies and generating work orders. The course follows the Department for Energy’s standardized curriculum for Energy Auditor – Single Family and has been modified to align with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Job Task Analysis for an Energy Auditor. The structure of the course includes lecture, discussion and practical experience through hands-on skill sets.

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 the exams at no cost. Use the MT WAP Registration option to register with a $0 fee. For questions, contact the Training Center at mailto:classes@weatherization.org or 406-586-0070. To return to Montana Weatherization Training Center website please go to weatherization.org.

Bellingham – Energy Auditor Field Procedures Review

The Energy Auditor Field Procedures Review course is a 1-day training designed to review the Building Performance Institute Energy Auditor (BPI EA) field guide contents and procedures for candidates preparing for the Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor field test. Attendees will use the BPI Energy Auditor Field Guide, BPI Energy Auditor Certification Scheme Handbook, and combustion standards associated BPI ANSI/BPI-1200-2017.

Course contains aspects of BPI Energy Auditor Job Task Analyses, but it is not intended to be a comprehensive training on all individual items.

Reference Materials:

• ANSI/BPI 1200 Standard Practice for Basic Analysis of Buildings

• BPI Energy Auditor 2019 Field Guide

• BPI Energy Auditor Certification Scheme Handbook

• BPI Combustion Appliance Safety Inspection for Vented Appliances

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Webinar – Energy Auditor Written Knowledge Review

*This online event will be live streamed on Zoom and you will be enrolled in a Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). After registration, a link to the Zoom event, as well as a link to the Moodle LMS, will be emailed to you approximately one week prior to training start date.

This ONLINE Energy Auditor Written Knowledge Review course is a 1- day (6 hour) training designed to prepare exam candidates for the written portion of the Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor (EA) exam. All instruction and support will be in accordance with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Energy Auditor Certification Scheme Handbook. Instruction reviews concepts and calculations included in the ANSI/BPI 1200 Standard, associated National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Energy Auditor Job Task Analysis (JTA), and other standards referenced in the Handbook.

*Course contains aspects of BPI Energy Auditor Job Task Analyses, but it is not intended to be a comprehensive training on all individual items.

Reference Materials:

• BPI EA Certification Scheme Handbook and standards documents referenced therein

• ANSI/BPI 1200 Standard Practice for Basic Analysis of Buildings

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