Tag: Weatherization

Webinar – Measure Overview Weatherization

Join Energy Trust for this free introductory training on the basics of Weatherization. This presentation will cover the types of weatherization materials within the Home Retrofit Program, as well as considerations for replacement and installation. This training is designed for trade allies, community partners, or anyone interested in a basic understanding of home weatherization.

Details

Date: February 24

Time: 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Cost: Free

Event Category: Weatherization

Event Tags:Website: clearesult.zoom.us/meeting/register/qxbHSl1NQ0yq4yHHX8yQhw

REGISTER HERE

Bellingham, WA – Building Science Principles

IN-PERSON Building Science Principles (E148)

ByBuilding Performance Center

Building Performance CenterBellingham, WA

Tuesday, Apr 14 from 8:30 am to 5 pm PDT
Overview

This Building Science Principles course is a 1- day training designed to introduce weatherization…

A Note About Ticket Types:

There are three different Ticket Types. You will need to choose the appropriate one in order to register.

WA State Weatherization (WX) Agency, Tribal, or WA State Department of Commerce Staff:

Those who are employees of a Commerce-recognized WA State Wx Agency, a staff member of one of WA State’s Tribes (with approval by Commerce), or Commerce staff. The list of Commerce-recognized WA State Weatherization Agencies can be viewed here.

WA State Wx Agency-Associated Contractor:

Contractors working under one of the WA State Wx Agencies (see above). At registration, you will be required to list the WA State Wx Agency(ies) you are associated with.

General Public/Non-Associated Contractor:

Those who neither work for nor under (as a contractor) one of the WA State Wx Agencies (see above).

Building Science Principles

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

BPI CEUs: 3.25

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 and laboratory work using the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

It is recommended that a Building Science Principles guide be purchased for each student or for each agency/company. The structure of the course is built around this textbook and is helpful for study and note taking.

Note: this course does NOT include the BSP certificate exam. This is hosted on the BPI website

Resources:

• BPI Building Science Principles Guide ($$)

• NREL Standard Work Specifications

Course Content & Objectives:

• Describe both the background and major principles of weatherization

• Describe interrelation and affects of building science on “house as a system”

• Describe heat transfer and control of heat movement

• Describe air movement and identify processes of air sealing

• Identify moisture movement, it’s effect on a home, and control options

• Identify mechanical systems and their main purposes

• Summarize energy audits including assessing baseload usage, doors, windows, and renewables

• Describe the audit process and recognize the required importance and data for energy modeling

• Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines

Course Requirements:

Technology

• Ability to download documents or access documents as needed

• BPC provided online Learning Management System – Moodle link to be sent by BPC

Expectation of attendance and class participation

Prerequisites and Work Experience:

• None necessary

Assessments and Grading:

All assessments will be multiple choice question style

• In-progress assessment activities throughout

• One final assessment

• Candidate must achieve a 70% or higher to pass the final assessment

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Webinar – Building Science Principles

ONLINE Building Science Principles (E092)

Overview

This ONLINE Building Science Principles course is a 1- day training designed to introduce weatherization…

A Note About Ticket Types:

There are three different Ticket Types. You will need to choose the appropriate one in order to register.

WA State Weatherization (WX) Agency, Tribal, or WA State Department of Commerce Staff:

Those who are employees of a Commerce-recognized WA State Wx Agency, a staff member of one of WA State’s Tribes (with approval by Commerce), or Commerce staff. The list of Commerce-recognized WA State Weatherization Agencies can be viewed here.

WA State Wx Agency-Associated Contractor:

Contractors working under one of the WA State Wx Agencies (see above). At registration, you will be required to list the WA State Wx Agency(ies) you are associated with.

General Public/Non-Associated Contractor:

Those who neither work for nor under (as a contractor) one of the WA State Wx Agencies (see above).

Building Science Principles

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

BPI CEUs: 3.25

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 and laboratory work using the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

It is recommended that a Building Science Principles guide be purchased for each student or for each agency/company. The structure of the course is built around this textbook and is helpful for study and note taking.

Note: this course does NOT include the BSP certificate exam. This is hosted on the BPI website

Resources:

• BPI Building Science Principles Guide ($$)

• NREL Standard Work Specifications

Course Content & Objectives:

• Describe both the background and major principles of weatherization

• Describe interrelation and affects of building science on “house as a system”

• Describe heat transfer and control of heat movement

• Describe air movement and identify processes of air sealing

• Identify moisture movement, it’s effect on a home, and control options

• Identify mechanical systems and their main purposes

• Summarize energy audits including assessing baseload usage, doors, windows, and renewables

• Describe the audit process and recognize the required importance and data for energy modeling

• Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines

Course Requirements:

Technology

• Ability to download documents or access documents as needed

• BPC provided online Learning Management System – Moodle link to be sent by BPC

Expectation of attendance and class participation

Prerequisites and Work Experience:

• None necessary

Assessments and Grading:

All assessments will be multiple choice question style

• In-progress assessment activities throughout

• One final assessment

• Candidate must achieve a 70% or higher to pass the final assessment

REGISTER HERE

Webinar – Building Science Principles

ONLINE Building Science Principles (E088)

Overview

This ONLINE Building Science Principles course is a 1- day training designed to introduce weatherization…

A Note About Ticket Types:

There are three different Ticket Types. You will need to choose the appropriate one in order to register.

WA State Weatherization (WX) Agency, Tribal, or WA State Department of Commerce Staff:

Those who are employees of a Commerce-recognized WA State Wx Agency, a staff member of one of WA State’s Tribes (with approval by Commerce), or Commerce staff. The list of Commerce-recognized WA State Weatherization Agencies can be viewed here.

WA State Wx Agency-Associated Contractor:

Contractors working under one of the WA State Wx Agencies (see above). At registration, you will be required to list the WA State Wx Agency(ies) you are associated with.

General Public/Non-Associated Contractor:

Those who neither work for nor under (as a contractor) one of the WA State Wx Agencies (see above).

Building Science Principles

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

BPI CEUs: 3.25

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 and laboratory work using the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

It is recommended that a Building Science Principles guide be purchased for each student or for each agency/company. The structure of the course is built around this textbook and is helpful for study and note taking.

Note: this course does NOT include the BSP certificate exam. This is hosted on the BPI website

Resources:

• BPI Building Science Principles Guide ($$)

• NREL Standard Work Specifications

Course Content & Objectives:

• Describe both the background and major principles of weatherization

• Describe interrelation and affects of building science on “house as a system”

• Describe heat transfer and control of heat movement

• Describe air movement and identify processes of air sealing

• Identify moisture movement, it’s effect on a home, and control options

• Identify mechanical systems and their main purposes

• Summarize energy audits including assessing baseload usage, doors, windows, and renewables

• Describe the audit process and recognize the required importance and data for energy modeling

• Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines

Course Requirements:

Technology

• Ability to download documents or access documents as needed

• BPC provided online Learning Management System – Moodle link to be sent by BPC

Expectation of attendance and class participation

Prerequisites and Work Experience:

• None necessary

Assessments and Grading:

All assessments will be multiple choice question style

• In-progress assessment activities throughout

• One final assessment

• Candidate must achieve a 70% or higher to pass the final assessment

REGISTER HERE

Webinar – Healthy Housing Principles Training

ONLINE Healthy Housing Principles (E084)

Online event

Overview

This Healthy Housing Principles course is a 1.5-day (10 hours of instruction) training designed to introduce and reinforce the principles…

IMPORTANT: The BPI Healthy Housing Principles online exam will NOT be offered at BPC after this course. If interested, please visit BPI.org to register for and complete the exam.

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A Note About Ticket Types:

There are three different Ticket Types. You will need to choose the appropriate one in order to register.

WA State Weatherization (WX) Agency, Tribal, or WA State Department of Commerce Staff: Those who are employees of a Commerce-recognized WA State Wx Agency, a staff member of one of WA State’s Tribes (with approval by Commerce), or Commerce staff. The list of Commerce-recognized WA State Weatherization Agencies can be viewed here.

WA State Wx Agency-Associated Contractor: Contractors working under one of the WA State Wx Agencies (see above). At registration, you will be required to list the WA State Wx Agency(ies) you are associated with.

General Public/Non-Associated Contractor: Those who neither work for nor under (as a contractor) one of the WA State Wx Agencies (see above).

ONLINE Healthy Housing Principles

BPI CEUs: 13

Course Description:

This Healthy Housing Principles course is a 1.5-day (10 hours of instruction) training designed to introduce and reinforce the principles of a healthy home including the “Keep It…” principles. Students will participate in online instruction based on the Building Performance Institute’s Healthy Housing Principles Reference Guide.

Resources:

· BPI Healthy Housing Principles Guide

· NREL Standard Work Specifications

Course Content & Objectives:

· Describe the importance of a clean home and strategies to keep it clean

· Identify and explain moisture impacts and access points and simple steps to control moisture

· Identify and describe pests and ways to control pest activity including IPM

· Identify contaminants and their access points including strategies to control

· Describe home safety concerns and resources to prevent them

· Explain health impacts of air quality and the use of ventilation to remediate

· Explain thermal control and the health effects of uncontrolled heating and cooling

· Describe the effects of irregular or regular maintenance, areas and steps to maintain a home

Course Requirements:

· Technology

o Access to Zoom for course instruction

o Ability to download documents or access documents as needed

o BPC provided online Learning Management System – Moodle link to be sent by BPC

· Expectation of attendance and class participation

Prerequisites and Work Experience:

· None necessary

Assessments and Grading:

· All assessments will be multiple choice question style

o In-progress assessment activities throughout

o One final assessment

· Candidate must achieve a 70% or higher to pass the final assessment

Agenda:

Day One

8:30AM – 12:00PM – breaks included

· Overview of Training

· What is a Healthy Home?

· Keep it Clean

· Keep it Dry

12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch On your own

1:00PM – 4:00PM – breaks included

· Keep it Dry cont’d

· Keep it Pest Free

· Keep it Contaminant Free

· BREAK

· Keep it Contaminant Free cont’d

· Keep it Safe

Day Two

8:30AM – 12:00PM – breaks included

· Keep it Ventilated

· Keep it Comfortable

· Keep it Maintained

· Washington State Healthy Homes Program

· Discussion / Evaluations

Webinar – Building Science Principles

ONLINE Building Science Principles (D956)

 

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 referencing the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

It is recommended that a Building Science Principles guide be purchased for each student or for each agency/company. The structure of the course is built around this textbook and is helpful for study and note taking.

Note: this course does NOT include the BSP certificate exam. This is hosted on the BPI website

Resources:

 

Course Content & Objectives:

      • Describe both the background of weatherization and key aspects of the weatherization process
      • Identify the types of energy movement and describe how they operate in the home
      • Summarize building science and describe pressure and thermal concepts
      • Describe how a house functions as a system of systems
      • Identify mechanical systems and describe their purpose and basic operation
      • Describe the audit process and recognize the required data for energy modeling
      • Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines
    • Perform a basic blower door test and describe the basics of combustion safety testing

REGISTER HERE

Webinar – Maximizing Performance with Unvented Attics

Maximizing Performance with Unvented Attics | January 27, 2026

8:30 AM to 11:00 AM MST | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM MST

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 emphasis on the most popular way to accomplish this, building an unvented attic and incorporating ducts inside the thermal envelope.

REGISTER HERE

Bozeman, MT – Healthy Housing Principles

Healthy Housing Principles

April 27 – 29, 2026
751 Osterman Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA

Course Description

This in-person course is centered around the BPI Healthy Housing Principles certificate. Students who successfully complete the course will learn how to evaluate residential structures, recognize hazards to human health, and advise occupants on ways to potentially improve health outcomes in their home environment.

The class is appropriate for students with intermediate experience in the weatherization and home performance industries. This course will be presented as a hybrid of class presentations, lab activities, and field visits. Course content, assessments, and follow-on resources will be shared on the Training Center learning management system.

This class will conclude with a proctored examination of the BPI Healthy Housing Principles examination.

Course Schedule

Monday         1-5 p.m.

Tuesday        8:30-5 p.m.

Wednesday  8:30-12 p.m. (exam begins at 10:15 a.m.)

Course Fees

  • Course Fee: $575 for the general public
  • HHP BPI Written Exam: $325 for the general public
  • Free for associates of the Montana Weatherization Workforce

REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON

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

Bellingham – Building Science Principles

This Building Science Principles (formerly Introduction to Weatherization and Building Science) course is a 1-day training designed to introduce weatherization and building science principles. Students will participate in classroom instruction referencing the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

Resources:

Course Content & Objectives:

    • Describe both the background of weatherization and key aspects of the weatherization process
    • Identify the types of energy movement and describe how they operate in the home
    • Summarize building science and describe pressure and thermal concepts
    • Describe how a house functions as a system of systems
    • Identify mechanical systems and describe their purpose and basic operation
    • Describe the audit process and recognize the required data for energy modeling
    • Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines
    • Perform a basic blower door test and describe the basics of combustion safety testing

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Bozeman, MT – Retrofit Installer Technician: Mechanical Systems

Retrofit Installer Technician: Mechanical Systems

November 17 – 20, 2025
751 Osterman Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA

Course Description

RIT Mechanical Systems provides a brief review of weatherization measures, standards, and residential building performance practices. The remainder of the course focuses on immersing students into practice scenarios. Tools and techniques of weatherization, including blower door use, air sealing options, insulation alternatives, proper ventilation, and mechanical issues and CAZ testing are all covered.

The course follows the Department for Energy’s standardized curriculum for Weatherization Installer/Technician Intermediate and has been modified to align with the NREL Job Task Analysis for Retrofit Installer Technician. Upon completion of the class, students will have hands-on experience performing the most common weatherization applications.

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

Learn more about this course

Course Schedule

Monday           1-5 p.m.

Tuesday           8:30-5 p.m.

Wednesday     8:30-5 p.m.

Thursday         8:30-1:00 p.m.

Course Fees

This course is available to the general public for $725/person and is free for members of the Montana Weatherization Assistance network.

REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE HERE

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