BPI's Home Energy Auditing Standard Released for Public Comment

Malta, NY, October 5, 2012 -  The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is pleased to announce that a red-lined version of its BPI-1100-T-201x: Home Energy Auditing Standard is now available for public comment. The public comment period will last for 45 days, ending on November 19, 2012. The Home Energy Auditing Standard will standardize and clarify what is included in whole-building, science-based energy audits of existing homes.

The red-lined version of the Home Energy Auditing Standard is currently undergoing American National Standards Institute (ANSI) review, which requires a 45-day public comment period as defined under BPI's standards development process. Comments on the red-lined sections only are being solicited from stakeholders and the general public. 

The Home Energy Auditing Standard provides the requirements for a building science-based evaluation of existing detached single-family dwellings and townhouses. The evaluation will address energy usage in conjunction with limited aspects of building durability and occupant health and safety. It will also provide a comprehensive scope of work focused on improving the home - including a cost-benefit analysis.

The Home Energy Auditing Standard was developed by a BPI Standards Technical Committee working group comprised of subject matter experts from a variety of interest groups and geographical locations. Significant interest has been shown in this standard, which has gone through multiple rounds of review, including a previous ANSI review. 

To view the standard and submit comments on the red-lined sections, please visit: Formal Public Comment Process.

About the Building Performance Institute 
BPI is the nation's premier building performance credentialing, quality assurance and standards setting organization. BPI develops technical standards using an open, transparent, consensus-based process built on sound building science. BPI is approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) as an accredited developer of American National Standards and as a certifying body for personnel credentials. 

BPI offers the following:  

• National standards to ensure top quality, consistent protocols are being followed throughout the home performance and weatherization workforce
• Certification of individuals in building analyst, heating, AC/heat pump, shell/envelope and multi-family designations
• Accreditation of contracting companies committed to delivering quality home performance improvements
• Quality assurance to verify conformance with BPI standards and provide feedback for continuing improvement
• Partnership with testing organizations that deliver BPI services in their market 

For more information on BPI, visit www.bpi.org.

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