Steps to Become a BPI GoldStar Contractor 

1. Read the BPI GoldStar Contractor Program Policies and Procedures.  
    
2. Read the Contractor Benefits and Obligations .
    
3. Fill out a BPI GoldStar Contractor application . Email the scanned application to goldstar@bpi.org or print it out and mail or fax it to BPI.
    
4. Employ a BPI Certified Professional. The BPI GoldStar Contractor program requires a minimum of one (1) full-time Building Analyst or Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor certification.
    
5. Dispute Resolution Plan: If you don’t already have a documented customer dispute resolution plan, create one (see sample with application).
    
6. Insurance: Comply with all insurance requirements as listed in the application.
    
7. Sign and submit the application by email to goldstar@bpi.org or mail/fax and pay the program fee, either in one annual payment or monthly.
    
8. Approval: BPI will notify about your approval status.
    
9. Once your application is approved, BPI will email you a gap analysis survey to determine what training may benefit your company.

Renewal: Annual (January renewal) 

Fee Schedule: $100/month ($1200 annually)