| Title | Overview | Fees* | Prerequisites | Written Exam? | Field Exam? | Duration of Certification or Program | Potential to Bypass Field Exam for Recert? | # of Qualifying** CEUs Required for Recert to Bypass Written Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | ||||||||
| Building Science Principles (BSP) | Learn how all of the systems (e.g. HVAC, insulation, appliances) affect the comfort, health, and safety of occupants and durability of the home. | Online Exam $109 Digital Guide $109
| None | Yes | No | Lifetime | N/A | N/A |
| Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) | Demonstrate knowledge of how the different components of a home interact to affect occupant health. | Online Exam $109 Digital Guide $109
| None | Yes | No | Lifetime | N/A | N/A |
| Site Supervisor Certificate (SSC) | Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead the worksite, ensure quality & customer satisfaction, and eliminate callbacks. | Exam: $200 | Yes | Yes | No | Lifetime | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Certifications | ||||||||
| Infiltration and Duct Leakage (IDL) | Perform duct leakage and blower door tests, for compliance with IECC (International Energy Conservation) codes for new home construction or existing home remodels. | ** | None | No | Yes | 3 years | Yes | N/A |
| Air Leakage Control Installer (also known as RBE-WHALCI) | Gain skills needed to reduce energy loss from air leakage and improve indoor air quality through the proper installation of insulation. | ** | None | No | Yes (includes oral questions) | 3 years | Yes | N/A |
| Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) | Launched Jan 1, 2023. Understand building science, buildings, and their systems. Collect data and conduct diagnostic testing to industry standards. | ** | BPI Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge | No | Yes (includes oral questions) | 3 years | Yes | N/A |
| Core Certifications | ||||||||
| AC/Heat Pump Professional (AC) | Understand the role of air conditioning and heating systems within the whole home and diagnose and correct problems to achieve peak performance. | ** | CFR 608 (type II or universal) | Yes | Yes | 3 years | Yes | 30 CEUs |
| Building Analyst (BA) | Apply the fundamentals of building science and the skills needed to conduct comprehensive energy audits, including assessing whole building ventilation, measuring air flow, combustion safety, and testing/data collection. Will no longer be issued or renewed after May 31, 2023. | ** | None | Yes | Yes | 3 years | Yes | 30 CEUs |
| Envelope Professional (Env, EP) | Optimize and verify the installation, operation, maintenance, and performance of envelope systems and improve their interaction with other building systems. Will no longer be issued or renewed after May 31, 2023. | ** | None | Yes | Yes | 3 years | Yes | 30 CEUs |
| Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) | Launched January 1, 2023. Analyze collected data and test results to model energy savings and develop work scopes | ** | Building Analyst Technician | Yes | No | 3 years | N/A | 30 CEUs |
| Heating Professional (Heat) | Assess the installation, operation, and maintenance of heating equipment in relation to other building systems, to reduce energy costs and ensure occupant comfort, health, and safety. | ** | None | Yes | Yes | 3 years | Yes | 30 CEUs |
| Manufactured Housing | Optimize the installation, operation, and maintenance of manufactured housing systems. | ** | None | Yes | Yes | 3 years | Yes | 30 CEUs |
| Multifamily Certifications | ||||||||
| Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) | Apply building-as-a-system fundamentals to diagnose problems and improve the performance of larger, more complex residential structures. | ** | None | Yes | Yes (Picture-based practical exam) | 3 years | Yes | 30 CEUs |
| Multifamily Building Operator (MFBO) | Use building science principles to apply operations and maintenance strategies in multifamily buildings. | ** | None | Yes | Yes | 3 years | Yes | 30 CEUs |
| Advanced Certifications | ||||||||
| Crew Leader (CL) | Ensure the quality of, and supervise, the installation and performance of prescribed energy efficiency upgrades. | ** | Various prerequisites including certifications, work experience and training | Yes | Yes (Includes additional 35 question online exam) | 3 years | No | 24 CEUs |
| Energy Auditor (EA) | Master the evaluation of the home's performance, including using more advanced diagnostic equipment and modeling software. (Advanced version of BA.) | ** | Various prerequisites including certifications, work experience and training | Yes | Yes | 3 years | No | 24 CEUs |
| Quality Control Inspector (QCI) | Verify compliance of retrofit work performed based on work plans and standards. Conduct audits and inspections using diagnostic equipment to develop reports specifying corrective actions to achieve whole house performance. | ** | Active EA Certification | no | Yes | 3 years | No | 6 CEUs |
| Retrofit Installer Technician (RIT) | Properly install residential envelope air sealing, HVAC duct sealing, insulation, windows and doors, mechanical ventilation, and roofing upgrades in single family homes and small multi-family housing. | ** | Various prerequisites including certifications, work experience and training | Yes | Yes | 3 years | No | 30 CEUs |
| Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) | Identify asthma triggers, detect risks for lead poisoning, test for carbon monoxide (CO), and more by incorporating healthy home measures into home performance assessments. | ** | BA, BA-P, EA, MFBA, or QCI | Yes | No | 3 years | Yes | 24 CEUs |
| Programs | ||||||||
| BPI Rater | Become part of the U.S. Department of Energy's nationwide Home Energy Score program. Perform home energy assessments that generate a score and a prioritized list of recommended energy improvements for the homeowner. | ** | BSP, BA, Envelope, HEP EA, HEP QCI OR an alternate credential | DOE online Sim training and testing | No | 1 year | N/A | N/A |
| BPI GoldStar Contractor® | For a contracting business. Program that improves quality control and management processes to enhance services, reduce waste and boost customer satisfaction | Annual fee: $1200 Monthly installment option: $100 | Must have at least one BA OR EA certified professional on staff | No | No | 1 year | N/A | N/A |
| BPI Product List | For product manufacturers. Program that features products and materials that meet certain industry standards. | Annual fee for: Up to and including 10 products: $750 11-50 products: $1,250 More than 50 products: Contact BPI for pricing | Products must meet or exceed certain industry standards. | No | No | 1 year | N/A | N/A |
*Individual BPI Test Centers set exam prices. Candidates seeking certification through a BPI Test Center should contact the BPI Test Center directly for their rates. Application fees are nonrefundable.
**Please see the CEU page for qualifiing CEUs.
