The Four Major Indoor Environmental Contaminants Every home contains potential health hazards that most homeowners never see coming. Understanding the four major categories of indoor contaminants – lead, asbestos, mold, and carbon monoxide – is essential for anyone serious about protecting family health and safety. These… Continue reading “The Four Major Indoor Environmental Contaminants”
How BPI Creates and Maintains Their Industry-Leading Certifications Ever wondered what goes into creating a Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification? The process is far more rigorous and collaborative than most people realize. These credentials aren’t developed in isolation by a small team (although that would probably be much… Continue reading “How BPI Creates and Maintains Their Industry-Leading Certifications”
BPI Certifications Explained: Insights from CEO Amanda Hatherly The Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification landscape can feel overwhelming at first glance. With multiple pathways, different levels of rigor, and varying prerequisites, where do you even begin? In this clip from our interview with BPI CEO Amanda Hatherly, she… Continue reading “BPI Certifications Explained: Insights from CEO Amanda Hatherly”
New Free LEED Green Associate Practice Exam Brick Maier just published a free LEED Green Associate practice exam. It includes 140 practice questions for the GA Exam and it’s based on LEED v4. All LEED exams are still based on v4, with a switch to v5 expected… Continue reading “New Free LEED Green Associate Practice Exam”
An Inside Look at the Building Performance Institute with BPI CEO Amanda Hatherly The building performance industry has transformed how we think about existing homes, but it wasn’t always this organized or standardized. Enter the Building Performance Institute (BPI) – a nonprofit organization that’s been quietly shaping the home performance industry for over… Continue reading “An Inside Look at the Building Performance Institute with BPI CEO Amanda Hatherly”
“Advanced Lighting Controls” is a new free course from Slipstream Advanced Lighting Controls is a new free course from Slipstream. Our goal is to help more building owners, contractors, and engineers understand how and why to implement lighting controls systems. Advanced lighting controls result in an average of nearly 70%… Continue reading ““Advanced Lighting Controls” is a new free course from Slipstream”
Three BPI Credentials in One Week We’re offering an intensive, five-day BPI training for motivated professionals who value efficiency and want to quickly establish credibility in the growing building performance sector. The course is live, virtual, and all of the testing fees are included. The first… Continue reading “Three BPI Credentials in One Week”
Understanding Your Home’s Hidden Air Leaks: The Power of Blower Door Testing Every building has unseen pathways where conditioned air escapes and outdoor air infiltrates – through gaps around windows, cracks in walls, and countless other small openings that together can dramatically impact your home’s energy efficiency and comfort. While these air… Continue reading “Understanding Your Home’s Hidden Air Leaks: The Power of Blower Door Testing”
New Course: BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification Training We’re excited to announce Brynn Cooksey‘s brand-new course to help building professionals prepare for the BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification. This credential, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy… Continue reading “New Course: BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification Training”
Slipstream’s “Smart Building Training Series” now on HeatSpring HeatSpring has partnered with Slipstream to offer a “Smart Buildings Training Series” designed for building and energy professionals. The whole thing takes about sixteen hours to complete, but it’s broken down into five smaller courses: Slipstream is cool and you… Continue reading “Slipstream’s “Smart Building Training Series” now on HeatSpring”
Free BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification Practice Exam We just published a new BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) practice test. It’s 50-questions – just like the real BPI HHE exam – and you can take it for free as many times as you like. This practice test is… Continue reading “Free BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification Practice Exam”
You can make money selling heat pump water heaters My gas water heater failed and dumped water all over my basement floor. It was a big mess and a huge pain in the neck. To avenge that waste of time, money, and energy we’re offering a great “Heat Pump… Continue reading “You can make money selling heat pump water heaters”
How Much Does Building Commissioning Save? With energy costs continuing to climb, building owners and facility managers are increasingly looking for proven methods to reduce consumption without sacrificing performance. Building commissioning (Cx) has emerged as one of the most effective approaches, delivering substantial returns that extend… Continue reading “How Much Does Building Commissioning Save?”
New Course Announcement: BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification Exam Prep In homes across the country, environmental issues often reveal themselves through subtle signs. In one house, stagnant air and persistent musty odors might signal poor ventilation. In another, water stains on the ceiling could point to hidden plumbing problems or… Continue reading “New Course Announcement: BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification Exam Prep”
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) Certificate Imagine that you walk into a home and immediately sense something’s amiss. The air feels heavy and stagnant. A distinct musty odor permeates the space. Perhaps your eyes begin to sting, or you feel a slight irritation in your throat.… Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) Certificate”
Get Your Certification Questions Answered: Introducing Monthly Live Q&A Sessions Navigating professional certifications in the clean energy space can be challenging. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new monthly Let’s Talk Certifications: Live Q&A meetings – your direct line to expert guidance on all things professional certifications. What to… Continue reading “Get Your Certification Questions Answered: Introducing Monthly Live Q&A Sessions”
HVAC Pros & Builders: Boost Your Credentials with BPI’s Infiltration and Duct Leakage Certification Looking to stand out in the competitive construction and HVAC industry? The Building Performance Institute (BPI) Infiltration and Duct Leakage (IDL) Certification can give you a solid edge. This specialized certification proves your expertise in duct leakage and blower door… Continue reading “HVAC Pros & Builders: Boost Your Credentials with BPI’s Infiltration and Duct Leakage Certification”
Celebrating Top Energy Efficiency Companies: Greenlink Energy Solutions According to the Department of Energy, buildings account for approximately 40% of all US energy consumption, yet many property owners struggle to navigate the complex landscape of energy efficiency improvements. Greenlink Energy Solutions is working to change that by providing… Continue reading “Celebrating Top Energy Efficiency Companies: Greenlink Energy Solutions”
Why are Homeowners Choosing Heat Pump Water Heaters? The way Americans heat their water is steadily shifting. As homeowners increasingly seek a more energy-efficient lifestyle, heat pump water heaters are emerging as a compelling part of the equation. The numbers tell the story: more than 190,000 heat pump… Continue reading “Why are Homeowners Choosing Heat Pump Water Heaters?”
Your Guide to Getting BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) Certified The Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) certification represents advanced expertise in home energy assessment. BA-P certified professionals evaluate building systems, conduct energy modeling, and analyze performance data to deliver comprehensive, prioritized recommendations for improving home efficiency and… Continue reading “Your Guide to Getting BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) Certified”