How BPI Certification Opens Doors – A Chat with BPI CEO Amanada Hatherly Brit Heller Sometimes the most compelling endorsements come from unexpected sources. When asked about success stories of professionals whose careers were transformed by BPI certification, Amanda Hatherly, CEO of the Building Performance Institute, didn’t hesitate to share her own journey. What started as a personal interest in energy efficiency and helping homeowners – backed by some construction knowledge from working with her contractor husband – became the foundation for a career that ultimately led her to lead the very organization whose certification first opened doors for her. Amanda’s story illustrates a broader notion about building performance certification: it’s both accessible to newcomers seeking a meaningful career path and valuable for existing professionals looking to enhance their credibility and expand their perspective. Let’s tune in the videos below to hear Amanda’s story as well as her advice for others looking to enhance their building performance career! Building Performance Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification Building Science Sustainable Building Zero Net Energy Buildings Originally posted on October 16, 2025 Written by Brit Heller Director of Program Management @ HeatSpring. Brit holds two NABCEP certifications - Photovoltaic Installation Professional (PVIP) and Photovoltaic Technical Sales (PVTS). When she isn’t immersed in training, Brit is a budding regenerative farmer just outside of Atlanta where she is developing a 17-acre farm rooted in permaculture principles. She can be found building soil health, cultivating edible & medicinal plants, caring for her animals or building functional art. More posts by Brit