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08-17-2010, 09:35 AM
Volunteer your house (or someone you know) for BPI Field Training and learn about the energy efficiency of your home!
Call CBPCA 888-352-2722 ext 350
BPI Field Training and Testing Home Criteria
CBPCA is always looking for suitable homes to use for BPI (Building Performance Institute) Field training and testing. These field trainings allow contractors entering the home performance business to gain real hands-on experience testing and diagnosing problems and offering comprehensive recommendations to improve efficiency, comfort, safety and durability of homes.
A suitable home should include the following features:
1. Not too big, not too small (1500-2500sf)
2. Both electric and gas services in use
3. Water heater and furnace located in garage
4. No unusual design layout
5. Not too precious (white carpet etc.)
6. Easy attic access (must have an attic)
7. Attic insulation has not been recently upgraded
8. The house has a duct system
9. No known asbestos or mold problems
10. No historic (vintage) homes
Generally we are looking for the HVAC equipment to be easily accessible. Have utility bills available for the past year at the time of training. Please know that you will receive only verbal feedback on the performance of your home. You are encouraged to be present during the entire training and ask as many questions as you would like. You may be the subject of a short homeowner interview demonstration where the trainer will ask you questions about your homes comfort issues. Typically the training takes place from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
Take this opportunity to observe and enjoy learning about ways to improve your homes efficiency!
IF YOUR HOME FITS THE ABOVE CRITERIA, CONTACT CBPCA AND TELL THEM YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER YOUR HOME AND LEARN MORE ABOUT RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY!
Please contact Kristin at CBPCA at [email protected] or 888-352-2722 ext 350
Call CBPCA 888-352-2722 ext 350
BPI Field Training and Testing Home Criteria
CBPCA is always looking for suitable homes to use for BPI (Building Performance Institute) Field training and testing. These field trainings allow contractors entering the home performance business to gain real hands-on experience testing and diagnosing problems and offering comprehensive recommendations to improve efficiency, comfort, safety and durability of homes.
A suitable home should include the following features:
1. Not too big, not too small (1500-2500sf)
2. Both electric and gas services in use
3. Water heater and furnace located in garage
4. No unusual design layout
5. Not too precious (white carpet etc.)
6. Easy attic access (must have an attic)
7. Attic insulation has not been recently upgraded
8. The house has a duct system
9. No known asbestos or mold problems
10. No historic (vintage) homes
Generally we are looking for the HVAC equipment to be easily accessible. Have utility bills available for the past year at the time of training. Please know that you will receive only verbal feedback on the performance of your home. You are encouraged to be present during the entire training and ask as many questions as you would like. You may be the subject of a short homeowner interview demonstration where the trainer will ask you questions about your homes comfort issues. Typically the training takes place from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
Take this opportunity to observe and enjoy learning about ways to improve your homes efficiency!
IF YOUR HOME FITS THE ABOVE CRITERIA, CONTACT CBPCA AND TELL THEM YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER YOUR HOME AND LEARN MORE ABOUT RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY!
Please contact Kristin at CBPCA at [email protected] or 888-352-2722 ext 350