WEATHERIZATIONStandards and Job Descriptions for the District

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Agenda

Welcome and Purpose Introductions and Overview of the

Meeting Review of Models Small Group Work Report Out by Small Groups Review of the Day

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Nationally –recognized certifications and standards

Weatherization Standards

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Weatherization Standards

RESNET Building Performance Institute Home Performance by Energy Star NABCEP

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Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)

Nationally recognized Used as a building block in many WAP Established the HERS Index RESNET standards encompass three areas:

Software accreditation achieved by passing a battery of software verification tests developed by U.S. National Laboratories and RESNET

RESNET National Rater Test for knowledge base and skill - $50

An annual quality assurance evaluation

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Building Performance Institute National non-profit that credentials

individuals and organizations Nationally recognized certifications BPI certification is required for Home

Performance by ENERGY STAR Corporate costs: $1,500 initial fee Individual - $550 ($200 written; $350

field)

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Home Performance by ENERGY STAR

Nationally recognized Used in 22 states (including Maryland) Adapt the standards to local

requirements Fees for training and participation are

set by individual jurisdictions

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NABCEP

Nationally recognized Three certificate levels

Entry Level Certificate PV Installer Solar Thermal Installer

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Residential & Commercial Weatherization

Lead abatement OSHA training General

residential maintenance skills

OSHA training – advanced

General building maintenance

Commercial skills (scaffolding, etc.)

Residential Commercial

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Weatherization Training

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Emphasizes general construction skills Timeframes for technical classroom training

intermediate weatherization installer training (5 days)

construction related software training (5-8 days) basic building systems training (5-8 days) advanced weatherization installer training (4-6 days) basic energy auditor training (5 days)

Additional time for on-the-job training Additional time for literacy and numeracy

training

Weatherization Job Descriptions

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Home Energy Auditor

HSD/GED Use specialized equipment Customer service skills RESNET Certification

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Weatherization Technician

HSD/GED Construction knowledge Good weatherization is good home

maintenance – the same skills are in play Building analyst certification from BPI

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Weatherization Inspector

HSD/GED Knowledge of weatherization standards Construction experience Customer service skills Knowledge of local codes Certification as BPI Specialist

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Commonalities

Require High School Diploma or GED Some construction experience Criminal background check Drug and alcohol testing Valid driver’s license

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Small Groups

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Discussion Topics

Identify the standard or combination of standards for the District This sets the framework for training

Create draft job descriptions Energy Auditor Weatherization Technician Weatherization Supervisor

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