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Change in Prerequisites for Retrofit Installer and Crew Leader Certifications; Deadline Extended for Retrofit Installer and Crew Leader Pilot Exam Applications

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) have updat…

Started by Mike Kandel

0 Dec 20, 2012

Over 150 Programs Nationwide Specify BPI Credentials for Quality Assurance

Malta, NY, November 7, 2012 - Demand for BPI's core certifications continues to grow as 150+ government, utility and manufacturer energy ef…

Started by Mike Kandel

0 Nov 7, 2012

In Sandy's Wake, Lend a Hand

It is our greatest hope that you and your families have come away unscathed by Hurricane Sandy, but the reality is that millions of people…

Started by Mike Kandel

0 Nov 2, 2012

BPI's October Stump the Chump!

The following stumper is presented in BPI's October Performance Matters e-Newsletter. This month's stumper comes from a chump who's actuall…

Started by Mike Kandel

4 Nov 1, 2012
Reply by tedkidd

Generators are great, but dangerous when used improperly

Everybody loves back up generators in a storm, but they can be deadly if used improperly. Contractors, please educate your customers on the…

Started by Mike Kandel

1 Oct 30, 2012
Reply by Jason Kaylor

Pilot Period for Energy Auditor and QC Inspector Exams Closing

Imminent deadlines have been set for application submissions for Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector certifications offered throug…

Started by Mike Kandel

2 Oct 26, 2012
Reply by Jeremy Kays

Home Energy Magazine and BPI Launch HVAC-2-HP

Home Energy magazine (HEM) and the Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) are proud to announce the launch of HVAC-2-HP, a joint e-news…

Started by Mike Kandel

0 Oct 8, 2012

BPI's Home Energy Auditing Standard Released for Public Comment

The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is pleased to announce that a red-lined version of its BPI-1100-T-201x: Home Energy Auditing…

Started by Mike Kandel

0 Oct 5, 2012

BPI Accepting Applications for Standards Technical Committees

The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on BPI's Standards Tech…

Started by Mike Kandel

0 Oct 4, 2012

BPI's "Delta Standard" Published as American National Standard

The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is proud to announce that BPI-2400-S-2012: Standard Practice for the Standardized Qualificat…

Started by Mike Kandel

1 Sep 28, 2012
Reply by tedkidd

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