Energy Auditor - online
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
Earners of the Energy Auditor badge have proven to have knowledge in a wide-variety of construction and weatherization tasks with a focus on assessing a home's building performance for energy efficiency and healthy & safety.
- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Demonstrate ability to search pdf files and online building code resources
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Identify health & safety considerations when conducting energy audits
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Use building performance principles to assess construction basics
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Describe the relationship between insulation and the types of heat flow
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Name the drivers of air flow and the impact of air-sealing on building assemblies
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Identify sources of moisture and the importance of moisture control and mitigation
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Describe conditions needed, processes to have in place and steps for blower door depressurization testing, duct leakage testing, exhaust fan flow testing, pressure pan readings, zonal pressure diagnostics and infrared thermography, including evaluation of results
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Assess mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, water heaters, efficiency and related venting, as well as building ventilation options
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Evaluate HVAC system assessment and combustion safety videos
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Upload an energy audit and related input form
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Compare baseload and seasonal energy consumption
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Estimate appliance energy use
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Summarize the relationship between windows, doors and energy use
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Calculate areas, volume, attic venting and roof pitch
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Successfully complete all assignments and quizzes in online Energy Auditor course
Standards
Job tasks for those pursuing a career in Single-Family Energy Auditing as outlined by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
The Building Performance Institute's Energy Auditor Certification is both a standard and a requirement for those working as Energy Auditors in the weatherization industry.