Why Earn Your EA Certification?
Take your career to the next level with the Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor certification from BPI. Backed by the U.S. Department of Energy and NREL, this advanced certification proves your ability to evaluate a home’s energy efficiency, health, and safety using diagnostic tools and modeling software. It’s a recognized credential for federal tax credits and contractor grant programs - giving you a competitive edge in the growing clean energy workforce.
The HEP Energy Auditor is listed as an example certification in the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program Administrative and Legal Requirements Document. Additionally, HEP Energy Auditor is recognized by DOE as a credential that taxpayers can use to claim the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C), and contractors can use to qualify for the Contractor Training Grant Program administered by the State Energy Offices. The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized BPI's Energy Auditor certification as Energy Skilled in the Single Family Home Energy Audit category.
Prerequisites
How to Become
Certified
- Review the Certification Scheme Handbook, and Field Guide
- Fill out and submit the Application for Energy Auditor Certification
- BPI will notify you once approved and then you can schedule your exam with a BPI Test Center in your area
- Optional Training: While not required, training is a great way to strengthen your knowledge for the exam.
- Take your exam
- Certification: If successful, your certification will be available to download in your candidate account
Exam Information
Field exam: Hands-on
Time limit: 4 hours
Passing score: 82% on remaining tasks
The gated items below must be completed successfully to pass the exam, regardless of any other exam score:
- Candidate prepared combustible gas and CO measurement for use
- Candidate tested indoor ambient CO levels and compared results to current version of ANSI/BPI-1200
- Candidate tested indoor ambient air and verbally confirmed that combustible gases are below 10% of LEL on each floor
- Candidate monitored and stated ambient CO levels measured in the CAZ during entire combustion safety testing
- Candidate set combustion appliance to pilot or standby
Exam Fees: Exam prices are set by BPI Test Centers. Find your local BPI Test Center to learn more.
Recertification
Please review the Certification Renewal Policies below. All candidates must retake the field exam and must also re-attest to the Code of Ethics.
Certification Renewal Policies
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