Our Homes Suck! And, That is Why Our Kids Have Sinus Problems Raising the Bar in Home Performance Contracting Larry Zarker BPI

Why Our Homes “Suck”: Stack Effect

What Bugs You About Your Home?

What BPI Offers Standards CertificationGoldStar Contractors BPI

Need for Home Energy Retrofit Contracting About a one-third of owner-occupied homes are now at least 45 years old and an additional third is between 25 and 45 years old meaning that a large majority of our homes were built before modern energy codes and are drafty, uncomfortable and expensive to operate.

Drivers for Home Performance Contracting?  Dust and Allergies  Drafts and Comfort  High Utility Bills  Asthma and Sinusitis  Moisture and Mold  Climate Change  Energy Independence

Drivers for Home Performance Contracting?  Dust and Allergies  Drafts and Comfort  High Utility Bills?  Asthma and Sinusitis  Moisture and Mold  Climate Change  Energy Independence

Drivers for Home Performance Contracting?  Dust and Allergies  Drafts and Comfort  High Utility Bills  Asthma and Sinusitis  Moisture and Mold  Climate Change  Energy Independence

Typical home…full of systems…  Drainage system  Foundation system  Flooring system  Wall system  Ceiling system  Roof system  Heating system  Air conditioning system  Ventilation & IAQ systems  Moisture control systems  Distribution system  Exhaust systems  Plumbing systems in/out  Electric, Appliance & Lighting systems  Energy management system Key Question: Do you know where your fresh air comes from?

Furnace Filter Slot Return Air

2010/09/dust_mite_allergy.php Dust Mite Video: Dust mites scavenging a bed sheet for dead skin. Caption:

A 67% decline in emergency room visits due to energy retrofits! Aetna: Savings of over $600 for each asthma-related ER visit ($6,600 for hospital stay).

Study Connects Mold and Asthma in Adult Males  Mold in the home can significantly exacerbate asthma and asthma-related respiratory symptoms among middle-aged people.  6,000 person study in Australia concentrated on non- allergic asthma.  In homes with more rooms affected by mold, there was a stronger trend for asthma, wheezing, and night time chest tightness.

Certification Update Envelope Professional Building Analyst Professional Air Leakage Control Installer (RBE-WHALCI)

Building Analyst Certification Upgrade

Four Home Energy Professional (HEP) Certifications QC Inspector Energy Auditor Retrofit Installer Crew Leader Advanced credentials for experienced workers ANSI accredited to ISO standard Prerequisites required Focuses on most common jobs by industry

 Launched in January 2013  Knowledge based certificate  House-as-a-system building science  Not a BPI professional certification – no certification renewal  Companion Reference Guide Building Science Principles Certificate Tiger Adolf

BSP Certificate Exam  100-question online exam verifies basic knowledge of building science  No field testing  Questions based on companion BSP Reference Guide  Take exam anytime online or at local BPI Test Center  Two hours to complete exam

Accreditation Update

BPI GoldStar Contractor Program  New model rolling out in second quarter of 2014  Contractor Centric  Guidance on business-wide quality management  Accountability of work in process  Reduced certification cost for employees  Business leasing and financing  Partnership with manufacturers for discounted products  Enhanced Customer search options

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