WEATHERIZATION Standards and Job Descriptions for the District April 20, 2009

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 4/20/2009

Nationally –recognized certifications and standards Weatherization Standards 4/20/2009

Weatherization Standards  RESNET  Building Performance Institute  Home Performance by Energy Star  NABCEP 4/20/2009

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 4/20/2009

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) 4/20/2009

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 4/20/2009

NABCEP  Nationally recognized  Three certificate levels  Entry Level Certificate  PV Installer  Solar Thermal Installer 4/20/2009

Residential & Commercial Weatherization  Lead abatement  OSHA training  General residential maintenance skills  OSHA training – advanced  General building maintenance  Commercial skills (scaffolding, etc.) ResidentialCommercial 4/20/2009

Weatherization Training 4/20/2009  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 4/20/2009

Home Energy Auditor  HSD/GED  Use specialized equipment  Customer service skills  RESNET Certification 4/20/2009

Weatherization Technician  HSD/GED  Construction knowledge  Good weatherization is good home maintenance – the same skills are in play  Building analyst certification from BPI 4/20/2009

Weatherization Inspector  HSD/GED  Knowledge of weatherization standards  Construction experience  Customer service skills  Knowledge of local codes  Certification as BPI Specialist 4/20/2009

Commonalities  Require High School Diploma or GED  Some construction experience  Criminal background check  Drug and alcohol testing  Valid driver’s license 4/20/2009

Small Groups 4/20/2009

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 4/20/2009