In order to be employed as a Weatherization Professional, one must be working toward or must hold at least one of the following certifications. Indiana has established Weatherization competency standards known as the Indiana Skills Verification (ISV) competencies. The Building Performance Institute in conjunction with DOE has established competency standards as well. The following credentials are recognized for weatherization professionals working in Indiana:
- ISV Energy Auditor
- ISV Retrofit Installer for Shell Professionals
- ISV Retrofit Installer for Mechanical Professionals
- ISV Crew Leader for Shell Professionals
- BPI Energy Auditor
- BPI Quality Control Inspector
- BPI Crew Leader for Shell Professionals
- BPI Healthy Home Evaluator
- Indiana Approved Pre-Audit Inspector
- The Program Management class is required for all new program managers and strongly recommended for all program managers.
BPI Testing
As a Building Performance Institute (BPI) Test Center, Indiana Community Action Association's (IN-CAA's) Intelligent Weatherization training center is authorized to administer exams; provide proctors, equipment and facilities for exams; and submit exam results to BPI. We are committed to upholding BPI's Test Center values of "consistency, fairness and impartiality to ensure a qualified home performance workforce."
You may participate in BPI testing at InCAA whether you have undergone training at InCAA's Intelligent Weatherization training center or another training center.
Pricing for BPI Testing
- $350 written exam
- $750 field exam
- $700 Multi-family Building Analyst (both online and field exams)
For more information, please contact Melissa Dauby via email or phone (toll-free) at (800) 382-9895.
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