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Multifamily Analyst (BPI) Training/Certification
In an effort to lessen the impact of rising energy costs on Pennsylvania’s affordable housing stock, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has developed a multifamily energy conservation loan program, known as Preservation through Smart Rehab. Through Smart Rehab, funds will be available to make building systems more efficient. Properties seeking these funds will be required to have an energy audit performed by a qualified energy professional. In connection with the Program, the Agency is sponsoring Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certified Multifamily Analyst training. Auditing firms will be required to have a certified multifamily analyst on staff for program participation after July 31, 2009. The 6-day training will focus on multifamily buildings of various configurations, and culminate with the BPI Multifamily Analyst Certification testing on August 13, 2009.
Since its inception in March, 2009, the Preservation through Smart Rehab program has received 47 applications for energy audits. Many more are anticipated as more building owners learn of the program.
| Training Days | July 21-23 and August 11-13 (6 days total) |
| Location | Class will be held at several different multifamily buildings in the greater Allentown area. |
| Training Format | Mornings - Classroom session in the community room of that day’s subject building Afternoons - Hands-on session analyzing the subject property |
| Trainer | Steven Winter Associate -- a nationally recognized energy conservation and building systems consultant |
| Exam | August 13, 2009 at the Building Performance Institute |
| Cost | $1,000 per attendee |
| Registration | Details to be posted on www.phfa.org when available. |
As a prerequisite for this training, all attendees must fulfill either of the following requirements:
- Building Performance Institute – Building Analyst Certification with energy modeling experience
- Be an Energy Engineer or Building Science Specialist that can demonstrate knowledge of building science and energy conservation measures by providing a resume of professional experience in these areas as well as a sample audit report
Due to testing constraints, attendance is limited to 16 persons. An additional training is planned in 2009.
This training is sponsored in part by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.