Featured below are energy assessment occupations that are available for DOE-recognition, the related open-source content that any program is able to use, and the materials associated with submitting for recognition. Recognition Materials contain key concept knowledge areas that outline the technical content that is used to evaluate training and credentialing programs that submit for recognition. The scoring criteria for Home Energy Audit job scope are consistent with the most recent DOE led and industry validated Job Task Analysis. The Single-Family Energy Auditor Job Task Analysis and Multifamily Energy Auditor Job Task Analysis were developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
| Job Scope | Related BSE Content | Prerequisite Knowledge | Recognition Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Energy Audit | Building energy assessments |
Choose one: Single Family Energy Audit Multifamily Energy Audit |
To submit for recognition of a training or certification program please download and complete the BSE Recognition Form and Scoring Tool linked in the last column of the table above. More detailed directions on how to complete these are provided on the How to Become DOE-Recognized Page.
Recognized CERTIFICATIONS:
| Logo | Organization | Recognized Program | Recognized For |
|---|---|---|---|
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American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) |
Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) |
Home Energy Audit |
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Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) |
Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) |
Home Energy Audit |
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Building Performance Institute (BPI) |
Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy AuditorBuilding Analyst Professional (BA-P) |
Home Energy Audit |
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Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) |
Certified Home Energy Rater |
Home Energy Audit |
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Building Science Institute, Ltd. Co. |
Energy Code Compliance SpecialistENERGY STAR VerifierZero Energy Home Verifier |
Home Energy Audit |
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California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services (CHEERS) |
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater |
Home Energy Audit |
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