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Particular areas of training include: weatherization, energy auditing, energy rating, HVAC, whole-house diagnostics, rehab/ remodeling, new construction, IAQ/Mold, insulation, windows, software/modeling, infrared thermography, and more.
Many of the trainers listed below coordinate their training to meet the certification requirements of organizations such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ANST), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), and the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).
The training guide is divided into four sections: organizations that offer training in particular states or regions, organizations that offer training nationwide, organizations that offer training at regional and national conferences, and Canadian organizations that offer training.
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Some common acronyms:
AIA American Institute of Architects
AIBD American Institute of Building Design
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASHI American Society of Home Inspectors
ASNT American Society for Nondestructive Testing
BPI Building Performance Institute
EEBA Energy and Environmental Builders Association
HERS Home Energy Rating System
IICRC Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
LEED Leadership in Energy Efficient Design
RESNET Residential Energy Services Network
NAHI National Association of Home Inspectors
NACHI National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
NCQLP National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions
NATE North American Training Excellence
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