BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor Certification Training

About this course
NOTE: Exam fees are not included with the course. When you're ready to schedule your written ($450) or field ($825) exam, you'll be asked to pay for the exam at that time.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the HEP Energy Auditor Program
- Understand the Energy Auditor process
- Conduct a site audit using the appropriate, forms, procedures, and tools
- Identify opportunities and countermeasures for the home and create work orders
- Calculate parameters, such as ROI, simple payback, etc.
Course outline
Welcome • 4 assignments
Orientation Materials
- Start Here: Qualify for the Energy Auditor Exam
- Details about taking the BPI HEP Energy Auditor Exam
- Set up email notifications and your student profile
- Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Introduction to Weatherization
- Introduction to Weatherization Lecture (15:58 minutes)
- Introduction to Weatherization
Module 2 • 1 assignments
Generating a Work Order
- Generating a Work Order Lecture (08:13 minutes)
Module 3 • 2 assignments
Safe Work Practices
- Safe Work Practices Lecture (06:54 minutes)
- Safe Work Practices for Energy Auditors Quiz
Module 4 • 2 assignments
Deferral of Services
- Deferral of Services Lecture (04:35 minutes)
- Deferral of Services Quiz
Module 5 • 0 assignments
Intermediate Math
Module 6 • 2 assignments
General Construction and Carpentry
- General Construction and Carpentry Lecture (11:59 minutes)
- General Construction and Carpentry Quiz
Module 7 • 1 assignments
House as a System
- House as a System
Module 8 • 0 assignments
Building Science Basics and Energy Movement
Module 9 • 1 assignments
Calculating Envelope Energy Loss
- Calculating Envelope Energy Loss Lecture (14:54 minutes)
Module 10 • 1 assignments
Comfort and Climate
- Comfort and Climate
Module 11 • 0 assignments
Moisture Assessment
Module 12 • 0 assignments
Mechanical Ventilation
Module 13 • 0 assignments
Blower Door Basics
Module 14 • 0 assignments
Zone Pressure Diagnotics
Module 15 • 0 assignments
Mechanical Systems
Module 16 • 0 assignments
Combsution Analysis
Module 17 • 0 assignments
Cooling Measures
Module 18 • 0 assignments
HVAC Distribution Systems
Module 19 • 1 assignments
Building Assessment
- Building Assessment Quiz
Module 20 • 0 assignments
Interpreting Infrared
Module 21 • 0 assignments
Mobile Home Assessment
Module 22 • 0 assignments
Regulations Codes and Standards
Module 23 • 0 assignments
Attic Ventilation
Module 24 • 1 assignments
Measure Selection Guidelines
- Measure Selection Guidelines Quiz
Module 25 • 2 assignments
Utility Bill Analysis
- Utility Bill Analysis Lecture (11:11 minutes)
- Utility Bill Analysis Quiz
Module 26 • 0 assignments
Baseload Measures
Module 27 • 2 assignments
Energy Audit Software
- Energy Audit Software Lecture (13:55 minutes)
- Energy Audit Software Quiz
Module 28 • 15 assignments
Energy Auditor Field Exam Video Series
- Field Exam Video Series Introduction (44 seconds)
- Using the DG 1000 Pressure and Flow Gauge (06:10 minutes)
- Gated Items (04:47 minutes)
- Checking for Combustible Gas Leaks (59 seconds)
- Measuring the Home (01:29 minutes)
- Windows and Doors (01:17 minutes)
- Testing Exhaust Fan Flow (02:02 minutes)
- CAZ Testing (09:52 minutes)
- Using the Pressure Pan (30 seconds)
- Using Thermal Imagers (43 seconds)
- Zone Pressure Diagnostics (58 seconds)
- Appliance Testing (02:24 minutes)
- Total Duct Leakage (05:13 minutes)
- Duct Leakage to the Outside (01:19 minutes)
- Blower Door Pressurization Mode (02:14 minutes)
Module 29 • 4 assignments
Supplemental Module
- Flow Rate problem and calculation (02:42 minutes)
- BPI Standards Lecture (03:42 minutes)
- BPI 1200 Standards (.pdf)
- BPI Formula Sheet (.pdf)
Module 30 • 9 assignments
Get Ready for the BPI Energy Auditor Online (Written) Exam
The BPI Energy Auditor online exam has 100 multiple-choice questions, and a minimum score of 70% is considered passing. Before attempting the BPI exam, you should score at least 70% on the practice exams here in the course.
Please let us know if you have any questions and/or would like to schedule a study session. You can contact Brynn directly at brynn@hvactrain.com. Remember to have fun!
- Energy Auditor Practice Quiz #1
- Energy Auditor Practice Quiz #2
- Energy Auditor Practice Quiz #3
- Shell (Envelope) Practice Quiz
- Energy Auditor Practice Exam #1
- Energy Auditor Practice Exam #2
- Energy Auditor Practice Exam #3
- Energy Auditor Practice Exam #4
- Energy Auditor Practice Exam #5
Module 31 • 5 assignments
Course Resources
- How a Heat Pump Works
- How to Install a Heat Pump for Heating & Cooling
- How to Blow in Cellulose Insulation
- How to Choose and Use Insulation
- How to Perform a Whole-House Energy Audit
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
- Ready to take the BPI Energy Auditor Certification Exam?
- 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Continuing Education Units
Approved BPI CEU Hours
BPI Credential | Advanced Hours for Exam |
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11.3 | |
11.3 | |
11.3 | |
11.3 | |
11.3 | |
11.3 | |
11.3 | |
11.3 |
Instructor

Brynn Cooksey
Brynn Cooksey Sr., affectionately known as the "Air Doctor," is a Detroit native and the Owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling, LLC. Brynn earned that nickname for his renowned engineering solutions in the HVACR and Electrical industries. After spending 15 years in the Utility Gas and Power industry, Brynn took over his family's heating and cooling business and...