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Weatherization Assistance Program Training Facilities
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Southwest Building Science Training Center - Phoenix, AZ
The Southwest Building Science Training Center provides weatherization, energy efficiency and building science training for contractors, weatherization auditors and technicians located in the Southwestern United States. The agency is a BPI affiliate and offers two BPI certification courses. Participants receive both classroom and hands-on experience in a facility designed around a pressure diagnostics laboratory. Classes include: Energy Basics, Pressure Diagnostics I & II, CO Training, Auditing Collection and Evaluation, Thermal Performance, Infrared Thermography, Mobile Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit, REM Design, BPI Building Analyst Certification and BPI Envelope Professional Certification.
The training center is open to Weatherization providers, private contractors, and utility personnel throughout the United States. The training center is sponsored by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Energy Office along with the U.S. Department of Energy and the local Arizona utility providers.
Ms. Carrie Smith, Director, FSL Home Improvements
1201 E. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Telephone: 602-285-0505 x 142
Fax: 602-285-1838
Email:
csmith@fsl.org
Web site:
http://www.fsl.org
PG&E Stockton Training Center - Stockton, CA
The Stockton Training Center (STC) provides a full range of classes related to the Weatherization Assistance Program, including auditing and inspection, equipment selection, duct system installation and treatment. To receive detailed information about STC's course schedule, fees, and seating availability, contact:
Mr. Charles Segerstrom
1129 Enterprise Street
Stockton, CA 95204
Telephone: (209) 465-6115
Email:
CFS1@pge.com
Web site:
www.pge.com
Indiana Community Action Association - Indianapolis, IN
The Indiana Community Action Association (INCAA) Training Center, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been providing training to members of the building trades and employees and contractors for the Weatherization Assistance Program since 1980. The ICDA also provides custom training course for housing and related industries. To receive detailed information about INCAA's course content, fees, and the Center, contact:
Mr. Ed Gerardot
1845 West 18th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Telephone: (317) 638-4232
Fax: (317) 634-7947
Email:
egerardo@incap.org
Web site:
www.incap.org/wxcourses.htm
Kansas Building Science Institute - Manhattan, KS
The Kansas Building Science Institute (KBSI), located in Manhattan, KS, provides programs for weatherization energy auditors and inspectors, basic building science and systems, blower door operations, air sealing, pressure diagnostics, combustion heating system diagnostics and treatment, mobile home weatherization protocols, and insulation techniques. All attendees perform both classroom and hands-on application of technologies and are tested upon completion before receiving certifications. To receive detailed information about KBSI's course schedule, fees, and seating availability, contact:
Mr. Doug Walter
KBSI
Post Office Box 1264
Manhattan, KS 66505
Telephone: (785) 537-2425 or Toll Free: (877) 537-2425
Fax: (785) 537-2440
Email:
kbsi@cox.net
Web site:
www.KansasBuildingScience.com
Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman, MT
The Montana Weatherization Training Center at Montana State University in Bozeman Montana provides training assistance and special projects for the 12 states of the pre-2007 DOE Central Region (CO, KS, LA, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY). While the Center provides full-service weatherization training, the Center primary focus deals with Weatherization Health and Safety issues such as lead-safe weatherization, molds, and asbestos. The Training Center houses a weatherization loan library and offers housing-related training to tribes through the Native American Housing Technical Assistance Institute associated with the Weatherization Training Center at Montana State University.
For more information, contact Luke Elliott by telephone (406) 994-3451 or by email
mvogel@montana.edu. Additionally, visit their Web site at
www.weatherization.org.
Dr. Michael P. Vogel or Mr. Luke Elliott
Montana State University Extension
102 Taylor Hall
Bozeman, Montana 59717
Phone: (406)-994-3451
Fax: (406) 994-5417
mvogel@montana.edu or
lelliott@montana.edu
http://www.weatherization.org
Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. - Bronx, NY
AEA is a not-for-profit membership, training and technical services organization that represents a diverse group of community-based organizations that are local subgrantees of New York State's Weatherization Assistance Program.
AEA's professional staff of energy engineers, program developers and project managers provide its members with training, technical support, and consultation services. In addition to direct field service, AEA's research in energy usage and new technologies supports policies for cost-effective building management that reduce energy waste, and promote health, safety and comfort in residential properties, from small homes to large multifamily apartment buildings.
For more than a decade, AEA has been at the forefront in addressing energy efficiency in multifamily buildings. Today building owners and managers can take advantage of a broad range of Weatherization and energy management programs and services offered by the AEA network.
AEA has provided energy audits for over 2,500 multifamily buildings with over 75,000 units of housing in New York State. AEA member agencies complete weatherization in over 5,000 units per year.
Mr. Charles F. Fritsch
105 Bruckner Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10454
Telephone: (718) 292-6733
Fax: (718) 292-6733, ext. 204
Web site:
http://www.aeanyc.org
New York State Weatherization Directors Association (NYSWDA) -- Syracuse, NY
The two NYSWDA Training Centers offer a wide variety of training and technical services to weatherization staff and home performance contractors from all over New York State. Classroom training and laboratory exercises are integrated using the latest technologies and diagnostic equipment to provide energy auditors and field technicians an exceptional learning experience with emphasis on applied mechanical skills.
The 3,800 square foot East Syracuse Training Center offers classroom space for up to 36 individuals with a full complement of audio visual equipment and hands on props which further enhance the adult students learning experience. The facility includes a heating laboratory with an inventory of thirteen, oil and gas fired hydronic and forced air systems representing all major types of heating equipment found in the residential market. Also included at the training center is a state-of-the-art 700 square foot scale model house which was constructed using common framing details found in residential construction. The house was developed to provide students with an opportunity to observe all facets of residential pressure diagnostics by incorporating problematic areas as they relate to energy efficiency. Students are exposed to both blower door assisted pressure diagnostics and combustion appliance zone health and safety trainings within the structure.
At our new, 6,000 square foot North Syracuse Weatherization Installer Boot Camp Facility, NYSWDA hosts a 5-day intensive, hands on, entry-level weatherization installer training. Two and a half days are devoted to federal and state regulations regarding health and safety, OSHA construction safety and lead safe work practices. The other two and a half days involve hands on dense-pack, air sealing, insulation equipment maintenance, introduction to infrared training and tool and equipment safety using state of the art, full-scale building props. NYSWDA is a Building Performance Institute (BPI) affiliate member and provides on-site field and written testing for certification. NYSWDA's trainings are eligible for BPI continuing education units.
Mr. Matt Redmond, Director of Training
5869 Fisher Rd.
E. Syracuse, NY 13057
Telephone: (315)701-0440x229
Email:
mredmond@nyswda.org
Web site:
www.nyswda.org
Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) - Ohio Weatherization Training Center - Athens, OH
The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) Training Center, located in Athens, Ohio, provides a full range of classes related to the Weatherization Assistance Program, including heating system tune-ups and retrofits, shell retrofits, air sealing, blower door use, health and safety diagnostics, duct sealing and lead safe practices. To receive detailed information about COAD's course schedule, fees, and seating availability, contact:
Ms. Niki Morris
Post Office Box 787
Athens, OH 45701
Telephone: (740) 594-8499
Fax: (740) 592-5994
Email:
nmorris@coadinc.org Web site:
www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/oee/owtc.htm or
www.coadinc.org
Weatherization Training Center - Pennsylvania College of Technology - Williamsport, PA
The Weatherization Training Center (WTC), located in Williamsport, PA, offers a full range of competency based training courses for persons who are employed by or subcontract to the WAP. WTC provides its participants with a broad-based education in many aspects of building science along with instruction in those technical skills required for the program. Each course is comprised of both classroom and hands-on instruction and specific competency certificates are awarded to those individuals who successfully complete the written exams and lab exercises. The WTC offers non-credit training and economic development services to the public. The facilities include a 16,000 square foot, state of the art instructional space that houses two dedicated, multi-media equipped classrooms, a Weatherization Tactics Lab, a Weatherization Diagnostics and Energy Conservation Lab, two demonstration and diagnostics test houses, a six-unit structure for single- and multi-family scenarios, ten functioning heating units, and a mobile training unit for on-site instruction. To receive detailed information about WTC course content, fees, and class schedule, contact:
Mr. John Manz
Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 11701
Telephone: (570) 327-4768
Fax: (570) 327-4515
Email:
jmanz@pct.edu
Web site:
www.pct.edu/wtc
New River Center for Energy Research and Training (NRCERT) - Christiansburg, VA
The New River Center for Energy Research and Training (NRCERT) facility, located in Christiansburg, VA (near Roanoke), includes a fully equipped heating and cooling systems lab and blower door/pressure diagnostics lab. However, what really makes NRCERT stand out is that most of its training is provided "on-site." In 2002 - 2003 alone, NRCERT traveled over 25,000 miles and trained over 1,200 students. NRCERT brings its training on the road to state and local Weatherization agencies, as well as to audiences at regional and national Weatherization and Affordable Comfort conferences. NRCERT's training is complimented by its unique, proprietary House of Pressure, which has become such a popular training aid that NRCERT now manufactures them for universities, utilities, and training centers throughout the county. The House of Pressure visually demonstrates residential pressure and air flow dynamics so that Weatherization and private contractors, alike, can more easily understand the benefits of home performance diagnostics and whole-house energy improvements. NRCERT offers certificates of completion based on pre-determined competency objectives and post-training written and hands-on testing. To receive detailed information about NRCERT, contact:
Mr. Bill Beachy
990 Cambria Street
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Telephone: (540) 382-5327
Fax: (540) 381-9494
Email:
NRCERT@aol.com
Web site:
www.nrcert.org
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The Building Performance Center - Bellingham, WA
The Building Performance Center (BPC) is a Division of the Opportunity Council a Community Action Agency (CAA)in Bellingham WA. The BPC serves as a building performance contractor, weatherization provider and technical training entity, in addition it provides diagnostic services, indoor air quality problem mitigation and energy efficiency retrofits.
Under contract with Washington Trade and Economic Development (CTED) The BPC provides training in all aspects of weatherization to crews and contractors throughout the state. Courses sessions are usually 2 day workshops with classroom and field work combined. Typical session titles include Combustion Safety, Blower Door and Shell Sealing, Moisture and Ventilation etc. Training Sessions are both in Bellingham and throughout the state where we travel to the host agency and use their equipment, housing stock and personnel to create a real hands on experience. We do the work we train others to do.
Mr. John Davies, Building Performance Center
Opportunity Council
1322 N. State Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Telephone: 360-733-6559 ext. 103
Email:
john_davies@oppco.org
Web site:
www.bpc.oppco.org
CASE of West Virginia Training and Energy Services Center - Princeton, WV
The CASE Training and Energy Services Center (TESC), located in Princeton, West Virginia, was created to fill a void in skills enhancement for this critical energy conservation discipline. The Center serves private contractors, utility staff, Weatherization Program personnel, building and code officials and the general public in West Virginia and surrounding states. The training facility has classrooms and laboratories with operating HVAC systems to learn maintenance and repair. Students use state of the art diagnostic equipment during the training and receive training manuals for each topic. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of written and laboratory exams. To receive detailed information about TESC's course content, fees, and class schedule, contact:
Mr. Stacy Keys
212 Federal Street
Bluefield, WV 24701
Telephone: (304) 487-6571
Fax: (304) 487-7711
Email:
Stacy.W.Keys@wv.gov
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Content updated on 11/13/2009
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