Residential New Construction Partners
Training Opportunities
- Training for ENERGY STAR Home builders
- Training for HVAC professionals
- Trainings/ Workshops for Vermont Energy Code Compliance
- For Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) trainings visit the CBES Training Opportunities Page.
Training for HVAC Contractors
Proper installation of an HVAC system by an EPA approved contractor, among other construction requirements, will be required for new homes with ducted air systems or heat pumps to receive the ENERGY STAR label starting in 2012. The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Quality Assured (ACCA QA) Program has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an approved HVAC Quality Installation and Oversight Organization.
There are no currently scheduled training sessions, check back later.
Frequently Asked Questions about ENERGY STAR HVAC certification requirements
Trainings/ Workshops for Vermont Energy Code Compliance
Residential Building Energy Standards workshop
When: May 11, 2012 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Where: FW Webb, 91 Cold River Road, Rutland, VT
Sponsor: Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont
This training is eligible for BPI and AIA credits.
Please RSVP to Efficiency Vermont Residential New Construction Services
Phone: 800-893-1997
Email: vtwise@together.net
Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards for Realtors workshops
No workshops for Realtors are scheduled at this time.
Training for ENERGY STAR Home Builders
The national ENERGY STAR Homes program is underwent significant changes in 2011. ENERGY STAR homes Version 3 will provide homeowners with an assurance of a highly energy efficient home that is durable, healthy, and has low monthly operating costs.
Did you miss a previous training opportunity? View the PowerPoint presentation on ENERGY STAR Version 3 (PDF) given by Efficiency Vermont Senior Energy Consultant Li Ling Young.
NOTE: All ENERGY STAR builders must complete the online ENERGY STAR Orientation Training to be eligible to build homes qualified under ENERGY STAR Version 3. Effective January 1, 2011, new builders must take this training to become ENERGY STAR partners.
Take the ENERGY STAR Orientation Training for Builders (via My ENERGY STAR Account). If you are not an ENERGY STAR partner already, Apply Now.