Frequently Asked Questions

What is BPI?

What does BPI offer?

BPI Certifications

What is RESNET?

RESNET Certifications

How do I get BPI Certifications through Lightly Treading?

How do I get RESNET certifications through Lightly Treading?

What are the steps to certification?

What is BPI?

Founded in 1993, the Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is a recognized global leader, supporting the development of a highly professional building performance industry through individual and organizational credentialing and a rigorous quality assurance program.

What does BPI offer?

Certification of individuals in evaluation, mechanical, envelope and multi-family designations
Accreditation of organizations committed to using a quality management system
Quality assurance to verify conformance and provide feedback
Affiliation of organizations capable of providing localized delivery of BPI services
Open, transparent, consensus-developed national technical standards based on sound building science

BPI Certifications

Building Analyst
Envelope
Manufactured Housing
Heating
A/C and Heat Pump
Mechanical
Comprehensive Service
Coming Soon – Insulation and Air Sealing installer

What is RESNET?

The Residential Energy Services Network's (RESNET®)
Mission is to ensure the success of the building energy performance certification industry, set the standards of quality, and increase the opportunity for ownership of high performance buildings.
New Construction - Home Energy Rating System (HERS)
RESNET is a membership 501(C)(3) non profit organization.
Standards recognized nationally
Mortgage Industry Standard for Green Mortgages

Resnet Certifications:

Rater Field Inspector
Rater
Senior Rater

How do I get BPI certifications through Lightly Treading?

Pass BPI exams with Approved Provider Lightly Treading
Through LT the training process is as follows:

Classroom Training Path
Classroom Training*	$1500
BPI Written Exam (normally $200)	Included
BPI Field Exam	$350
*Total*	*$1850*
*Field Training included but individual practice and mentoring HIGHLY recommended for successful field exam- extra cost associated.

If you already have been trained by an approved affiliate and you would like to challenge

the exams without the classroom portion you are free to do so. Lightly Treading can schedule an exam upon request.

How so I get RESNET certifications through Lightly Treading?

Pass RESNET exams with Approved Provider
Complete 2 supervised and 3 probationary ratings under direction of an approved provider- available upon request.

What are the steps to certification?

BPI – Written Exam and a Field Exam
RESNET – Written Exam and 2 Supervised Ratings and 3 Probationary Ratings

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