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Quality Assured HVAC Training – ESV3 – High Performance Professional
has Partnered with Advanced Energy To help HVAC contractors Qualify as High Performance Home leaders. Those installing systems in ENERGY STAR qualified homes are need to ensure are properly trained and qualified to perform HVAC QI services, EPA is requiring that contractors:
- Document that they possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and tools (e.g., through training, work experience, and/or company policies) to effectively deliver the services required in the ENERGY STAR HVAC QI checklist; and
- Be credentialed and subject to oversight/quality assurance by an independent, third-party organization.
Cost: $100 – $350 depending on location*
* Other Fees (1/2 – 1/3 the cost of ACCAs program)
- $199 Application Fee
- $299 per year renewal fee
- $35 per job up to 50 jobs
- less for more than 50 jobs
Why Become Qualified High Performance Energy Star Version 3 Contractor
- Scalability – whether you are working on one house or 5,000, our program offers scalability to fit your needs. The primary fee associated with our program is a per-unit quality assurance review process, meaning that you only pay for what you use.
- Technical assistance – if you find yourself struggling while out on an install or designing a duct system, Advanced Energy is here to help you. As a participating contractor, you have easy access to the technical resources you need to ensure quality work on your ENERGY STAR installations.
- Contractor development – our program is more than just a certification, we strive to make you better. If you think your business could use some additional help, or if the program’s standards are not being met, hands-on training and consulting will be provided by program staff to get you up to speed. We can also help you put the policies and procedures into place to ensure quality installation to help you continue working on ENERGY STAR jobs.
- Streamlined ENERGY STAR quality assurance process – we have automated the reporting process making it quick and easy to track your progress and view all of your ENERGY STAR jobs in one place.
- Click here to view or download our Program Brief for HVAC Contractors.
HVAC Quality Installation Oversight Organizations (H-QUITOs) are the EPA-recognized independent, third-party oversight organizations that establish the required credentialing programs and provide oversight/QA activities for HVAC contractors who install systems in Version 3 ENERGY STAR qualified homes.
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Date/Time* |
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| Mon, Apr 29, 2013 8:15 AM – 5:15 PM |
Quality Assured HVAC Training – ESV3 – High Performance Professional WARM Training Center Detroit MI |
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| Tue, Apr 30, 2013 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Energy Star Version 3 for HVAC Contractors – Get Credentialed Jackson Systems Indianapolis IN |
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| Tue, Apr 30, 2013 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Quality Assured HVAC Training – ESV3 – High Performance Professional Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC) Madison Wisconsin |
What the H-QUITO Does
As an H-QUITO, Advanced Energy is required to:
- Develop and maintain a credentialing program for qualified contractors;
- Provide general orientation training for contractors on the ENERGY STAR Version 3 guidelines;
- Maintain a database and a publicly-available, online list of credentialed participating contractors;
- Conduct periodic quality assurance of participating contractors; and
- Develop and maintain a participating contractor dispute resolution process that includes procedures for investigation of complaints, contractor probation, dismissal, and appeals.
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LEED and Living Building Challenge Workshops in Illinois
Earn the LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) and/or learn about LEED for Homes in an upcoming workshop!
Mon. May 21 – Bolingbrook, IL – LEED GA: Core Concepts and Strategies
Tue. May 22 – Bolingbrook, IL – HOMES 252: Understanding the LEED for Homes Rating System
Sat. June 2 – Chicago, IL – LEED GA: Core Concepts and Strategies
Sat. June 9 – Chicago, IL – HOMES 252: Understanding the LEED for Homes Rating System
June 21 – 22 – Bolingbrook, IL – HOMES 401: LEED for Homes Green Rater Training
Mon. June 18 – Chicago, IL – Understanding the Living Building Challenge
Brings LEED Workshops to Wisconsin
The tide is rising and LEED Homes are now experiencing a tremendous growth rate. To capitalize on this, is offering several workshops in Wisconsin, including a free introductory webinar:
- April 4: Free Webinar! Introduction to LEED for Homes View Recording
- April 19: HOMES 252: Understanding the LEED for Homes Rating System (Milwaukee, WI)
- May 8: HOMES 252: Understanding the LEED for Homes Rating System (Madison, WI)
Visit the pages above for details and pricing. Early bird pricing is available so Register Now!
USGBC Releases Green Homeowner Manual
In order to assist green building project teams and LEED for Homes project teams, USGBC has produced a LEED for Homes Homeowners Operations and Maintenance
(HOM) Manual.
The HOM Manual was developed to support the LEED for Homes prerequisite AE 1: Education of the Homeowner or Tenant, and to provide tips on maintaining a LEED-certified home. Be sure to read the Project Team Instructions for how to properly use and customize the manual.
The manual is available to all project teams and can assist anyone looking for information on how a home works.
Building Deconstruction Workshop – Fri June 18
Many LEED for Homes projects use deconstruction. Come to an affordable ($25.00!) full-day workshop that will examine new business and employment opportunities springing up in Northern Illinois and nationally connected with the growing movement toward deconstruction and reuse of building materials.
Building Community Assets through Deconstruction and Material Reuse
9AM – 3 PM on Friday, June 18th, 2010
University Center of Lake County, Grayslake Campus Read more
Free USGBC Education on Greening Affordable Housing
Join USGBC for an important, free educational program – bringing you the tools you need to understand the intersection between green building and affordable housing. And then leverage the local incentives supporting sustainable affordable housing. Read more
