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It's Imperative You Understand Energy Audits!

Why?  Because learning about energy audits is one of the most effective actions you can take to help address climate change, achieve energy net zero, and reduce a building’s wildfire risk.  Really?  Yes!  Really.

Energy audits play an important role in optimizing building systems' energy efficiency, sealing leaky envelopes, and in developing strong energy management programs.  So by learning all about energy audits, you'll be able to use that knowledge to help improve energy efficiency AND reduce energy consumption in buildings of all types and sizes.  

Bonus? You’ll also be increasing protection for properties against growing wildfire, rain, and wind-related risks.

 


Building Energy Audit Fundamentals is an upskilling and professional development course for building employees, homeowners, and tenants - at all levels of knowledge and experience.  It teaches the fundamentals of energy efficiency for building systems - through the lens of energy audits.  

All material for this course was carefully derived from the energy efficiency, sustainability, and energy audit industry standards set for New York City and New York State. 

For those pursuing formal energy management credentials, this training aligns directly with required material for three separate U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized certifications: 

1) Certified Energy Auditor (CEA); 2) Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP): and 3) Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

 



Completing this course earns 20 CEUs from the Building Performance Institute (BPI) and 2 CEUs (4 Renewal Credits) from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Eligible cohorts may also receive 4 CEUs from The City College of New York (CPS).


Here's what others are saying about Building Energy Audit Fundamentals ...

"This course was a ten out of ten!" - Taisha M. (Construction)   

"Far exceeded my expectations.  Thank you!" - Darrel H. (Transportation)

"Instruction was fantastic.  Pacing and coverage of topics was perfect.  Great course!" - Bob R. (Building O&M)

"I learned so much, I enrolled my high school daughter, too." -  Joanna M. (Architecture)   

"Thank you for such an amazing learning experience!" - Vivian S. (RE Development)

    "Definitely fits with the skills and knowledge needed to work in clean energy fields...and yes, I am absolutely pursuing more energy efficiency and renewable energy training opportunities." - Charles R. (Engineering)

"I never realized what a big financial impact poorly maintained equipment had on our expenses. Thanks for a great course. We're signing up all our employees to take it." -  Stephanie V. (Building Owner)


Sign up as a Building Energy Audit Fundamentals program sponsor and help us scale energy education for homeowners, tenants, and commercial building workers! 


If you are a City Tech affiliate (current student, recent graduate or Continuing Studies Center program graduate), click here to continue registration for Building Energy Audit Fundamentals.

Why Our Impact Matters

  • Buildings in NYC with NO energy efficiency features

    80%

  • Savings possible from energy efficiency WF training alone

    40%

  • Increase in demand for clean energy WF training

    47%

  • NY's annual growth rate of new clean energy jobs

    18%

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