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Building Performance Institute (BPI)

“Advancing building performance through standards, certifications, and workforce development.”

63 Putnam St Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA

About Building Performance Institute (BPI)

The Building Performance Institute (BPI), located in Saratoga Springs, New York, is a premier standards development and credentialing organization dedicated to advancing the home performance industry. Founded in 1993, this non-profit organization provides quality standards and certifications for evaluating and upgrading homes. BPI's mission is to ensure that all homes are comfortable, healthy, safe, durable, and energy-efficient. BPI develops industry standards and certifications that foster quality and consistency in the home performance and weatherization workforce. Through rigorous standards, certification programs, and company credentials, BPI strengthens the industry and builds a skilled workforce. BPI is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the ANSI National Accreditation Board. BPI certified professionals address challenges such as high energy consumption, indoor air quality, and health and safety risks by implementing energy-efficient retrofits.

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Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) Certification The Building Analyst Professional certification equips professionals to conduct energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation. It follows the Building Science Principles (BSP) and Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certifications.	Varies English Written exam: ~$400, Field exam: ~$700 (These fees are paid to BPI) Deadline: N/A	Visit
Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Certification The Building Analyst Technician certification covers data collection and diagnostic testing for whole-home assessments. It builds upon the Building Science Principles (BSP).	Varies English Varies Deadline: N/A	Visit
Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge The Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge gives an essential foundation in building science. It is a prerequisite for the Building Analyst Professional certification.	Varies English Varies Deadline: N/A	Visit
Total Building Performance Certificate of Knowledge (TBP) Certificate of Knowledge The Total Building Performance Certificate of Knowledge prepares individuals to plan, assist, and guide residential deep energy retrofit projects to reduce energy consumption by 50% or more. It focuses on whole-building retrofits, customer satisfaction, and maximizing energy and emissions savings.	Varies English Pilot exam was free for the first 500 takers; re-challenge fee applies. Deadline: N/A	Visit

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Building Performance Institute (BPI) is Advancing building performance through standards, certifications, and workforce development.

Building Performance Institute (BPI) provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Building Analyst Professional (BA-P), Building Analyst Technician (BA-T), Building Science Principles (BSP), Total Building Performance Certificate of Knowledge (TBP).

Building Performance Institute (BPI) is situated in Saratoga Springs, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Building Performance Institute (BPI)

Advancing building performance through standards, certifications, and workforce development.

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