Certified Home Energy Raters/Assessors/Home Inspectors collects and analyzes building data and tests building functions to determine the energy performance/rating, safety, and durability of a home.
A Certified Home Energy Rater/Assessor/Home Inspector uses their expertise in construction, building systems such as electrical and HVAC, and energy conservation to identify ways a business or home can improve their energy consumption. They investigate ways a building may be using more energy than necessary and craft detailed reports on opportunities for improvement. This can save businesses and people a lot of money.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that individuals can save 5%-30% on their energy bill by making the upgrades recommended from an energy audit. Certified Home Energy Raters/Assessors/Home Inspectors may recommend additional or new energy-saving systems that have an initial cost to the buyer but the future cost reduction in energy usage makes it a worthy investment.
Advancement Routes
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▸ Real Estate Agent (with green building expertise)
A Real Estate license is required for this advancement.. -
▸ Real Estate Appraiser (with green building expertise)
A Real Estate Appraiser License/Certification is required for advancement.. -
▸ Residential Energy Auditor
No additional requirements are needed for this advancement.. -
▸ Residential Building Code Official (with green building expertise)
Post-secondary training and additional experience would likely support this advancement.. -
▸ Sustainability Specialist
A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and additional experience is typically needed to advance.. -
▸ Building Performance Diagnostician
A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and additional experience is typically needed to advance.. -
▸ Building / Home Performance Contractor
Substantial work experience and/or additional technical training would support this move.. -
▸ Junior Architect
A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and additional experience is typically needed to advance.. -
▸ Junior Engineer
A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and additional experience is typically needed to advance.. -
▸ Building Science Instructor
A two or four-year degree in a related field and additional experience is needed to advance.. -
▸ Commercial Energy Auditor
Additional training and certification would support this advancement.. -
▸ Commercial Lighting Auditor
Additional training and certification would support this advancement.. -
▸ Sustainable Construction Supervisor / LEED AP
Experience in building design, sustainable design and green construction would support this move.. -
▸ Energy Efficiency Program Director
This move typically requires post-secondary training and strong management skills..
