Energy Auditor training prepares learners for entry-level careers in building performance, energy efficiency, weatherization, and residential energy auditing. In partnership with The WorkPlace, this hands-on training provides participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to identify opportunities for energy savings, improve building performance, and support healthier, more comfortable living environments.
Through a competency-based, industry-aligned curriculum, learners will explore the fundamentals of building science, including heat transfer, air movement, moisture management, combustion safety, insulation and air sealing strategies, HVAC system performance, and energy consumption analysis. Participants will gain experience with industry-standard diagnostic tools and techniques, including blower door testing and residential energy auditing practices used in single-family and multifamily buildings.
The program combines classroom instruction, practical demonstrations, and applied projects to help learners understand how building systems interact and how energy efficiency measures can improve occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and building durability. Upon successful completion, participants will earn the Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge from the Building Performance Institute (BPI), a nationally recognized credential valued by employers across the energy efficiency and building performance sectors, as well as an OWLL Digital Badge issued through Credly.
Connecticut's energy efficiency industry continues to experience strong demand due to statewide initiatives such as Energize CT and increasing investments in residential weatherization, energy assessment, and conservation programs. Graduates may pursue opportunities with energy services companies, weatherization contractors, utility efficiency programs, facility management organizations, and building performance firms. The average annual salary for professionals holding BPI-related credentials in Connecticut is approximately $54,000, with employment opportunities expected to remain strong as the clean energy and energy efficiency workforce continues to grow.
Program Highlights
- Training Location: Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
- Delivery Format: In-person instruction
- Duration: 56 instructional hours
- Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. (includes 30-minute lunch break)
- Program Dates: September 12 to October 24
- Credentials Earned:
- Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge (BPI)
- OWLL Digital Badge (Credly)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Explain foundational building science principles and building system interactions.
- Conduct basic residential energy assessments using industry best practices.
- Perform blower door testing and interpret diagnostic results.
- Identify energy conservation opportunities related to insulation, air sealing, and HVAC performance.
- Evaluate combustion safety concerns and indoor environmental quality factors.
- Recommend energy-saving measures that improve building comfort, safety, and efficiency.
- Prepare for and successfully complete the BPI Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge assessment.
For More Information
This training is fully funded through a grant from the WorkPlace and is open to students by application. To apply: https://c4uojvcdzd4.typeform.com/EnergyWorksTWP