Online anytime - RESNET EnergySmart Contractor Online Anytime

Why Should You Take This RESNET EnergySmart Contractor Online Anytime Course?

This RESNET EnergySmart Contractor Online Anytime course will prepare you for the RESNET Qualified Contractors Exam. A RESNET EnergySmart Contractor is credentialed to work in concert with certified auditors to complete home performance improvement work in compliance with RESNET's work scope standards of practice. EnergySmart Contractors are also qualified to participate on a Home Performance Team consisting of independent contracting companies of various trades and a RESNET certified Rater or Auditor who can collectively prescribe and complete a home performance retrofit project.

You can receive referrals from auditors and other team members and together, provide comprehensive energy-saving retrofit solutions to your clients. Once qualified, the contractor is eligible for a promotional listing on the RESNET Registry of EnergySmart Contractors. The company can proudly display the RESNET EnergySmartlogo in their marketing materials and link their website to the RESNET EnergySmart promo-video that explains to consumers the value of choosing an EnergySmart Contractor.

What is the Format of this RESNET EnergySmart Contractor Online Anytime course?

The course is all online and includes a study guide and practice exam questions. Begin the online course immediately and take up to 30 days to complete. When finished, Home Energy Team Institute will help you find an approved proctor in your area to administer the RESNET EnergySmart Contractors Exam and provide your certification. For added enrichment, purchase a copy of the textbook, Residential Energy by Krigger and Dorsi in our Books section in the Micro Store.

Topics Covered Include: 

• Basics of heat transfer concepts and air distribution leakage
• The energy consequences of common construction practices
• Basic Combustion Appliance concerns
• Basics of envelope and duct leakage, air sealing and insulation
• Understanding of thermal boundaries
• The House as a System - Basics of measure interaction, expected life and bundling for optimal performance
• RESNET retrofit work scope requirements and recommendations

Benefits of the Course:  At the end of the course, students will be ready for the RESNET Qualified Contractors Exam and be qualified to include optimal home performance measures in their existing contracting business.

What's Included with Registration? 

• Online Anytime Access to Course Materials
• Residential Energy Textbook and Course Study Guide
• Practice Exam Questions
• RESNET Exam Fee Included
• Annual Provider Certification Fee (for year one)
• RESNET EnergySmart Contractor course completion certificate

Intended Audience:

• Contractors who perform services related to any of the following: HVAC, insulation, air sealing, remodeling, windows and doors, siding, plumbing, handyman, solar, IAQ, roofing, home automation
• Homebuilders who want to work with Raters to build EnergyStar Homes

Prerequisite Requirements:  None; some knowledge of residential construction practices is beneficial

Please Note:  The RESNET Qualified EnergySmart Contractor designation is a company credential. We highly recommend that contractors also have at least one individual become certified as a RESNET Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP) who can perform walk-through assessments of general energy performance problems and make basic recommendations for home improvements or further analysis.