BPI Multifamily Building Analyst

● Government incentives are beginning to focus on multifamily buildings as a major opportunity for energy savings.
● The BPI Multifamily Building Analyst Certification is one of the few credentials eligible for commissioning large buildings as part of mandatory regulations in major cities like New York and San Francisco.
● Participants will gain energy efficiency skills that can immediately be applied in the field.
● This course can be taken conveniently online.

Ecotech Training’s Multifamily Building Analyst training teaches participants the standards and practices for energy auditing large housing complexes with multiple family units.

Course Objectives:

● Understand the various types of building systems found in multifamily buildings, including their components and functions.
● Know how to complete a comprehensive BPI compliant multifamily building assessment.
● Be able to conduct safety and performance tests to assess system conditions and identify savings opportunities
● Pass the BPI Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) written exam.

Agenda:

Course Outline:

● Section 1: Introduction
● Section 2: Overview of the MFA Auditing Process
● Section 3: Pre-Site Visit Collection and Analysis of Data
● Section 4: Site Visit Considerations
● Section 5: Analysis of Building Envelope Diagnostics and Improvements
● Section 6: Heating System
● Section 6B: Diagnostics and Improvements of Heating Systems
● Section 7: Combined Heat and Power
● Section 8: Ventilation Systems
● Section 9: Cooling Systems
● Section 10: Water Systems
● Section 11: Electrical Systems
● Section 12: Lighting Systems
● Section 13: Utility Rate Structures
● Section 14: Utility Analysis and Modeling
● Section 15: Cost Estimation and Economic Analysis
● Section 16: Organization and Presentation of the Report

● 10-hour online course
● Review session with over 100 practice questions
● All exam fees, written and practical exam scheduling
● Kaplan Clean Tech Pass Guarantee: If you do not pass the certification exam on your first try, you may retake the course at no additional cost

Ecotech Training’s BPI Multifamily Building Analyst course prepares participants to earn the nationally recognized BPI Multifamily Building Analyst Certification. Here are the steps to become eligible for, and successfully pass, the BPI Multifamily Building Analyst exam:

Step 1: Training

Take a BPI Multifamily Building Analyst course with Kaplan Clean Tech.

Step 2: Exam

The BPI Envelope Professional exams will be provided directly after the course. In order to pass the written and field exam you will need to do the following:

● Take a 100-question written exam and field exam that covers the fundamentals of building science as well as knowledge specific to the certification being attempted
● Complete the application exam successfully, with an overall score of 70% or higher.

Step 3: Certification

● The process time for exam results are 4-6 weeks

Step 4: Recertification

● Consult the BPI Certification Renewal Policy to maintain your certification.