Combined RESNET HESP & EnergySmart Contractor Course

  • $599.00

Brief Course Overview
This 24-hour e-Learning course will prepare you for the RESNET Qualified Contractors Exam and the RESNET HESP Certification Exam. The course is divided into multiple sessions, covering all the foundational building energy, construction science, and retrofit work scope requirements and recommendations.

The Level-1 Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP) will qualify you to conduct a walk-through assessment of the general energy performance problems and make basic recommendations for improvements or further analysis.

A RESNET Qualified 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. Once qualified, the contractor is eligible for listing on the RESNET Registry of Qualified Contractors and can proudly display the RESNET Energy-Smart logo on his website and marketing materials

Begin the online course immediately and take up to 30 days to complete. When finished, Home Energy Team Institute will send you the link to take the RESNET Contractors Exam online and provide your certification.

Course details/Agenda (EnergySmart Contractor Section)
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

Course details/Agenda (RESNET Level-1 HESP Section)
Topics covered include:
  • Minimum Home Energy Survey inspected features and report requirements
  • Basics of heat transfer concepts, Building performance testing and Air distribution leakage
  • Calculating gross and net areas
  • Definitions, Energy terminology and Energy Units
  • Basic Combustion Appliance concerns
  • Basics of envelope leakage, thermal bypass and thermal bridging
  • Determining envelope insulation, quality and recommended levels by climate zone
  • Determining HVAC, appliance and window/door efficiencies
  • Determining shading and building orientation characteristics
  • Determining thermal boundaries
  • The House as a System - Basics of measure interaction, expected life and bundling for optimal performance
  • HET Institute's Home Energy Report Software

Benefits of the course
At the end of the course, students will be ready for both the RESNET Qualified Contractors Exam and the RESNET Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP) Certification Exam.

Course Materials
The course is all on line and includes practice exam questions. For added enrichment, purchase a copy of the textbook, Residential Energy by Krigger and Dorsi below in our Books & Guides section.

Who should take this course?
  • 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

Tuition/Cost
Our introductory tuition is only $599 and includes the complete 8-hour RESNET Qualified Contractor e-Learning module and the 16-hour Level-1 Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP) e-Learning module.

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. Our 16-hour HESP e-Learning module is normally $399. If you purchase both courses together, 4 hours of overlap are eliminated and you can prepare for both certifications in 20-hours.

Exams & Fees
Please refer to the Required Certification Exam & Fees section below for more details

Questions or Concerns: Please call us at 1-800-518-1877

Required Certification Exams & Fees

Exam/Fee Details   Fees
  • RESNET Qualified Contractors Exam
  • Payable to RESNET at the time of exam.
  
  • $50
  • RESNET Membership Fee
  • Payable to RESNET
  
  • $150/year
  • RESNET Directory of Qualified EnergySmart Contractors
  • Payable to RESNET
  
  • starting at $250/year
  • RESNET HESP Certification Exam
  • Payable to RESNET at the time of exam. Offered regularly in convenient locations across the country (see Exam Schedule ») or read instructions on finding an alternative proctor on the RESNET website ».
  
  • $50
  • Annual RESNET Provider Fee
  • $250/year payable to Home Energy Team Institute
    (less $100 discount for HETI students)
  
  • $150

Exam Schedule

Date Location Details
Available Online

Please call us at 1-800-518-1877 to schedule exams to be proctored in your area.


Books & Guides

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** Be sure to order now for receipt prior to the course **