ENERGY STAR Version 3 online training for HERS Raters and ENERGY STAR builders is now being offered by The BER. Please register below.
All HERS Raters who plan to provide verification services for ENERGY STAR Version 3 homes must receive ENERGY STAR v3 training by an 
Accredited ENERGY STAR Version 3 Training Provider.
We understand that taking time off of work to attend additional training is not an option for most Raters. That is why we are offering Raters the ability to attend the ENERGY STAR v3 Rater online training. The BER's online ENERGY STAR v3 training will provide 18 hours of RESNET Professional Development Hours, as well as 9 BPI Continuing Education Units, and will also feature training on the EPA's Indoor airPLUS program. The ENERGY STAR v3 training will be presented in six two hour modules that will be given live in the morning and evening so that Raters don't have to worry about about missing work. Raters may attend training from the comfort of their own home or office, thus eliminating the travel and hotel costs associated with traditional classroom training. The ENERGY STAR v3 training can be taken in any order and at the Rater's own pace.
The six modules will cover the following topics:
- ENERGY STAR version 3 online training Module 1: Overview, version 2.5, and energy modeling for v3 and v2.5
- ENERGY STAR version 3 online training Module 2: Thermal Enclosure Checklist (part 1)
- ENERGY STAR version 3 online training Module 3: Thermal Enclosure Checklist (part 2)
- ENERGY STAR version 3 online training Module 4: HVAC Quality Checklists (part 1)
- ENERGY STAR version 3 online training Module 5: HVAC Quality Checklists (part 2)
- ENERGY STAR version 3 online training Module 6: Water Management Checklist and EPA Indoor airPLUS
Each online training session will include periodic quizzes to check for program comprehension, and will include an additional 30-60 minutes of Q&A at the end of each training session. An exam will be given following the completion of all 6 training sessions to confirm a Rater's preparedness to begin verification for ENERGY STAR v3.
Here are some of the many benefits of completing The BER's ENERGY STAR v3 online training:
1. First, and most importantly, it is convenient. You can take the sessions from home, eliminating travel expenses and lost time at work or with your family. Once the training is paid for, Raters will have the ability to take ENERGY STAR version 3 training modules either all within a 1-week period, or over the course of the upcoming months before ENERGY STAR v3 becomes mandatory.
2. Second, we offer bonus training material no one else does in the form of an integrated Indoor airPLUS/Water Management Checklist training, and the HVAC Contractor Checklist training, which we are not required to train Raters, but believe it is the right thing to do.
3. Third, our training utilizes the expertise of multiple industry professionals, such as Eurihea Speciale (16 years operating a successful construction company, 3 years as a RESNET QAD and HERS Provider manager), Chris McTaggart (3 years as QADD and home performance assessment professional), Ed Voytovich (25 years as a home remodeler and home performance consultant), and Joe Ludy (HVAC and home performance professional and industry expert on HVAC and home performance testing and consulting).
4. Fourth, once you take our training, you can come back as many times as you wish as an auditor and watch the presentation again. With two day classroom training, it’s a one-time shot to learn and try to retain all that information all in two days.
5. Finally, the price is right! The cost for all six modules and the exam is only $400. Individual modules are also available for $75. BER Rater members will receive a $50 discount.* There is no charge to come back and take the individual sessions again after you have registered below.
Simply click the Pay Now button below to register for the ENERGY STAR v3 online training and reserve your spot today.
Once registered, students will receive an invite to every ENERGY STAR v3 training module until all 6 have been completed. It is recommended, but not required, that students finish all 6 modules within 1 month.
To see schedule of ENERGY STAR version 3 training sessions, visit our training calendar.
* Discount will be provided in the form of a refund of training amount.
