PILOT EXAMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\t\t\tNationally Recognized Credentials Delivered by AEE\t<\/h2>\n\t
The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) has been designated as a certification body for two certifications: the Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor (EA) and the Quality Control Inspector (QCI). These certifications are part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Home Energy Professionals help residents improve their properties’ energy efficiency, safety, affordability, comfort, and durability.<\/p>\n\t\t
Home Energy Professional Single-Family Energy Auditor (EA)<\/a><\/h4>\t\n\t\tQuality Control Inspector Certification (QCI)<\/a><\/h4>\t\n\tThe Benefits of EA & QCI Certifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\tBecome a certified Home Energy Professional through AEE, an approved certification body for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Whether you’re pursuing the Energy Auditor (EA) or Quality Control Inspector (QCI) credential, these certifications validate your expertise in making homes safer, more efficient, and more affordable, especially for underserved communities.<\/p>\n\t
No training required<\/strong><\/h5>\nAlready have hands-on experience? Your certifications are based on verified experience and passing the exams.\n\n\tCareer Impact<\/strong><\/h5>\nHelp low-income families save on energy costs while joining a growing, meaningful field with over 8,500 supported jobs nationwide.<\/p>\n\t
Trusted Certification Providers<\/strong><\/h5>\nAEE has certified over 100,000 energy professionals globally and now brings its expertise to the residential sector.<\/p>\n\t
Pilot Program Access<\/strong><\/h5>\nBe part of our exclusive pilot launch for the EA and QCI certifications.\n\n\tWhat is the Weatherization Assistance Program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\tThe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federal program that aims to reduce energy costs and improve living conditions for low-income households by enhancing the energy efficiency of their homes.\u202fThe program supports 8,500 jobs and delivers weatherization services to approximately 30,000 homes annually\u202fusing funds provided by DOE. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
By making upgrades and improvements to increase energy efficiency, participating households can achieve significant yearly savings on their energy bills according to evaluations of the program’s impact. Since its inception in 1976, WAP has helped more than 7 million families enjoy more comfortable and affordable living conditions through weatherization services. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
The goal of WAP’s Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals project is to ensure that WAP has robust, nationally recognized workforce credentials to encourage quality work in the program, and to establish a permanent, sustainable infrastructure for a vibrant home retrofit market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t
Home Energy Professional Single-Family Energy Auditor (EA) <\/strong>\u0634\u0647\u0627\u062f\u0629<\/strong><\/h2>\n\tAn Energy Auditor (EA) is an experienced professional who evaluates the potential health and safety issues, durability, comfort, and energy use of a residential building. An EA conducts advanced diagnostic tests, gathers and analyzes data, and creates energy models to draw conclusions and make recommendations for improvements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
To earn the Home Energy Professionals Single-Family Energy Auditor certification, candidates must meet prerequisite requirements and pass a 100-question multiple-choice written exam in addition to passing the computer simulation field exam,\u00a0which will\u00a0<\/s>allow candidates to walk through a virtual home and conduct diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More & Apply for the Exam\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tQuality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\tA Quality Control Inspector (QCI) is a residential energy efficiency expert who reviews, inspects, and verifies the appropriateness, quality, and completion of energy retrofit work by conducting site visits, performing diagnostic testing, and evaluating work practices and documentation to improve the indoor environment, safety, durability, comfort, and energy efficiency of the building for the client.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Quality Control Inspector Certification (QCI)<\/a><\/h4>\t\n\tThe Benefits of EA & QCI Certifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\tBecome a certified Home Energy Professional through AEE, an approved certification body for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Whether you’re pursuing the Energy Auditor (EA) or Quality Control Inspector (QCI) credential, these certifications validate your expertise in making homes safer, more efficient, and more affordable, especially for underserved communities.<\/p>\n\t
No training required<\/strong><\/h5>\nAlready have hands-on experience? Your certifications are based on verified experience and passing the exams.\n\n\tCareer Impact<\/strong><\/h5>\nHelp low-income families save on energy costs while joining a growing, meaningful field with over 8,500 supported jobs nationwide.<\/p>\n\t
Trusted Certification Providers<\/strong><\/h5>\nAEE has certified over 100,000 energy professionals globally and now brings its expertise to the residential sector.<\/p>\n\t
Pilot Program Access<\/strong><\/h5>\nBe part of our exclusive pilot launch for the EA and QCI certifications.\n\n\tWhat is the Weatherization Assistance Program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\tThe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federal program that aims to reduce energy costs and improve living conditions for low-income households by enhancing the energy efficiency of their homes.\u202fThe program supports 8,500 jobs and delivers weatherization services to approximately 30,000 homes annually\u202fusing funds provided by DOE. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
By making upgrades and improvements to increase energy efficiency, participating households can achieve significant yearly savings on their energy bills according to evaluations of the program’s impact. Since its inception in 1976, WAP has helped more than 7 million families enjoy more comfortable and affordable living conditions through weatherization services. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
The goal of WAP’s Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals project is to ensure that WAP has robust, nationally recognized workforce credentials to encourage quality work in the program, and to establish a permanent, sustainable infrastructure for a vibrant home retrofit market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t
Home Energy Professional Single-Family Energy Auditor (EA) <\/strong>\u0634\u0647\u0627\u062f\u0629<\/strong><\/h2>\n\tAn Energy Auditor (EA) is an experienced professional who evaluates the potential health and safety issues, durability, comfort, and energy use of a residential building. An EA conducts advanced diagnostic tests, gathers and analyzes data, and creates energy models to draw conclusions and make recommendations for improvements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
To earn the Home Energy Professionals Single-Family Energy Auditor certification, candidates must meet prerequisite requirements and pass a 100-question multiple-choice written exam in addition to passing the computer simulation field exam,\u00a0which will\u00a0<\/s>allow candidates to walk through a virtual home and conduct diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More & Apply for the Exam\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tQuality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\tA Quality Control Inspector (QCI) is a residential energy efficiency expert who reviews, inspects, and verifies the appropriateness, quality, and completion of energy retrofit work by conducting site visits, performing diagnostic testing, and evaluating work practices and documentation to improve the indoor environment, safety, durability, comfort, and energy efficiency of the building for the client.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Become a certified Home Energy Professional through AEE, an approved certification body for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Whether you’re pursuing the Energy Auditor (EA) or Quality Control Inspector (QCI) credential, these certifications validate your expertise in making homes safer, more efficient, and more affordable, especially for underserved communities.<\/p>\n\t
No training required<\/strong><\/h5>\nAlready have hands-on experience? Your certifications are based on verified experience and passing the exams.\n\n\tCareer Impact<\/strong><\/h5>\nHelp low-income families save on energy costs while joining a growing, meaningful field with over 8,500 supported jobs nationwide.<\/p>\n\t
Trusted Certification Providers<\/strong><\/h5>\nAEE has certified over 100,000 energy professionals globally and now brings its expertise to the residential sector.<\/p>\n\t
Pilot Program Access<\/strong><\/h5>\nBe part of our exclusive pilot launch for the EA and QCI certifications.\n\n\tWhat is the Weatherization Assistance Program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\tThe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federal program that aims to reduce energy costs and improve living conditions for low-income households by enhancing the energy efficiency of their homes.\u202fThe program supports 8,500 jobs and delivers weatherization services to approximately 30,000 homes annually\u202fusing funds provided by DOE. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
By making upgrades and improvements to increase energy efficiency, participating households can achieve significant yearly savings on their energy bills according to evaluations of the program’s impact. Since its inception in 1976, WAP has helped more than 7 million families enjoy more comfortable and affordable living conditions through weatherization services. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
The goal of WAP’s Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals project is to ensure that WAP has robust, nationally recognized workforce credentials to encourage quality work in the program, and to establish a permanent, sustainable infrastructure for a vibrant home retrofit market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t
Home Energy Professional Single-Family Energy Auditor (EA) <\/strong>\u0634\u0647\u0627\u062f\u0629<\/strong><\/h2>\n\tAn Energy Auditor (EA) is an experienced professional who evaluates the potential health and safety issues, durability, comfort, and energy use of a residential building. An EA conducts advanced diagnostic tests, gathers and analyzes data, and creates energy models to draw conclusions and make recommendations for improvements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
To earn the Home Energy Professionals Single-Family Energy Auditor certification, candidates must meet prerequisite requirements and pass a 100-question multiple-choice written exam in addition to passing the computer simulation field exam,\u00a0which will\u00a0<\/s>allow candidates to walk through a virtual home and conduct diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More & Apply for the Exam\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tQuality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\tA Quality Control Inspector (QCI) is a residential energy efficiency expert who reviews, inspects, and verifies the appropriateness, quality, and completion of energy retrofit work by conducting site visits, performing diagnostic testing, and evaluating work practices and documentation to improve the indoor environment, safety, durability, comfort, and energy efficiency of the building for the client.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Help low-income families save on energy costs while joining a growing, meaningful field with over 8,500 supported jobs nationwide.<\/p>\n\t
Trusted Certification Providers<\/strong><\/h5>\nAEE has certified over 100,000 energy professionals globally and now brings its expertise to the residential sector.<\/p>\n\t
Pilot Program Access<\/strong><\/h5>\nBe part of our exclusive pilot launch for the EA and QCI certifications.\n\n\tWhat is the Weatherization Assistance Program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\tThe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federal program that aims to reduce energy costs and improve living conditions for low-income households by enhancing the energy efficiency of their homes.\u202fThe program supports 8,500 jobs and delivers weatherization services to approximately 30,000 homes annually\u202fusing funds provided by DOE. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
By making upgrades and improvements to increase energy efficiency, participating households can achieve significant yearly savings on their energy bills according to evaluations of the program’s impact. Since its inception in 1976, WAP has helped more than 7 million families enjoy more comfortable and affordable living conditions through weatherization services. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
The goal of WAP’s Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals project is to ensure that WAP has robust, nationally recognized workforce credentials to encourage quality work in the program, and to establish a permanent, sustainable infrastructure for a vibrant home retrofit market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t
Home Energy Professional Single-Family Energy Auditor (EA) <\/strong>\u0634\u0647\u0627\u062f\u0629<\/strong><\/h2>\n\tAn Energy Auditor (EA) is an experienced professional who evaluates the potential health and safety issues, durability, comfort, and energy use of a residential building. An EA conducts advanced diagnostic tests, gathers and analyzes data, and creates energy models to draw conclusions and make recommendations for improvements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
To earn the Home Energy Professionals Single-Family Energy Auditor certification, candidates must meet prerequisite requirements and pass a 100-question multiple-choice written exam in addition to passing the computer simulation field exam,\u00a0which will\u00a0<\/s>allow candidates to walk through a virtual home and conduct diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More & Apply for the Exam\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tQuality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\tA Quality Control Inspector (QCI) is a residential energy efficiency expert who reviews, inspects, and verifies the appropriateness, quality, and completion of energy retrofit work by conducting site visits, performing diagnostic testing, and evaluating work practices and documentation to improve the indoor environment, safety, durability, comfort, and energy efficiency of the building for the client.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What is the Weatherization Assistance Program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\tThe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federal program that aims to reduce energy costs and improve living conditions for low-income households by enhancing the energy efficiency of their homes.\u202fThe program supports 8,500 jobs and delivers weatherization services to approximately 30,000 homes annually\u202fusing funds provided by DOE. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
By making upgrades and improvements to increase energy efficiency, participating households can achieve significant yearly savings on their energy bills according to evaluations of the program’s impact. Since its inception in 1976, WAP has helped more than 7 million families enjoy more comfortable and affordable living conditions through weatherization services. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
The goal of WAP’s Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals project is to ensure that WAP has robust, nationally recognized workforce credentials to encourage quality work in the program, and to establish a permanent, sustainable infrastructure for a vibrant home retrofit market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t
Home Energy Professional Single-Family Energy Auditor (EA) <\/strong>\u0634\u0647\u0627\u062f\u0629<\/strong><\/h2>\n\tAn Energy Auditor (EA) is an experienced professional who evaluates the potential health and safety issues, durability, comfort, and energy use of a residential building. An EA conducts advanced diagnostic tests, gathers and analyzes data, and creates energy models to draw conclusions and make recommendations for improvements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
To earn the Home Energy Professionals Single-Family Energy Auditor certification, candidates must meet prerequisite requirements and pass a 100-question multiple-choice written exam in addition to passing the computer simulation field exam,\u00a0which will\u00a0<\/s>allow candidates to walk through a virtual home and conduct diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More & Apply for the Exam\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tQuality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\tA Quality Control Inspector (QCI) is a residential energy efficiency expert who reviews, inspects, and verifies the appropriateness, quality, and completion of energy retrofit work by conducting site visits, performing diagnostic testing, and evaluating work practices and documentation to improve the indoor environment, safety, durability, comfort, and energy efficiency of the building for the client.\u00a0<\/p>\n
An Energy Auditor (EA) is an experienced professional who evaluates the potential health and safety issues, durability, comfort, and energy use of a residential building. An EA conducts advanced diagnostic tests, gathers and analyzes data, and creates energy models to draw conclusions and make recommendations for improvements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
To earn the Home Energy Professionals Single-Family Energy Auditor certification, candidates must meet prerequisite requirements and pass a 100-question multiple-choice written exam in addition to passing the computer simulation field exam,\u00a0which will A Quality Control Inspector (QCI) is a residential energy efficiency expert who reviews, inspects, and verifies the appropriateness, quality, and completion of energy retrofit work by conducting site visits, performing diagnostic testing, and evaluating work practices and documentation to improve the indoor environment, safety, durability, comfort, and energy efficiency of the building for the client.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/s>allow candidates to walk through a virtual home and conduct diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More & Apply for the Exam\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tQuality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t
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