Nevada Governor's Office of Energy Presents Weatherization Assistance Training Program
Start a Career in Energy Efficiency — At No Cost to You.
The Nevada Energy Workforce Accelerator helps eligible Nevadans gain energy efficiency training skills, earn industry-recognized certifications, and access career support for a growing clean energy field.
With tuition covered and support along the way, you can focus on learning the skills that employers need most. The program includes certification preparation, mentoring, and additional training opportunities to help you build momentum.
Why This Program
Workforce Demand Is Growing
Barriers Are Reduced
A Real Career Path
How It Works
1. Submit your application.
2. Complete coursework, labs, and certification testing.
3. Receive career support and move toward employment or advancement.
What You Recieve
- Full tuition coverage for approved training.
- Certification preparation and testing support for BPI credentials.
- Mentorship and career coaching from industry professionals.
- One-year access to Weatherization Installer Badges with up to 25 additional training opportunities.
- Wraparound support such as transportation, lodging, meals, and PPE/tools when approved.
Weatherization Training Available to You
Asbestos Awareness
ASHRAE 62.2
This course introduces ASHRAE Standard 62.2, the industry standard for residential ventilation. Participants learn why proper ventilation is essential in modern homes, how to determine ventilation requirements, and how ventilation impacts indoor air quality, occupant health, comfort, and energy efficiency.
BPI Building Science Principles
Gain the knowledge you need to be successful as a home performance professional or energy auditor. During this introductory course, you'll learn how the systems in a home work together to affect energy use, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality.
To earn this certificate, you simply have to pass a 100-question multiple choice exam with a score of at least 70%.
This course is approved for 16 BPI CEUs.
BPI Building Analyst Technician
After you’ve passed the BPI Building Science Principles exam, learn to apply the concepts as a Building Analyst Technician. A Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) conducts residential building science-based diagnostic tests and home performance data collection. This includes combustion safety and carbon monoxide testing, blower door testing, and interior/exterior home inspection.
To earn this certification, you must take a 4-hour field exam with an approved BPI Test Center (which Everblue is). You must be proctored, either in person or through online video proctoring. There is no written exam for this credential. This credential has prerequisites.
BPI Building Analyst Professional
After you’ve passed the BPI Building Analyst Technician exam, upgrade your skills to become a Building Analyst Professional. A Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) uses energy modeling software to model the energy upgrade potential of a home and to develop a scope of work. BA-P professionals use the data collected from diagnostic tests to determine how a homeowner can improve the energy efficiency of their home, lower their energy bills, and create a healthier/safer space.
To earn this certification, you must pass a proctored written exam. There is no field exam for this credential. This credential has prerequisites.
Introduction to Heat Pumps
The Introduction to Heat Pumps course provides a practical overview of heat pump systems and their applications in residential and light commercial buildings. Participants learn system types, basic operation, efficiency considerations, and installation best practices. The course emphasizes hands-on understanding, troubleshooting, and energy-saving opportunities. Graduates leave ready to evaluate, discuss, and support heat pump solutions confidently.
Weatherization 101
The Weatherization 101 course is designed to introduce new employees to the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), providing a comprehensive overview of its goals, processes, and impact.
Participants will learn about their specific roles within the program, understand the importance of their contributions to energy efficiency and support for low-income households, and gain insights into how their work makes a difference.
Weatherization Installer Badges
Perfect for new installers and experienced contractors alike, our Weatherization Installer Badge program offers:
- 25 short, focused training videos aligned with the Crew Leader job task analysis
- Quizzes after each module to reinforce understanding
- Recognition through a digital badge that showcases your skills
Kickstart your weatherization journey or enhance your team's capabilities with this accessible, online-first solution.
Career Pathways
Weatherization Installer
Level: Entry Level
Key courses: Weatherization 101
Installs insulation, air sealing, and weatherstripping in homes as part of a WAP crew. No prior experience required. Weatherization 101 gives you the program knowledge, and on the job training builds the hands on skills.
Weatherization Crew Leader
Level: Mid Level
Key courses: Weatherization 101, BPI Building Science Principles (BSP), BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T)
Supervises a crew of installers, verifies that work meets DOE standards, and communicates with inspectors and clients. BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) provides the diagnostic and safety skills needed to lead crews with confidence.
HVAC Service Technician
Level: Entry to Mid Level
Key courses: NATE Prep, EPA 608, BPI Building Science Principles (BSP)
Services, installs, and repairs heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. NATE certification and EPA 608 are the baseline credentials for this work. BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) adds building science context that makes technicians more effective and more valuable to employers.
Residential Energy Auditor
Level: Mid Level
Key courses: BPI Building Science Principles (BSP), BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T), BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P), IDL
Performs whole home energy assessments, runs diagnostic equipment, and delivers written improvement reports to homeowners and contractors. The full BPI credential pathway, from BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) through BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P), builds all the skills you need for this role.
Quality Control Inspector (QCI)
Level: Senior Level
Key courses: Weatherization 101, BPI Building Science Principles (BSP), BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T), BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P)
Reviews completed weatherization projects for DOE compliance, checks measure quality, and signs off on final inspections. This role requires strong technical knowledge of both audit procedures and program requirements.
Program Intake Coordinator
Level: Entry Level
Key courses: Weatherization 101
Screens applicants for WAP eligibility, collects documentation, manages waitlists, and keeps communication flowing with households. Weatherization 101 covers the eligibility rules and project workflow so you understand exactly where your work fits in the bigger picture.
Program Administrator / Grants Manager
Level: Mid Level
Key courses: Weatherization 101, BPI Building Science Principles (BSP)
Manages grant reporting, tracks spending, prepares for DOE monitoring visits, and coordinates between state agencies and local programs. Weatherization 101 covers the grant management side, and BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) adds the technical knowledge to understand field reports and talk credibly with auditors and contractors.
Training Coordinator
Level: Mid Level
Key courses: Weatherization 101, BPI Building Science Principles (BSP), BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T)
Schedules training for crews, auditors, and inspectors. Tracks certifications and compliance records, and supports new hires through onboarding. Having BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) and BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) knowledge helps you understand what field staff are learning and what credentials they actually need.
Energy Program Manager
Level: Senior Level
Key courses: Weatherization 101, BPI Building Science Principles (BSP), BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T), BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P)
Oversees program delivery, manages contractor relationships, and ensures quality across a portfolio of energy efficiency projects. The full BPI credential pathway gives you the technical depth to evaluate audit quality, make program decisions, and lead with authority.
Utility or Government Program Analyst
Level: Mid to Senior Level
Key courses: Weatherization 101, BPI Building Science Principles (BSP), BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P)
Supports energy assistance or demand side management programs at a utility or state agency. Reviews project applications, verifies contractor work, and reports program outcomes. BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) and BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) provide the technical literacy to evaluate energy savings claims and communicate with field teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay back the training if I quit my job or get laid off?
Do I need prior experience in weatherization, construction, or HVAC?
Is this a job placement program?
What types of jobs can this training lead to?
Will I receive certifications?
What if I already have a job?
What is expected of participants?
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Katherine "Kat" Hickle
Outreach & Enrollment Specialist
Everblue
[email protected]
985-718-6274