If you know what HERS classes you want to take, click here to go directly to the CBPCA HERS training calendar and class registration pages. If you want to take a building performance class, click here to go directly to the CBPCA building performance training calendar and class registration pages.

STEP 1 – Research Career Paths

If you are considering a career in the field of building energy efficiency, but are unsure what kind of job might be best for you, we suggest that you review some of our information on the various career paths and jobs open to you. The following documents can be accessed through this site:

1. Flow Chart of Career Paths and Job Opportunities
   This flow chart describes two related career paths, that of the HERS rater and that of the building performance contractor. Following the chart will take you through a logical sequence of training classes and certifications toward whatever personal job goal that you set.
2. Show Me the Money!
   What will it cost to take the training and buy the equipment necessary to set yourself up in your new career? And how much money can you expect to earn once are working in your field? These important questions are addressed in this brief summary of the financial aspects of becoming one of the five State certified building energy efficiency professionals.
3. Summary of Training Required for the Five Levels of California State Certified Building Energy Efficiency Professionals
   This is a concise summary of the training requirements for all five levels of energy efficiency professionals. It also references the CEC documents that define the various energy efficiency professionals.
4. Legal Functions of California State-Certified Energy Professionals
   If you want to know exactly what functions you can and cannot perform as a State-certified energy professional in California, this spreadsheet of various job functions and who can perform them makes it crystal clear. It also references the specific state regulations where various aspects of these jobs are described.

STEP 2 – Decide if CBPCA is the right organization for you

If you are wondering whether or not the CBPCA is the best organization to become affiliated with, take a look at the article, Why Choose the CBPCA for Building Performance and HERS Training?.

STEP 3 – Sign Up for Some Classes

If you think that you have found your future career, or you just want to take a class to learn more about a particular subject, register for one of our HERS classes through our web-based registration system, click here. If you want to register for one of our building performance classes, click here.

If you still need more information, or if you just want to discuss your options with a real live human being, call our CBPCA Training Hotline at 888-931-1116.