Building Performance
BPI Building Science Principles
A self-paced introduction to how a home's systems affect its energy performance.
Schedule
Self-paced access through September 20, 2026; not a multi-month class or live midnight session
Location
Online through DCSEU Train Green, Washington, DC · Washington, District of Columbia
Cost
No cost for approved Train Green participants; access code and course registration required
Building Performance opportunity
About the program
Study heat flow, insulation, air sealing, moisture and mechanical systems in an EnergyScore course offered through DCSEU. Training and a non-proctored certificate exam are included. This foundational theory course is not a hands-on energy-auditor qualification.
BPI Building Science Principles certificate exam included; not Building Analyst professional certification
Presented with EnergyScore
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Funding for this program
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Where to go
This program is online and is not included in physical training-site maps or nearby results. Check the provider's access and residency requirements.
What participants will learn
- +Building science
- +Insulation
- +Air sealing
- +Moisture control
- +Home energy performance
Who this program is for
- +No prior experience required
- +FY26 Train Green access-code approval and separate course registration
- +Eligibility and priority review; unemployed learners and students may apply
- +Internet access and time to finish before the access deadline