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Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology

CREST offers training in energy and building science along with customized training!

Building Performance Institute
BPI Certification/Accreditation

CREST at SUNY Canton offers Building Science training that can lead to BPI Certification and Accreditation.

BPI

Contractors

Become BPI Certified /Accredited and …

  • Offer comprehensive home energy evaluations
  • Provide real solutions, not patchwork fixes
  • Gain an advantage over competitors by learning and using building science technology
  • Provide possible NYSERDA incentives to customers

See Building Science training schedule below

 

 BUILDING PERFORMANCE
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Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal and Geothermal Training Coming Soon!

Contractors and others wishing to offer Renewable Energy Alternatives, to homeowners and small businesses, will be able to get their training right here in the North Country. Watch this site for training starting Spring and Summer 2012.

Photovoltaic

Customized Training Programs

If your company or business has a need for customized technical training in the areas of energy, home contracting, construction, manufacturing, etc. please contact the CREST Program Coordinator to discuss specifications and costs.

Customized Training
Building Science Training Schedule 2012

Schedule your BPI exam(s) with SUNY Canton a BPI Affiliate.

Once you start the certification process, you have one year to complete it before you will be required to start over as a new candidate.

Costs

  • Building Analyst - $1045.00 (36 hrs of training)
  • Envelope Specialist - $1125.00 (30 hrs of training)
  • Heating Professional - $1250.00 (35 hrs of training)
  • Cooling Professional - $925.00 (16 hrs of training)

To be certified the candidates must take and pass a written test and a field test for each individual area of specialty.

Written test $200.00 - Field test $350.00

Candidates failing to successfully complete an examination may retake the exam a 2nd & 3rd time within one year with an additional test fee.

When enough interest is available in a specific area within our training region we will organize and present a class in the local area, such as Malone, Plattsburgh, Tupper Lake, Watertown, etc.

To reduce student travel and expense, we may be able to provide classroom sessions over internet video. Contact Art Garno Program Coordinator for more information.

CREST Instructors

Matt Bullwinkel, Associate Professor
Kebbyn Giffin, Adjunct Instructor
Robin McClellan, Adjunct Instructor
Michael Newtown, Associate Professor

For more information contact:
Art Garno - Program Coordinator
CREST - SUNY Canton
34 Cornell Drive - Canton, NY 13617

Phone: 315-386-7197
Fax: 315-386-7928
garnoa@canton.edu