MALTA, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) have updated prerequisite high school diploma/GED requirements for its Retrofit Installer/Technician and Crew Leader certifications within the Home Energy Professional Certification program.
The accepted equivalents for a high school diploma/GED have been updated based on direct industry feedback, as this change better accounts for the diversity of education and practical experience currently found in the weatherization and home-energy professional workforce.