What is an Energy Auditor and What Do They Do
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What is an Energy Auditor and What Do They Do
DENBY ENERGY ENERGY AUDIT TRAINING PROGRAMS Be An Energy Auditor You have made a great choice to learn more about this incredible business opportunity. Denby Energy is the leader in Energy Audit training, sales and support because we are the only ones who provide you 5 different audit training and certification programs, including home and Commercial energy audit training and a constant flow of new and valuable resources, programs and upgrades. At Denby Energy, we are a pioneer in this industry and are the only ones to provide instruction on how to start your own business, resources critical for your success, and continued training opportunities. When you purchase a Denby Energy product you get only the best. Our goal is your success. What is an Energy Auditor and What Do They Do? An Energy Auditor is a trained professional that provides valuable benefits to home and business owners by identifying wasted energy and providing solutions to eliminate or reduce the wasted energy. What does an Energy Audit include? The term energy audit is broad and includes everything from a simple “eye-ball audit” to comprehensive tech-based audits that incorporate blower doors, thermal imaging, combustions analyzers, and more. www.denbyenergy.com [email protected] What Type Of Audit Should I Do? The wonderful thing about Energy Auditing is that there is no wrong answer. You can easily build your business doing “eye-ball audits”, or doing a tech-based approach, or anything in between. No matter which way you choose, they are all positive actions that save energy, save money, reduce greenhouse gases and put people back to work. The only real differences are the level of effort to do the audit, the savings produced, and the cost of the audit. No matter whether you want to start off with the basic energy auditing or you want to jump into the tech-based audits, Denby Energy, provides you with all the training, support and resources you need to succeed. We are your one-stop-shop for energy efficiency (auditing) training, sales, support and resources. Can anyone be an auditor? How big is the market? Yes. As long as you have the desire and motivation, Denby Energy will teach you what you need to know. The Denby Energy programs are written exclusively for your success and focus 100% on making certain our auditors understand what they need to know to do an audit and how to turn that knowledge into a business. Energy Auditing has one of the largest markets of any business today. Virtually every home and every business will benefit from identifying and eliminating wasted energy. There are literally thousands of potential clients that are seeking your services. Commercial businesses There are over 23 million small businesses in the United States that need to reduce their energy costs in order to stay competitive. City Name - Businesses New York - 649,717 Chicago - 176,605 Dallas - 107,337 San Francisco - 90,599 City Name – Businesses Los Angeles - 341,117 Houston - 173,651 San Diego - 97,832 Phoenix - 89,253 All data - U.S. Census. Home Energy Audits There are more than 127 million homes in the United States. Energy audits can save home owners an average of 30% on their energy costs. How much can I charge for an audit? Home audits range from $99 to $900 depending on the location, size of the home and the method of auditing being used. Generally, eye-ball audits start in the $99 range and tech-heavy audits around $500. Commercial audits are often based on the square footage of the building, but also can vary based on the method of audit and the location. As a general rule-of-thumb you can expect to make significantly more money doing commercial energy audits than you will doing home audits. A relatively small audit can generate about $1,500 in revenue for you. www.denbyenergy.com 2 Can I make money doing this? Yes. How much you can make in this career is up to YOU! According to a Yahoo, Hot Jobs article on green jobs, energy auditors can earn between $70,000 to $106,000. Let’s say you did 1 (home) audit a day, 5 days a week and you charged $250 per audit. You could make $65,000. [email protected] How do you turn energy audit training into a money maker for you? There are a lot of ways to make money in the energy auditing business. There is nothing to stop you from finding your own way. In the meantime, here are the big two we tell to our students. 1) Get a Job. There are two main ways to get “hired”. a) Look for jobs the traditional way. b) Contact with “trade” providers – contractors, electricians, plumbers, roofers, etc., can use your services as a “plug-in” to their existing business model. Get hired as a new branch of their business to provide energy audit services to their customers 2) Be Your Own Boss. The real secret of energy auditing is that the power of the audit is in the hands of the auditor – that means you. a) Start your own business. You can do it on the weekends or nights to start with. Our programs show you exactly how. b) Independent contractor. Work with others as an independent contractor. c) Use lead generation companies to get leads and firm appointment. Is it New? No. Energy Auditing has been around since the 1970s. But its value has never been more desired with increased green awareness and the 1) The pay check. As an employee, you get paid for your work. 2) The work. Some companies provide the work. Disadvantages: 1) Smaller pay check. You only get a set rate no matter how much you work. 2) You can get fired. Someone else controls your fate. Advantages: 1) You can roll it out in small steps if you need – nights/weekends until you establish yourself. 2) You are your own boss. You can’t give yourself a “pink slip”. 3) The profits are yours, not your bosses. Disadvantages: 1) You are your own boss. 2) You can’t fire yourself. Will It Work In My Town? The number of customers is huge – forget the 127 million homeowners in the U.S. – let’s focus on a small town instead. 1) Let’s say you live in a town of 65,000 economic downturn. It is an amazing way to enter the green economy – one that makes money by saving homeowners and business owners money. people. Say you did 1 audit a day, 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year. That is only 260 clients. That leaves 64,740 clients still in need of your services! 2) Let’s say you did this for 10 years. That is 2,600 customers – leaving 62,400 potential customers still needing your services! Can you begin to see the longevity and effect of this business? Will it last? Energy auditing is a long term career business. With over 127 million homes and 23 million small businesses, there is a huge “book of work” to be done. On top of that, these homes and businesses will need to be updated regularly, they will have upgrades and improvements that need validation. www.denbyenergy.com Advantages: 3 [email protected] How Much Can I Save? Every home or commercial business is unique when it comes to energy use and therefore energy savings. Energy Star has determined that on a national basis, the average home can save 30% with an energy audit – or around $700. That’s a mortgage payment or 2 car payments every year! What does $700 Mean? What Type of Careers can benefit from Energy Efficiency Training? Here is a short sample of some of the people who have purchased Denby Energy Programs so far: * GED Grads * High School Grads * College Graduates * Graduate School Grads * Trade School Grads * Architects * Lawyers * Contractors * Tradesmen * Handymen * Realtors That means $700 every year. So in 2 years they would save $1,400 and in 3 years save $2,100. Energy savings are REAL and they are significant. * Property Managers * Facility Managers * Accountants * National Park Service * Retirees * Moms * Entrepreneurs * Sales Persons * Home Services * Solar Companies * Wind Companies * Green Marketers * Etc, etc. How hard is energy auditing? It is actually really simple. Let us give you a simple example. Say you walked into your favorite lunch spot. After taking our course, you will be trained to glance up at the lighting. You notice that they have thirty 100 watt light bulbs operating 12 hours a day, 365 days a year. You do some quick math (we teach you these easy formulas) and you find that it costs this business almost $1,300 a year. Comparable CFLs cost about $235 a year. In about 10 minutes, an energy auditor helps that business owner save over $1,070! Can It Be More Complex? You bet. Auditing can get very complex and that is a great thing, because it means there is a lot of room for career growth and advancement. Building shell evaluations include use of tools like blower doors and infrared cameras. These tools are great and add another dimension to building science, but they are not essential to saving money. As the example above showed, energy efficiency can be simple or you can build it out into more. Either way, Denby Energy will teach you how. We have the perfect program for you to get started. www.denbyenergy.com 4 [email protected] What options are available for energy audits? There are a number of different options available for someone wanting to start out in the energy efficiency business. The first and most important distinction is that there are two classes of auditing – Audits on Commercial operations, like office buildings and shopping plazas - and Audits on Homes. Both have unique approaches and unique issues. We will help you pick a program that’s right for you. Home Energy Audits Commercial Energy Audits Help Home Owners Save Money by lowering their energy bills. Read below about how Denby Energy can get you started. Help Business Owners Save Money by lowering their energy bills. Read below about how Denby Energy can get you started. www.denbyenergy.com 5 [email protected] Home Energy Audit Training Home energy auditing is a great opportunity for three reasons: 1) There are potential clients everywhere. There are over 127 million homes in the United States. Many of your friends, relatives and acquaintances own homes or know others that do. 2) It is inexpensive to start a home auditing operation. Most home audits can be done with a pen and paper and don’t require expensive tools. 3) You can work full-time or part-time at the business. Since overhead is so low, the business fits to your schedule and needs. Denby Energy Home Audit Training Programs are: 1) Specifically designed to get you trained, certified, and up and running. 2) Business courses that teach you exactly how to be an energy auditor, how to set up the business and how to market your services, and are not just a “theory course.” 3) Built around our experience and have been used to train over 1,000 others like you. “Hi, Mike. I am back to work thanks to your program.” Ted S., Oregon Denby Energy is the ONLY Provider giving you 3 Home Energy Audit Training tracks: 3 Home Audit Training Options www.denbyenergy.com 6 [email protected] Denby Energy – Home Energy Audit Training 1) Get Trained – You get our industry leading Home Energy Auditor Training, which includes 8 expertly crafted modules. 2) Get Certified – You get the best certification in Tier 1 energy efficiency today – the National Energy and Sustainability Institute (NEASI) certification. 3) Get Audit Resources – You get the essential resources to perform the audit with skill and expertise. Our easy-to-follow forms, templates, software and guides walk you through all aspects of the audit and provide your clients with a professional report and solutions guide. 4) Get Marketing Training – You get Denby Energy proprietary marketing training that is unparalleled in the industry. We train you on how to effectively market your services. 5) Get Business Start Up Tools – You get a business start up kit, which includes business financial spreadsheets, templates for business cards, flyers, brochures and more. How Long will the Denby Energy Course Take? The Denby Energy course is designed to help you learn at your pace. It is all downloaded training materials, done at your pace and on your schedule. The program can be done in less than 1 week. www.denbyenergy.com When Do I get the Materials? All the Denby Energy materials are downloadable. That means you get instant access to start your training and you get the materials downloaded to your computer so you have them forever. 7 [email protected] INCLUDES: Everything in the Get Started Package listed above, PLUS: 1) Exclusive Online Video Training With our exclusive Virtual Academy online learning, you learn the Home Energy Audit Training by watching videos on your computer. No one else gives you this option. 2) Exclusive Online Window Film (Tint) Course Window Film can be a critical aspect to energy efficiency, but there is a lot of confusion about window film. Get the Facts here. You get our exclusive, online course from a leading industry expert. Learn how it really works and what you can do with it. “My staff and I have been through the residential and the commercial training. We made the right choice for us. The written course material is complete and thorough and the class is just what we all needed to prompt us through the training in the most efficient way while staying home. You and your staff do an excellent job of communicating the material using the latest in web technology. Kudos on a job well done and thank you for helping us get our energy auditing company off and running beyond our own expectations.” R. Kight www.denbyenergy.com 8 [email protected] Training For BPI and RESNET Home Energy Auditor Certification 1) Get Trained – You get industry leading Training for BPI and RESNET Certification. Online BPI e-learning Training or RESNET HESP curriculum. 24 hours of self-paced e-learning modules. Residential Energy Textbook (mailed to you) Study guides Practice exam questions 2) Get Certified – Upon completion of the training, you will sit for the BPI Building Analyst certification exam. Additionally, you will take a 2 day live course and field examination at one of our 9 nationwide locations. 3) Get Denby Energy Enhanced Edition Free – You get Denby Energy proprietary Tier 1 training that is unparalleled in the industry. 4) Guarantee – If you fail to pass your certification exam, for any reason, you can retake the course curriculum at no additional cost. You will be responsible for testing and certification fees. How Long will the BPI and RESNET Courses Take? When Do I get the Materials? All the materials are online training and downloadable. That means you get instant access to start your training. You will also receive the Residential Energy book in the mail. These programs are online learning as well, so you take them at your pace. It generally takes 1-2 weeks to get through the materials. BPI and RESNET require field training and written exams. Those are done in a 2 day training program, live in person at one of our 9 regional training centers. www.denbyenergy.com 9 [email protected] Training for BPI and RESNET Certification Denby Energy is proud to provide a complete suite of BPI and RESNET courses. We offer: 1) Training for BPI a. Building Analyst – this is the first step if you are just starting out with the BPI training. b. Building Envelope – this is the second step that you do not do until you have taken and passed the BPI – Building Analyst course. c. How BPI works i. BPI itself does not do any “training”. It is only the testing body. There are hundreds of affiliates out there who have been approved by BPI to provide training. ii. If you take course work with one of the approved providers, then you qualify to sit for the BPI exam. iii. The BPI-based training courses we offer qualify you to sit for the BPI exams. iv. BPI Exams 1. There are 2 types of exams for the BPI program a. First is a written test. This test is done on a computer, but requires a proctor to be present in the room. b. Second is a live audit. The primary focus of the audit is combustion analysis, but you are required to go over the basic elements of the audit including use of a blower door. 2. The BPI training we provide (except for the Online training only class) includes all testing and exam fees. 3. You will learn all the training materials online via video, then you will schedule the date and time for your live exam and field test. You will then show up at one of the 9 different training locations across the United States. 2) Training for RESNET a. All BPI students our qualified to sit for the RESNET HESP (Home Energy Survey Professional) exam. (exam fees for the HESP are separate). b. HERS – Home Energy Rating System is a far more complex course that the HESP and requires a 5 day classroom training. Please contact us if you are interested in pursuing this path. www.denbyenergy.com 10 [email protected] Commercial Energy Audit Training. Level 1 and Level 2 Training No one else offers such a complete training portfolio. Commercial energy audit training focuses on teaching you how to audit commercial businesses, from simple structures stand alone structures to strip malls, office buildings, warehouses, box stores and more. Commercial energy auditing has several unique advantages over home energy auditing. 1) Commercial buildings use far more energy, so there is more to save – and more to make! 2) A business usually has a more long-term approach to costs and expenses and can understand how changes can help them in the long run. The Denby Energy Advantage: 1) Exclusive Training No other provider offers you commercial energy auditing like this. The only similar one in the entire market place is one we created. 2) Level 2 training at Denby Energy Denby Energy is the ONLY provider to offer the exclusive Level 2 Commercial Training program. This gives you even more detailed knowledge and training on Commercial Energy auditing. “What a GREAT informative course. I will truly suggest this course to everyone I know. Thanks again.” Wayne B., Indiana Denby Energy is the ONLY Provider giving you 3 Commercial Energy Audit Training tracks: 3 Commercial Audit Training Options www.denbyenergy.com 11 [email protected] Denby Energy – Commercial Energy Audit Training Enhanced Edition 1Get Trained – You get our industry leading Commercial Energy Auditor Training, which includes 11 expertly crafted modules. 2Get Certified – You get the best certification in Tier 1 energy efficiency today – the National Energy and Sustainability Institute (NEASI) certification. 3Get Audit Resources – You get the essential resources to perform the audit with skill and expertise. Our easy-to-follow forms, templates, software and guides walk you through all aspects of the audit and provide your clients with a professional report and solutions guide. 4Get Marketing Training – You get Denby Energy proprietary marketing training that is unparalleled in the industry. We train you on how to effectively market your services. 5Get Business Start Up Tools – You get a business start up kit, which includes business financial spreadsheets, templates for business cards, flyers, brochures and more. How long will the Denby Energy Course Take? The Denby Energy course is designed to help you learn at your pace. It is all downloadable training, done at your pace. The program can be done in less than 1 week www.denbyenergy.com When Do I get the Materials? All the Denby Energy materials are online and downloadable. That means you get instant access to start your training and you get the materials downloaded to your computer so you have them forever. 12 [email protected] Includes everything in the Get Started Package PLUS: 1) Online Video Training- Exclusive Video training gives you a huge advantage over the Get Started program. Video Training results in better comprehension, stronger retention and higher test score on certification test (included). 2) Online Window Film (Tint) Course - Exclusive Window Film can be a critical aspect to energy efficiency, but there is a lot of confusion about window film. Get the Facts here. You get our exclusive, online course from a leading industry expert. “I also wanted to thank you for the outstanding presentation of the home energy side of the training. It was extremely informative yet presented in a very simple and understanding way. My company performed several audits this week, and they were done in a much more productive manner then any others we have done to date.” John Kijek www.denbyenergy.com 13 [email protected] Includes everything in the Get Started and Pro Packages PLUS: 1) LEVEL 2 Commercial Energy Audit Training. The Turn-Key Package is the perfect choice for those who want Tier I and Tier II Commercial Energy Audit Training for one bundled price. The Turn-Key package has everything included in the Pro Package PLUS 1 Key addition. You get our exclusive Tier II Commercial Online Training Course. An online educational training, the Commercial Energy Tier II module picks up where Tier I leaves off, digging deep into the technologies and energy systems behind energy conservation. The Tier II training module will take you into 11 separate areas that will expand your learning and opportunities for energy efficiency. “Thanks! I’m impressed with your program. I had an energy management consulting business in the 80’s and am now coming back around for part time work. Your materials should make my transition back to energy auditing fairly simple. Good Work!” David L., Pennsylvania www.denbyenergy.com 14 [email protected] Combine your training packages and save a lot! We bundle some of our most popular training packages so you get the same great training for a special price. Why bundle? 1) If you are thinking about taking Home Auditing – either Denby or BPI – you NEED to add Commercial to that – why ignore 23 Million potential clients? The smart bet is to bundle Commercial with whatever home program you buy. 2) If you are buying Commercial Audit, you will want to add at least a basic level of home energy auditing. Commercial may be your focus, but understanding some of the basics of home systems is essential for getting residential clients. www.denbyenergy.com 15 [email protected] Why Use the Denby Energy Program? The main reason to use the Denby Energy programs is because they are solution oriented, action based programs that have one goal: to train you right! We offer programs that NO ONE in the industry can touch! We give you three tracks – *Track 1 is Denby Energy –all you need to get started. *Track 2 is professional training for: BPI, RESNET, LEED and more. *Track 3 is commercial energy audit training – no one else offers the same Level 1 and Level 2 commercial training. We are the ONLY provider to put these programs together in an effective learning solution that works for your success. The 80/20 Rule. Denby Energy Get Started Program is built on the 80/20 rule which says that you can get 80% of the savings of a full out tech-heavy audit, with 20% of the effort. That means our basic auditors can go out and get a business or homeowner 80% of the savings the Professional program people can, with less effort and expense. There is no magic to this. It is merely an application of the law of diminishing returns. In other words, after a threshold (in this case about 80%) it requires more and more effort, technology and cost to get each additional % of savings. The Denby Energy approach gets about 80% of the savings, and then moves on to the next business or home before the input required to get the savings rises to an unprofitable level for the business owner, homeowner and auditor. Get Results. The Denby Energy programs train you on the essentials of energy auditing and give you the resources to make it happen. Our programs include marketing modules targeted towards getting you out the door and building your business. Our programs contain spreadsheet, audit templates, marketing materials and business start up essentials to make sure you are prepared to do audits, not just the theory behind the business. Get Started Now. One of the greatest aspects of the Denby Energy program is you can get started in as little as 2 weeks. No delay in getting out the door. The Denby Energy programs are designed for selfstudy so you can go at your pace. And when you become part of the Denby Energy system, you are part of a network of inspectors and business growth that will help propel your energy auditing career to new levels. Denby Energy, LLC 14362 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 [email protected] www.denbyenergy.com 1-888-813-3629 16 Success is NOT an accident- It is Planned Sales and Marketing Success starts with planning – the right training from the right provider. And then you need the keys to learning how to turn that training into a successful part-time or full-time endeavor. Denby Energy is the ONLY provider who gives you not only 2 different ways to learn energy efficiency – Get Started – or Professional Career. Denby Energy is also the ONLY provider to combine that training with sales and marketing training. Sales and marketing is ESSENTIAL to your SUCCES! Partner With Us Partner with Denby Energy and include our training materials into your programs, sell it under your own name, or build a business around reselling our training programs to your audience. We have a number of different options available to help you integrate our Proprietary training materials into a business format that works for you and us. Affiliate Program Trainers If you currently provide training opportunities, Denby Energy has an opportunity for you. Denby Energy has an excellent online affiliate program that allows resellers to receive generous margins. Private Label Our Exclusive Training Series Take our training materials and put your name on them for continuity or brand identity and be certain that you are training with the best, but you build your brand awareness in the process. Denby Energy, LLC 14362 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 1-888-813-3629 www.denbyenergy.com 17 What You Get With Denby Energy “The course was very informational, concise and easy to understand.” Jesus B., North Carolina 1) Get Started Package 2) Pro Package 3) Turn-Key Package 1) BPI Building Analyst Training 2) RESNET HESP Training 3) BPI & Commercial “I just wanted to say thanks for your help. I’d like to add that your course was one of the most enjoyable and informative I’ve taken.” Keith M., New Jersey 1) Get Started Package 2) Pro Package 3) Turn-Key Package Level 2 Commercial Energy Audit Training + www.denbyenergy.com + 18 [email protected] Although not required for doing an audit, if you want to take our professional courses, you will want tools and we have you covered with industry leading discounts. If you are taking BPI courses, tools are required to perform an audit under those guidelines. The Blower Door. This tool is most often used to create a depressurized environment, the manometer (computer consol) then calculates how much air movement there is in the structure, telling you whether the building is “leaky” or “tight”. Duct “blaster”. This is used to pressurize the central air handing duct work to test for leaks. Like the Blower door, it does not “find” or “repair” leaks, just shows you that you have them. Carbon Monoxide Detector. This tool used to make sure there is not an unsafe level of carbon monoxide in a structure. Since CO is odorless and colorless, you will use this to make sure the structure is safe. Gas Leak Detector. This tool used to “sniff” for leaks in a natural gas line. It is used for safety detection – to prevent explosions, fires or other dangers. It is also used to check for leaks that are costing the building owner money. Combustion Analyzer. Used to test the combustion gases (water heater, furnace, etc.) to make sure the unit is operating safely and efficiently. IR Thermometer. This is a noncontact thermometer. That means you point and pull the trigger and it tells you the temperature of the object – has a red laser pointer so you know what you are pointing at. TOOL DISCOUNTS Infrared Camera. Similar to an IR thermometer, the Camera shows a graphic image of temperature differences. If pointed at a wall it will show the “hot” and “cold” spots on the wall. We work with the largest tool distributor in the United States and can give you the absolute best price and service. Get a full tool set for as little as $219 a month. www.denbyenergy.com 19 [email protected] What Do I Do Next? Take Action! Get Started Now. The biggest issue for some people is actually making a decision. Trust us. You will not be disappointed. We have a great refund policy and guarantee, so take the next step and take action now. Success comes with action. NEED A RECOMMENDATION? START HERE - with the Home Pro Package – our most popular. $397 R egular ly $579 On Sale Now Only “Denby Energy’s program has everything a person needs to be successful and become trained in the desirable and profitable renewable energy business.” Green Earl, Founder American Energy Conservation Group. “Because of your certification I have been able to successfully complete Commercial Energy Audits and have a created a profitable business as a result of your training. Thanks again for making this all possible.” Jason Ibara, Hawaii $397 Act Fast - Limited Time Offer From there you can always Add Commercial – (Just pay the difference) From there you can always upgrade to BPI or RESNET (again, paying the difference). Wait to buy tools until your training is complete (as a former student, you get even better discounts!) So Take Action Today Get Started and you could be certified and doing energy audits in a week or less. 1-888-813-3629 www.denbyenergy.com 20 [email protected]