ComEd and Nicor Gas Team Up to Offer Advanced Certifications to Local Contractors Focused on Energy Efficiency
ComEd and Nicor Gas have joined forces to provide advanced energy efficiency certifications to graduates of their Market Development Initiative (MDI) programs. The collaboration focuses on offering Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications to enhance the capabilities of local and diverse contractors in the energy efficiency industry.
The program enables home performance professionals to conduct energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation services, strengthening their ability to provide comprehensive improvement recommendations. In December, 22 MDI graduates participated in training sessions in Chicago and Carol Stream, Illinois, working toward the Building Professional (BA-P) credential through a four-day intensive program.
Eligible participants are those who previously obtained BPI certifications in Building Science Principles (BSP) and Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) through the utilities' MDI programs.
ComEd e Nicor Gas hanno unito le forze per offrire certificazioni avanzate di efficienza energetica ai laureati dei loro programmi di Iniziativa di Sviluppo del Mercato (MDI). La collaborazione si concentra sull'offerta di certificazioni del Building Performance Institute (BPI) per migliorare le capacità dei contrattoni locali e diversificati nel settore dell'efficienza energetica.
Il programma consente ai professionisti delle performance domestiche di condurre modellazione energetica, analisi degli edifici e servizi di valutazione dei dati, rafforzando la loro capacità di fornire raccomandazioni complete per il miglioramento. Nel mese di dicembre, 22 laureati del MDI hanno partecipato a sessioni di formazione a Chicago e Carol Stream, Illinois, lavorando per ottenere la certificazione di Building Professional (BA-P) attraverso un programma intensivo di quattro giorni.
I partecipanti idonei sono coloro che hanno precedentemente ottenuto certificazioni BPI in Principi di Scienza Edilizia (BSP) e Tecnico Analista Edilizio (BA-T) attraverso i programmi MDI delle utility.
ComEd y Nicor Gas se han unido para proporcionar certificaciones avanzadas de eficiencia energética a los graduados de sus programas de Iniciativa de Desarrollo del Mercado (MDI). La colaboración se centra en ofrecer certificaciones del Instituto de Desempeño de Edificios (BPI) para mejorar las capacidades de los contratistas locales y diversos en la industria de la eficiencia energética.
El programa permite a los profesionales del rendimiento del hogar realizar modelado energético, análisis de edificios y servicios de evaluación de datos, fortaleciendo su capacidad para proporcionar recomendaciones completas de mejora. En diciembre, 22 graduados del MDI participaron en sesiones de capacitación en Chicago y Carol Stream, Illinois, trabajando para obtener la credencial de Profesional de Edificios (BA-P) a través de un programa intensivo de cuatro días.
Los participantes elegibles son aquellos que previamente obtuvieron certificaciones BPI en Principios de Ciencia de Edificios (BSP) y Técnico Analista de Edificios (BA-T) a través de los programas MDI de las utilidades.
ComEd와 Nicor Gas는 시장 개발 이니셔티브(MDI) 프로그램 졸업생들에게 고급 에너지 효율성 인증을 제공하기 위해 협력했습니다. 이 협업은 에너지 효율 산업에서 지역 다양성 계약자의 역량을 강화하기 위해 건물 성능 연구소(BPI) 인증을 제공하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.
이 프로그램은 주택 성과 전문가가 에너지 모델링, 건물 분석, 데이터 평가 서비스를 수행할 수 있도록 하여 포괄적인 개선 권장 사항을 제공할 수 있는 능력을 강화합니다. 12월에는 22명의 MDI 졸업생이 일리노이주 시카고와 캐롤 스트림에서 교육 세션에 참여하여 4일간의 집중 프로그램을 통해 건물 전문인(BA-P) 자격증을 취득하기 위해 노력했습니다.
참여 자격이 있는 사람은 유틸리티의 MDI 프로그램을 통해 건물 과학 원칙(BSP) 및 건물 분석가 기술자(BA-T) 인증을 이전에 취득한 사람들입니다.
ComEd et Nicor Gas se sont unis pour fournir des certifications avancées en efficacité énergétique aux diplômés de leurs programmes d'Initiative de Développement du Marché (MDI). La collaboration vise à offrir des certifications de l'Institut de Performance du Bâtiment (BPI) afin d'améliorer les capacités des entrepreneurs locaux et diversifiés dans le secteur de l'efficacité énergétique.
Le programme permet aux professionnels de la performance résidentielle de réaliser modélisation énergétique, analyse de bâtiments et services d'évaluation des données, renforçant ainsi leur capacité à fournir des recommandations d'amélioration complètes. En décembre, 22 diplômés du MDI ont participé à des sessions de formation à Chicago et Carol Stream, Illinois, travaillant à l'obtention de la certification de Building Professional (BA-P) à travers un programme intensif de quatre jours.
Les participants éligibles sont ceux qui ont précédemment obtenu des certifications BPI en Principes de Science du Bâtiment (BSP) et Technicien Analyste de Bâtiment (BA-T) par le biais des programmes MDI des services publics.
ComEd und Nicor Gas haben sich zusammengeschlossen, um fortschrittliche Energieeffizienz-Zertifizierungen für Absolventen ihrer Programme zur Marktentwicklung (MDI) anzubieten. Die Zusammenarbeit konzentriert sich darauf, Zertifizierungen des Building Performance Institute (BPI) anzubieten, um die Fähigkeiten lokaler und vielfältiger Auftragnehmer in der Energieeffizienzbranche zu verbessern.
Das Programm ermöglicht es Fachleuten für Wohnperformance, Energieanalysen, Gebäudeanalysen und Datenbewertungsdienste durchzuführen, wodurch ihre Fähigkeit gestärkt wird, umfassende Verbesserungsempfehlungen zu geben. Im Dezember nahmen 22 MDI-Absolventen an Schulungen in Chicago und Carol Stream, Illinois, teil und arbeiteten an der Erlangung des Building Professional (BA-P) Zertifikats im Rahmen eines vier-tägigen Intensivprogramms.
Teilnahmeberechtigt sind diejenigen, die zuvor BPI-Zertifizierungen in den Bereichen Bauwissenschaftliche Prinzipien (BSP) und Gebäudeanalyst-Techniker (BA-T) über die MDI-Programme der Versorgungsunternehmen erworben haben.
- Investment in workforce development for energy efficiency sector
- Enhancement of contractor capabilities through advanced certifications
- Focus on local and diverse business development
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Credentials designed to enhance utility training programs that help local and diverse contractors compete in the growing energy efficiency industry
The Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications will allow home performance professionals to conduct energy modeling, building analysis and data evaluation services so that they can provide more thorough improvement recommendations. The certification will allow the participants to better compete in the energy efficiency industry.
“Our goal is to equip MDI graduates with the necessary skills to succeed in this growing industry," said Kelly Lena, director of energy efficiency services for Nicor Gas. "The additional training will enhance their ability to make a significant impact in the industry while delivering essential weatherization services to the communities that need them the most."
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Nicor Gas to provide this important training opportunity,” said Nick Bafaloukos, ComEd's director of business and customer support. “By providing advanced educational opportunities, we are not only enhancing the skill set of our local, diverse workforce but also contributing to the growth and sustainability of the energy efficiency industry.”
MDI participants who achieved BPI certifications in Building Science Principles (BSP) and Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) through ComEd or Nicor Gas MDIs have been invited to further enhance their expertise by earning the prestigious Building Professional (BA-P) credential.
In December, 22 past MDI graduates participated in two sessions hosted by the utilities in
Visit ComEd.com/MDI and nicorgas.com/mdi to learn more about MDI offerings and future energy efficiency workforce trainings.
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