ENERGY STAR® Software Analyst Level 1

ENERGY STAR Software Analyst Level 1 is credentialed by the Building Science Institute to perform software analysis for the ENERGY STAR New Homes Single program; perform software analysis in conformance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019, 380-2019, and ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310-2020; and perform software analysis for the ICC Energy Code Prescriptive, UA, Cost Performance, and Energy Rating Index (ERI) compliance paths. They are NOT qualified to perform verifications, inspections, and testing and must work with a qualified Verifier/Field Verifier credentialed by the Building Science Institute. They are NOT qualified to perform software analysis for Indoor airPLUS or Zero Energy Ready Home program homes.

ENERGY STAR Software Analyst Level 1 Required Training

Prior to credentialing, candidates must successfully complete the following training programs:

1. ICC-approved Plans Examiner (2 hours)
2. Software analyst specific ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 training by Building Science Institute (12 hours)
3. ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310-2020 training by Building Science Institute (4 hours)
4. Energy Modeler training by Building Science Institute (7 hours)
5. ENERGY STAR Single Family training by Building Science Institute (3.2 hours)
6. HouseRater training by Building Science Institute (4 hours)
7. Indoor airPLUS training by Building Science Institute (2 hours)

ENERGY STAR Software Analyst Level 1 Required Assessments

1. ICC-proctored Plans Examiner exam
2. ENERGY STAR Single Family exam proctored by Building Science Institute
3. 8 energy models in HouseRater (plans & specs provided by Building Science Institute), evaluated by Quality Assessor or Quality Assessment Designee credentialed by the Building Science Institute
   1. 2 single story
   2. 2 2-story
   3. 2 duplexes
   4. 2 townhouses

ENERGY STAR Software Analyst Level 1 Competencies

ENERGY STAR Software Analysts must demonstrate knowledge of:

• ICC International Energy Code, 2018
• ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019
• ENERGY STAR Single Family program requirements
• HouseRater
• residential construction systems
• operation of processes
• delivery of services
• failures in the operation of a process
• deficiencies in the delivery of services