ENERGY STAR Software Analysts credentialed by the Building Science Institute are qualified to perform software analysis for the ENERGY STAR New Homes Multi Family 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 2 Required Training

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

1. ENERGY STAR Software Analyst Level 1
2. ENERGY STAR Multi Family training by Building Science Institute (4.8 hours)

ENERGY STAR Software Analyst Level 2 Required Assessments

1. ENERGY STAR Multi Family exam proctored by Building Science Institute
2. 10 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 apartment units on 1st floor adjacent to stairwell/elevator
   2. 2 apartment units on 2nd floor adjacent to stairwell/elevator
   3. 2 corner apartment units on 1st floor
   4. 2 corner apartment units on 2nd floor
   5. 2 top floor apartment units, not adjacent to stairwell/elevator, not corner units

ENERGY STAR Software Analyst Level 2 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
• ENERGY STAR Multi 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

ENERGY STAR Verifiers credentialed by the Building Science Institute are qualified to perform verifications, testing, and software analysis for the ENERGY STAR New Homes Multi Family programs; perform verifications, testing, and software analysis in conformance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019, 380-2019, and ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310-2020; and perform inspections, testing, and 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, testing, and software analysis for the Indoor airPLUS, or Zero Energy Ready Home programs.

ENERGY STAR Verifier Level 2 Required Training

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

1. ENERGY STAR Verifier Level 1
2. ENERGY STAR Multi Family training by Building Science Education (4.8 hours)

ENERGY STAR Verifier Level 2 Required Assessments

1. ENERGY STAR Multi Family exam proctored by Building Science Education
2. 10 energy models in HouseRater (plans & specs provided by Building Science Education), evaluated by Quality Assessor or Quality Assessment Designee credentialed by the Building Science Institute
   1. 2 apartment units on 1st floor adjacent to stairwell/elevator
   2. 2 apartment units on 2nd floor adjacent to stairwell/elevator
   3. 2 corner apartment units on 1st floor
   4. 2 corner apartment units on 2nd floor
   5. 2 top floor apartment units, not adjacent to stairwell/elevator, not corner units
3. 5 pre-drywall/insulation ENERGY STAR Multi Family verifications mentored by Quality Assessor or Quality Assessment Designee credentialed by the Building Science Institute
4. 5 final ENERGY STAR Multi Family verifications mentored by Quality Assessor or Quality Assessment Designee credentialed by the Building Science Institute

ENERGY STAR Verifier Level 2 Competencies

ENERGY STAR Verifiers must demonstrate knowledge of:

• ICC International Energy Code, 2018
• ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019
• ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2019
• ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310-2020
• ENERGY STAR Single Family program requirements
• ENERGY STAR Multi Family program requirements
• HouseRater
• residential construction systems
• operation of processes
• delivery of services
• defects which may occur during construction of a dwelling unit
• failures in the operation of a process
• deficiencies in the delivery of services
• building science
• significance of deviations found with regard to energy code, residential construction specifications, operation of processes, and the delivery of services

Zero Energy Ready Home Verifier Level 1 is credentialed by the Building Science Institute to perform verifications, testing, and software analysis for the Zero Energy Ready Home Single Family program; perform verifications, testing, and software analysis in conformance with referenced standards, codes, and program requirements; and perform inspections, testing, and 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, testing, and software analysis for the Zero Energy Ready Home Multi Family program.

Zero Energy Ready Home  Verifier Level 1 Required Training

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

1. ENERGY STAR Verifier Level 1 credential by Building Science Institute
2. Indoor airPLUS Verifier training by Building Science Institute (2 hours)
3. Zero Energy Ready Home Single Family training by Building Science Institute (2 hours)

Zero Energy Ready Home Verifier Level 1 Required Assessments

1. Zero Energy Ready Home Single Family exam proctored by Building Science Institute
2. 5 pre-drywall/insulation Zero Energy Ready Home Single Family verifications mentored by Quality Assessor or Quality Assessment Designee credentialed by the Building Science Institute
3. 5 final Zero Energy Ready Home Single Family verifications mentored by Quality Assessor or Quality Assessment Designee credentialed by the Building Science Institute

Zero Energy Ready Home Verifier Level 1 Competencies

Zero Energy Ready Home Verifiers must demonstrate knowledge of:

• ICC International Energy Code, 2018
• ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019
• ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2019
• ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310-2020
• ENERGY STAR Single Family program requirements
• Indoor airPLUS program requirements
• Zero Energy Ready Home Single Family program requirements
• HouseRater
• residential construction systems
• operation of processes
• delivery of services
• defects which may occur during construction of a dwelling unit
• failures in the operation of a process
• deficiencies in the delivery of services
• building science
• significance of deviations found with regard to energy code, residential construction specifications, operation of processes, and the delivery of services

Prior to credentialing, candidates must have documented work experience as:

• ENERGY STAR® Verifier, 3 years performing energy ratings OR
• 3 years performing Quality Control in construction as a qualified engineer, inspector, or architect OR
• 3 years of experience in residential construction as a builder, green building verifier, energy auditor, or performing weatherization PLUS experience performing at least 25 energy ratings (energy rating experience may be gained during training phase prior to credentialing; if True North Quality Management Services Quality Assessor candidate, may be gained through secondment to verification organization with provision that candidate does NOT perform conformity assessments on that verification organization for a period not to exceed one year) OR
• Current certification as a RESNET® Quality Assurance Designee

Quality Assessor / Quality Assessment Designee Required Training

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

1. ASQ Auditing Fundamentals 1 (8 hours)
2. ASQ Auditing Fundamentals 2 (9 hours)
3. ASQ Auditing Fundamentals 3 (8 hours)
4. ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 training by Building Science Education (50 hours) 
5. ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2019 training by Building Science Education (10hours) 
6. ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310-2020 training by Building Science Education (6 hours) 
7. ANSI/ACCA 12-2018 training by Building Science Education (6 hours)
8. Energy Modeler training by Building Science Education (7 hours)
9. ENERGY STAR® Single Family training by Building Science Education (3.2 hours) 
10. ENERGY STAR® MultiFamily training by Building Science Education (4.8 hours)
11. ENERGY STAR® Quality Assessment training by Building Science Education (1 hour)
12. ISO 19011-2018 training by Building Science Education (3 hours) 
13. ISO 17020-2012 training by Building Science Education (20 hours)

A current or prior certification as a RESNET® QAD may waive up to 40 hours of training on ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 through a challenge test proctored by Building Science Education.

Quality Assessor / Quality Assessment Designee Required Assessments

Prior to credentialing and deployment, candidates must successfully complete the following assessments:

1. ASQ Auditing Fundamentals 3 exam
2. ENERGY STAR® Single Family exam proctored by Building Science Education
3. ENERGY STAR® MultiFamily exam proctored by Building Science Education
4. 20 ENERGY STAR® software file evaluations mentored by True North QMS QualityAssessor
5. 10 ENERGY STAR® field evaluations mentored by True North QMS Quality Assessor
6. Building Science Institute Policies 09-2021 “General Requirements for Verification Organizations”, 10-2021 “Structural Requirements for Verification Organizations”, 11-2021 “Resource Requirements for Verification Organizations”, and 12-2021 “Process Requirements for Verification Organizations” conformity assessments mentored by True North QMS Quality Assessor

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 Education (12 hours) 
3. ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310-2020 (4 hours)
4. Energy Modeler training by Building Science Education (7 hours)
5. HouseRater training by Building Science Education (2 hours)

Energy Code Software Analyst Required Assessments

1. ICC-proctored Plans Examiner exam
2. 10 energy models in HouseRater (plans & specs provided by Building Science Education), 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
   5. 2 apartment units