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The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is an independent not-for-profit credentialing, quality assurance, and standards organization for the home performance and weatherization industry. Based in Malta, New York, BPI develops technical standards for residential energy efficiency retrofit work. BPI is approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. as an accredited developer of American National Standards.

=History=

Founded in 1993, BPI's founders aimed to create a resource for independent third-party verification. Since then, BPI has been developing technical standards and in 1996 issued its first authorizations for weatherization auditors and installation personnel. BPI continues to certify individuals in energy efficient residential retrofit work and also accredits companies that follow BPI's standards.

Recent legislation promoting energy efficient retrofits have required BPI certified professionals for the retrofits. [Info about said legislation.]

=Credentialing=

BPI offers two kinds of credentials: certifications for individuals and accreditation for contractors.

=References=

=External Links= BPI Website

Types of BPI Certification

=See Also= Building Performance

Green Retrofit

Weatherization

Building Science

Energy Efficiency