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GreenPlumbers is an international training and accreditation program designed to assist plumbers and tradesman about understanding their role in the environment and public health. The organization’s goal is to train plumbers to promote the benefits of water conservation and the reduction of GHG emissions. The focus is on changing consumer and plumbing behavior through the use of energy efficiency and water saving technologies.

History
GreenPlumbers is a global brand formed by the Master Plumbers & Mechanical Services Association (MPMSAA) in Australia in 2000, as a result of the severe drought that continues in that country today. The GreenPlumbers curriculum was developed in conjunction with RMIT University (Melbourne) and the Australian Greenhouse Gas Office. The GreenPlumbers brand is owned by Green Invest, with training provided by MPMSAA. Onni, Inc. dba GreenPlumbers USA is the contractual arm of Green Invest and MPMSAA in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Training
In cooperation with the MPMSAA and RMIT University, Melbourne, the GreenPlumbers series of workshops were designed to teach plumbers skills and knowledge about the environmental considerations of their work.

GreenPlumbers training consists of a five-course, 32 hour, accreditation in environmental and technical issues including Climate Care, Caring For Our Water, Solar Hot Water, Water Efficient Technology, and Inspection Report Services.

GreenPlumbers training programs are designed to assist plumbers in understanding their role in relation to environmental & public health, and to consult consumers on:
 * energy/water/cost savings (short-term and long-term cost comparisons and environmental benefits)
 * latest technology and energy saving appliances
 * practical appliances & installation knowledge
 * environmental impacts of plumbing services, appliances and household practices
 * consumer information

Primary Workshops
GreenPlumbers provides training through five primary workshops.

Climate Care is a workshop that provides instruction on how to take care of our climate including gas emissions in home and business using topics that cover hot water heating, energy consumption, heating appliances, and cooling appliances.

Caring for Our Water is an introduction to the water cycle process and the new technologies and behaviors that contribute to conservation through topics like water efficient products, reducing household water consumption, storm water runoff pollution and prevention, and household water audits.

Solar Hot Water provides information on new technology in the solar hot water industry, rebate information, and retro-fit sizing and installation.

Water Efficient Technology is an overview of the dynamic technologies that shape future conservation efforts through the use of Recycled Water, rain water, Graywater, Septic Tanks/Wastewater Treatment Systems, and Environmental/Public Health/Safety Regulations.

Inspection Report Services is an overview of domestic and commercial water auditing, inspections and reporting, assessment and strategies--including water and energy audits, commercial/industrial and residential buildings, and creating a master plan for future improvements.