Issued nationally rather than by one state. Each state page repeats the ones that matter there.
BPI credentials used for HOMES/HEAR and WAP (Building Analyst, Building Science Principles, HEP)
Verified Oct 21, 2026Issued by Building Performance Institute (BPI)
- Cost
- Not verified
- Hours / length
- Not verified
- Renewal
- 3 years
BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) and related BPI certifications
Verified Oct 21, 2026Issued by Building Performance Institute (BPI)
- Cost
- exam fee set by each BPI test centre
- Hours / length
- Not verified
- Renewal
- 3 years
BPI GoldStar Contractor
Verified Oct 21, 2026Issued by Building Performance Institute (BPI)
- Cost
- Not verified
- Hours / length
- Not verified
- Renewal
- Not verified
RESNET Certified HERS Rater
Verified Oct 21, 2026Issued by RESNET
- Cost
- Not verified
- Hours / length
- Not verified
- Renewal
- Not verified
NABCEP Board Certified PV Installation Professional (PVIP)
Verified Oct 21, 2026Issued by NABCEP
- Cost
- Not verified
- Hours / length
- 58 hours
- Renewal
- 3 years
LEED Green Associate / LEED AP (GBCI)
Verified Oct 21, 2026Issued by GBCI / USGBC
- Cost
- LEED Green Associate exam $250 ($200 USGBC members)
- Hours / length
- Not verified
- Renewal
- 2 years
PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC)
Verified Oct 21, 2026Issued by PHIUS
- Cost
- Not verified
- Hours / length
- Not verified
- Renewal
- Not verified
NAHB Certified Green Professional (CGP)
Verified Oct 21, 2026Issued by NAHB
- Cost
- Not verified
- Hours / length
- 18 hours
- Renewal
- 3 years
ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) / Residential Energy Inspector-Plans Examiner (79)
Verified Oct 21, 2026Issued by International Code Council
- Cost
- exam B1 $320; 79 from $305 (ICC Store listings, possibly dated)
- Hours / length
- Not verified
- Renewal
- Not verified
NATE HVAC certification (Ready-to-Work, Core + Specialty)
Provisional · checked Oct 21, 2026Issued by NATE
- Cost
- Not verified
- Hours / length
- Not verified
- Renewal
- 2 years
FGIA InstallationMasters (window and door installer)
Verified Oct 21, 2026Issued by FGIA (developed by AAMA)
- Cost
- registration $425 (Replacement or New Construction) / $450 (Combined) + $80 training manual (2026)
- Hours / length
- Not verified
- Renewal
- Not verified