The Montana Weatherization Training Center

In honor of 49th Annual National Weatherization Day, we'd like to highlight the dedicated and selfless workers of the Weatherization Assistance Program ( ), and the incredible benefits the programs provides for its recipients.

Weatherization workers work tirelessly throughout the year in various types of weather and housing conditions to provide clients with more air-tight, energy efficient, and healthy homes. They attend countless hours of training to ensure their skills and practices are fine-tuned and that their weatherizing efforts are scientifically sound and health conscious.

The Weatherization Assistance Program provides weatherizing services to low-income families and individuals and their homes at no cost to them. Many of the clients of the WAP program include senior citizens, veterans, people with disabilities, and families with children.

Did you know?

Every dollar invested in returns over $4.50 to society in energy, health, and safety benefits.

On average, weatherization saves households $514 in out-of-pocket medical expenses and$583 in pay due to
fewer missed work days.

was launched as a fast, cost-effective, and environmentally sound way to prevent future energy shortages in the United States while reducing the Nation's dependence on imported energy supplies. It was signed into law by President Gerald Ford on August 14, 1976.

is an incredibly successful federal, state & local partnership that serves every county in the US and 5 US territories.

We're offering a NEW Energy Audit training and certification pilot program in partnership with Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)!

This pilot program will educate attendees in energy auditing and information needed to challenge the Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) exam through the Building Performance Institute. The BA-T certification exam is a practical test using blower doors and other diagnostic equipment.

Why offer this program?

The DEQ Energy Bureau is charged with the development and implementation of the Montana Home Energy Rebates Program. One of the major areas of emphasis in the Program is the development and support of trained and certified, Montana-based residential energy auditors to drive residential energy conservation markets forward in Montana.

The Rebates Program will not only increase demand for residential energy services by offsetting costs of energy modeling and efficiency upgrades for participants, but also help increase access to and defray costs associated with auditor training and certification through the Building Performance Institute (BPI).

Who should take this training?

• Montana-based individuals and businesses interested in Building Performance Institute (BPI), residential energy auditor training and certification.
• Private contractors/Builders
• Home Inspectors
• Employees of energy efficiency programs
• Anyone looking for a future career in the home performance field

Find out more athttps://deq.mt.gov/files/Energy/Documents/DEQ_WTC_Auditor_Training_and_Certification_Pilot_Info_and_Instructions.pdf

Our Q3/Q4 schedule is up on our website! Registration links coming soon.

-Check it out at weatherization.org-

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the National Home Performance Conference in New Orleans! And a special thanks to NorthWestern Energy for funding our sponsorship that allowed us to be exhibitors!

We had tons of fun meeting fellow industry professionals and seeing old industry friends.

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