The California Building Performance Contractors Association has been busy offering training for building-industry consultants who do energy efficiency testing and retrofits – contractor services that are expected to be in ever-greater demand thanks to federal stimulus programs aimed at energy efficiency, incentive programs offered by utilities, and AB811, a state law that authorizes municipalities to offer homeowners financing for renewable-energy and other energy efficiency improvements.

The usual fee for CBPCA’s three-day training program covering that subject is $675, but funding from electric utility Southern California Edison has lowered that fee to $300 for the next training session, scheduled for October 8-10 in Buena Park, in northwestern Orange County.

CBPCA says the course is designed to highlight “emerging opportunities in the building performance industry and focuses on marketing, sales, and business development for contractors and consultants.” The association adds that the course is an important component of the Home Performance with Energy Star training it offers throughout the state.

Students who complete CBPCA’s training series are eligible for certification testing by the Building Performance Institute and participation in the Southern California Edison/Gas Company’sHome Performance with Energy Starprogram.

Contact Harry Ford at (510) 444-8707, ext. 206, for enrollment information.Click herefor training schedule and further CBPCA contact information.