Profession

NOTICE: Due to overwhelming demand, the next several Rater trainings are already wait-listed. We are offering spots in any Energy Rater trainings to folks in the order your application was received AND approved by us. We have received over two hundred applications and our classes offered through the fall are completely full and waitlisted four times over. We will re-assess the need for additional training classes for Energy Raters after the waiting list is run through. There is still a need for rural Raters and we encourage you to apply if you live in a rural community.

There are several steps involved in becoming a certified Energy Rater in the State of Alaska. The steps in the process are:

Step I - Documented proof of two (2) years or 4,000 hours of education, training, and experience in one or more of the following areas:

Residential construction
Residential architectural or design services
Weatherization assessor
ICBO combined dwelling inspector
Residential energy auditor
residential energy efficiency

Step II - To apply to become an Energy Rater in the State of Alaska please fill out and send the following application form, a resume, two professional references, and the documented proof from Step I.

ENERGY RATER APPLICATION

Step III - Documented Training Workshops (It is good if you have completed this step before you apply to become an energy rater, although it is not necessary):

Cold Climate Home Building Course (or equivalent)
Air Tightness/Blower Door Certification Workshop

Step IV - Once these steps are completed you may be approved for rater training.

Step V - Completion of Home Energy Rater training as offered through ABSN under authority from AHFC

Step VI - Submit at least your first five energy ratings to ABSN for review. Submittals should include completed AKWarm Data Collection sheets; the AKWarm input file; blower door test printouts; and any notes, sketches, and calculations. For As-Is ratings, the input file must include the recommended improvements.

Step VII - Bi-Annual recertification training (16 credit hours) through any source approved by AHFC, such as ABSN's State Division of Occupational Licensing approved courses.

The Alaska Building Science Network offers all of the necessary courses for becoming an Energy Rater please see the calendar on our website or contact us for a class near you.