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EVERETT, Wash. – Twenty-one educational institutions in Canada and the U.S. will receive advanced infrared imaging cameras worth a total of more than $100,000 from Fluke Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of handheld test and measurement equipment, through the Fluke Education Grant Program.

Each winning school will receive one Fluke Thermal Imager kit including software, two rechargeable batteries, charger, operation manual and USB adapter. These Fluke imagers are designed for inspecting building envelopes to spot leaks and find places where energy is being lost. For more on Fluke thermal imagers and other test tools for weatherization, home and commercial energy audits and building inspections, visit the Fluke Weatherization website. Read More...

October 13, 2009 - NEW REPORT: NEARLY 650,000 “MIDDLE-SKILL” JOB OPENINGS PROJECTED FOR MICHIGAN BY 2016

We wanted to share a release from The Workforce Alliance (TWA) and Skills2Compete Campaigns. There is finally some acknowledgement that Michigan will have shortage of “green” jobs, including energy auditing. Hopefully this means the State of Michigan will continue to define job categories so Michigan workers can obtain funding for training to fill these new positions.  Read More...

August 19, 2009 - Building Science Academy is launching trade ally programs with several utility companies throughout the U.S. on their programs for Energy Optimization and Weatherization

There is a growing national effort through state public service commission’s that require utility companies to have energy efficiency programs. Being located in Michigan, these newly formed programs already include the major utilities in their home state with public utilities such as DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, and some of the co-op and other utilities that have a smaller footprint. Rebates will be offered by all utility companies as part of their Michigan Public Service Commission-mandated energy optimization program. Read More...
 

April 13, 2009 - New training school launches BPI Building Analyst class

A new training school, Building Science Academy, is launching classes for BPI (Building Performance Institute) Building Analyst training in May. The classes will provide training for energy auditors, energy raters and contractors in preparation for the BPI Building Analyst examination. Building Science Academy’s BPI- recognized programs will serve municipalities, utilities and building contractors by providing a simple and seamless solution to compliance with changing regulatory standards. Read More...