Performing Air Sealing Work Requires Training

Trainings are closed for Project Reenergize Air Sealing.

Project ReEnergize qualified contractors who offer rebates for air sealing attics or attic insulation or wall insulation must hire a Project ReEnergize Air Sealing or Performance Testing trained contractor to:

1. Perform a pre blower door test according to program protocols to determine leakiness of house before energy efficiency work begins.
2. Provide attic air sealing work according to program protocols.
3. Perform a post blower door test according to program protocols to determine leakiness of house after energy efficiency work is completed.
4. Perform a depressurization test on selected combustion appliances and fireplaces to determine if a homeowner qualifies for a rebate to replace a back drafting water heater.

These four requirements may be performed by the same company or by up to four different companies. Each company used to perform these tasks must be qualified by attending a Project ReEnergize training.

To provide performance testing for Project ReEnergize contractors, specific technical equipment is needed. There is up to a 9-week wait to order blower doors and digital manometers. Therefore, if your company does not CURRENTLY own the following equipment DO NOT sign up for the afternoon performance testing session:

• Blower door
• Digital manometer

Trainings cost $50 for both the air sealing and performance testing sessions. Trainings for just air sealing or just performance testing cost $25. Only one employee per company is allowed to register for the trainings. The employee who attends the air sealing training should be a job supervisor or someone who will be on-site when air sealing is performed. The employee who attends the performance testing training should be the one who will actually use the blower door and digital manometer in the field.

Registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. You can register on-line at noon or later on Monday September 28th.

Only Performance Testing Courses:

Roseville (AM)	10/22/2009
Roseville (PM)	10/22/2009

Air Sealing and/or Performance Testing Courses:

Minneapolis	10/02/2009
Bemidji	10/05/2009
Wadena	10/07/2009
Rochester	10/09/2009
Minneapolis	10/12/2009
Minneapolis	10/15/2009
Duluth	10/16/2009
Minneapolis	10/19/2009
Willmar	10/23/2009

On October 28th all companies who have completed Project ReEnergize Air Sealing of Performance Testing will be listed on the Qualified Contractors List page.

Please be aware that the opportunity to receive any rebate money from Project ReEnergize (the "Program") is contingent on the approval of a Rebate Application, submitted by the homeowner, in BAM's sole discretion, the completion of upgrades in accordance with the requirements of Project ReEnergize, and the availability of rebate funds at the time the Application is processed. Funds shall be distributed on a first come, first serve basis and Builders Association of Minnesota ("BAM") makes no representation or guaranty as to the availability of funds at any particular time or for any particular project.

Those interested in participating in the Program should review and be aware of Project ReEnergize's terms at the time of application. Strict compliance with all terms and guidelines of Project ReEnergize is required to be eligible to receive any funds through the Program.

Only Project ReEnergize qualified contractors who have completed the required Program training will be eligible to perform rebate work. BAM and all applicable government agencies expressly disclaim any representations or warranties, whether express or implied, with regard to the habitability, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose of any eligible improvements made under the Program. Homeowners shall look solely to their Contractors with regard to any warranty claims. BAM and any applicable governmental agency shall not be responsible for any mitigation responsibility, claims or damages arising from the work performed, including defect or warranty claims related to increased humidity levels in the home caused by air sealing.