Values and Benefits

Our credentialing program is one of two operating nationally (as of December 2013) that provide the ENERGY STAR credential required of HVAC contractors performing system installations on Certified New Homes program jobs.

We feel privileged to offer a credentialing program that exceeds all of the ENERGY STAR requirements by providing:

• Low costs to enter and participate
• Easy application and onboarding process
• Online access to onboarding steps, training materials, helpful resources and more
• Thorough job reviews that help your company ensure quality while saving time and money
• Technical assistance to support your office and field staff, when they need it

We prepare your staff with real–world knowledge, tools and support so that you can become the most highly-qualified and reliable ENERGY STAR HVAC Contractor in your area.

Compare our program to the alternatives available and see how we’re better!

We are your trusted HVAC partner in the ENERGY STAR program.
We provide friendly and expert training, quality assurance, technical assistance and resources to ensure your company earns and keeps its credential by performing quality HVAC installations in the program.

We’re successful only when you’re successful.
We support your company’s continued success or growth from a new or novice ENERGY STAR contractor to one that exceeds the requirements on every job.

We help your business grow and succeed.
Our expert technicians provide your company with job reviews that save your company time and money while improving quality.

The quality of your work is important to you, and us.
Once in the program, take advantage of these and other member benefits:

• We market your credential to your builders and trade partners. We’ll let them know about your commitment to the program via our website and marketing of your credentialed status.
• Take advantage of the opportunity to have your most challenging jobs reviewed by an independent, non-profit technical expert with more than 18 years of experience working in the ENERGY STAR new homes program.
• Leverage the industry–best guides, best practices, training and other resources provided to members.
• Use us as your ENERGY STAR job consultant. We have been supporting trade partners in the ENERGY STAR program since its inception and can save you time and money while improving quality.

Click here to view a list of frequently asked questions.

Click the Members button below to view a full list of certified HVAC Contractors.

Pricing

New Member Pricing:
One–time fee of $900 per company location includes:

1. Application processing
2. Online orientation training and exam
3. A hard copy of our Technical Guide mailed to your office
4. Access to members–only web portal with best-in-class guides, forms, online trainings and other resources
5. 12 months of phone and email technical assistance to help you meet the ENERGY STAR requirements

Renewals:
Annual fee of $600 per company location includes:

1. Access to members-only web portal with best-in-class guides, forms, online trainings and other resources
2. 12 months of phone and email technical assistance to help you meet the ENERGY STAR requirements

Enrollment

Participation Requirements Include:

• Valid proof of mechanical license, in states or jurisdictions where they are required.
• Valid proof of general liability insurance.
• Valid proof of EPA refrigerant certification.
• Ability to submit electronic documents related to your jobs through email for review and processing.
• Ability to perform the necessary HVAC design, install and start-up procedures required by ENERGY STAR. Subcontractors are permitted in place of internal staff performing these roles.
• Each company’s location performing installations in the ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes program must have a trained staff member who has passed the exam.

Renewal

If your credential has not lapsed since you completed your initial membership application, please complete the HVAC Membership Renewal Application to renew. If your credential has lapsed/expired and you are interested in becoming certified again, please call Terri at (919) 716-6389 for assistance.

Training and Resources

Click here to access the training portal.

Note: Access to the training portal requires an existing membership or membership purchase. If you would like to become a member, complete the HVAC Membership Application.

Below is a list of useful links:

• ACCA-Approved Sizing Software
• AHRI Directory
• ASHRAE Guidelines
• ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes Website
• Marketing Resources for the ENERGY STAR program
• Program Requirements & Checklists
• Requirements & Resources for HVAC Contractors (video)
• Technical Training Guidebooks and Resources

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy’s HVAC contractor credentialing program launched in October of 2012 to offer HVAC contractors an affordable, supportive and valuable credentialing program. Our program serves to not only help HVAC contractors become credentialed in the ENERGY STAR program, but to also support their growth and success with detailed job reviews, technical assistance and best-in-class training and resources.

Advanced Energy is an ENERGY STAR award-winning nonprofit organization. As a planning, engineering and technical services firm focused on providing market-based approaches to energy efficiency solutions, we have more than 30 years’ experience in the building science, energy efficiency and HVAC industries. We have been working with the ENERGY STAR homes program since its inception in 1995, and we are honored to have received the following ENERGY STAR awards:

• ENERGY STAR for Homes Leadership in Housing
• ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
• ENERGY STAR for Homes Outstanding Achievement Award

We continually contribute to the national requirements and create industry-leading guidebooks, training workshops and other resources that support the success of HVAC contractors and others in the program.

Contact Us

We pride ourselves on being easy to contact, prompt and accurate with our responses, and helpful in our support to members and anyone else seeking information from us. Give us a call to speak with our experienced staff of technical experts. We’ll be happy to guide you through the steps and answer your questions on the ENERGY STAR Certified New Homes program. Most calls are answered live between 8am–5pm EST. If you’re on the go, drop us an email and we’ll gladly respond quickly with the information you need.

Call us at: 919–857–9000
Email us at: HVAC@advancedenergy.org

Disputes
If you or someone you work with would like to notify our program of a dispute or other issue with an HVAC Contractor credentialed in our program, please complete the HVAC Contractor Dispute form.