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Become a Certified Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner – Free Course

June 5, 2023

Full-Day Course for West Virginia Residents

Join our comprehensive full-day course designed to prepare you for the ICC Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner Certification Exam. This intensive training, conducted by experts in the field, will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel at taking the exam and earn your certification. The course is being offered for FREE but you must pay to take the exam.

This course is offered on three different days and at three different locations.

The Certification Exam will be available to take on the same day the course is offered.
Exam Price: $290.00
ICC Member Exam Price: $230
Exam lookup: Search for Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner – 79

  • Payment must be made via check or debit/credit card before the exam.
  • Please remember to bring a laptop computer if you intend to take the exam the same day the course is offered.

Ranson Location

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Ranson Civic Center
432 W. 2nd Ave.
Ranson, WV 25438

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Fairmont Location

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Robert H. Mollohan Research Center
1000 Galliher Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554

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Beckley Location

Friday, July 28, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tamarack Place
One Tamarack Place
Beckley, WV 25801
(in the Ballroom at the Conference Center)

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More About the Certification

The ICC Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner Certification Exam administered by the International Code Council (ICC) tests an individuals knowledge of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

As a Certified Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner you will be responsible for performing plans examination, and inspection of energy conservation materials and construction methods and practices as it pertains to residential structure as defined in the IECC.

Training is provided by BER (pronounced “Bear”). BER is a national provider of comprehensive services for energy professionals in the United States. Their offerings include technical, educational, and Quality Assurance services for Home Energy Raters (HERS), LEED for Homes Green Raters, and building performance experts.

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Chris McTaggart is Co-Principal and Technical Director for Building Efficiency Resources (BER). For the past 15 years, he has served the residential energy efficiency industry as a curriculum specialist and quality assurance manager focused on the home energy rating system (HERS). Chris is a leading trainer for the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), having taught hundreds of students in the code both in-person as well as throughout online training platforms.