Key Things to Know about Working in the Home Performance Industry
Home performance is a term used to describe how all aspects of ahome work together as one comprehensive system.
Workers in the field:
are individuals, contractors, and weatherization specialists who are trained to work in a home.
identify issues in the home such as drafts, mold, high energy costs, and discomfort.
provide solutions that address issues and improve overall comfort, health, safety, and energy efficiency.
Home Performance Career Paths
The home performance industry is exploding with jobs and opportunities. Watch the videos below to learn about the various occupations and career paths available.
Snapshot of Roles & Career Paths
Auditor, Advisor, Consultant
In this role, you’ll assess homes, measure energy efficiency, and evaluate the effectiveness of systems. Tasks include using data, addressing health and safety concerns, and educating homeowners about energy efficiency.
$22-$53 per hour
Insulation/Building Envelope
In this role, you’ll do essential repairs, installations, and modifications of homes to enhance their energy efficiency. Tasks include adding insulation, sealing air gaps, installing windows and doors, and conducting health and safety inspections.
$12-$25 per hour
HVAC/Mechanical
In this role, you’ll do maintenance, repairs, and installations of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in homes. Tasks include assessing air pressure, refrigerant levels, and temperatures, customer service, and ensuring that systems are correctly commissioned.
$20-$42 per hour
Earnings Source: Green Buildings Career Map, Indeed.com
Skills & Training You’ll Need
Important to Have
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience, education or a general understanding of the building trades, building science, and/or housing construction
- Experience with hand and power tools
Helpful to Have
- Two-year degree, vocational or technical school training
- BPI-Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge
- RESNET HERS Rater certification
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Community Colleges and Trade Schools in Maine
Ready to make a difference? Begin your energy efficiency career in Maine!
View Full ListBuild Green Maine – Building Science Training
College of the Atlantic – Climate Change & Energy
Kennebec Valley Community College – Solar/EV Training
UMaine’s Offshore Wind Program
Maine Community College System
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
- Northern Maine Community College, Presque Isle
- Central Maine Community College, Auburn
- Eastern Maine Community College, Bangor
- Southern Maine Community College, South Portland/Brunswick
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRICIANS TECHNOLOGY
- Eastern Maine Community College, Bangor
- Kennebec Valley Community College, Fairfield/Hinckley
- Southern Maine Community College, South Portland/Brunswick
HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
PLUMBING & HEATING
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION – CARPENTRY & BUILDING SCIENCE
Maine Career & Technical Education Schools
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
- Foster Technology Center
- Region 7, Waldo County Technical Center
- Region 11, Oxford Hills Technical High School
- Region 9, School of Applied Technology
BUILDING TRADES
- Coastal Washington County Institute of Technology
- Presque Isle Regional Career and Technical Center
- Saint Croix Regional Technical Center
- Sanford Regional Technical Center
- Tri-County Technical Center
- Westbrook Regional Vocational Center
- Region 10 Technical High School
CARPENTRY / BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
- Lake Region Vocational Center
- Region 3, Northern Penobscot Technical Center
- Region 4, United Technologies Center
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
ENERGY SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
HVAC
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
PLUMBING & HVAC
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Additional Resources
For more information and resources in Maine, visit the official Maine BPA Affiliate page. We have organized to foster mutual collaboration and the exchange of information and ideas as we support Maine’s expansion of home and building performance and energy efficiency businesses and industries.
Green Buildings Career MapThis map explores the four major sectors of the green buildings and energy efficiency industry, charting possible progression between those occupations, and identifying the sorts of credentials necessary to do them well. Jobs in Home Performance Video Series
This video playlist offers a comprehensive overview of the top jobs in this growing industry, including job responsibilities, required skills, and salary ranges. Faces of EE Maine
Check out some of the people working in energy efficiency in the state of Maine. Meet a few of the 8,000+ energy efficiency pros.
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