With over 2 million LEED® for Homes™ registered spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating system to ensure residential buildings are better. LEED requires third-party on-site verification and performance testing by a LEED Green Rater and demand is growing. Now residential and mixed-use projects of any size can go under the LEED for Homes rating system. If you’re interested in filling this need as part of USGBC’s LEED for Homes Green Rater program, this training is for you!

The LEED for Homes Green Rater Training is designed to prepare qualified participants to provide verification services on LEED for Homes projects.

Date/Time
12 pm to 4 pm EST each day on 5/11, 5/12 and 5/13

Learning Objectives

• Define the responsibilities of a LEED Green Rater in each phase of the project
• Manage and conduct verification activities
• Effectively use the LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Workbook
• Identify the location key resources

In addition

This course provides you with access to the online practice exam once you complete, access to all relevant LEED for homes files for documentation, Green Rater client contract draft, free access to an all-day LEED for Homes workshop recorded training and potential access to assistance for mentorship on your first project if you desire.

Audience

This training is intended for professionals with a minimum of three years’ experience in the residential construction industry and basic residential green building knowledge who are interested in providing verification services on LEED for Homes projects. Those with a background in on-site verification and/or energy rating are particularly qualified along with HERS, ASHRAE or BPI professionals.

This is also a great session for those managing a LEED project and what to know what the green raters will be looking for so that you make the project go smoother.

Continuing Education - 14 hours (includes modules)

• RESNET
• BPI: 8.5 CEUs
• AIA/HSW*
• NARI Green
• Certified Green Professional
• Certified GreenHome Professional
• AIBD
  
  *May be applicable to your local state-based design or contractor license

Bonus! – All trained LEED green raters are qualified to be GreenStar Homes Certification Assessors and DOE Home Energy Score Assessors.

See the course full agenda here

Instructor

Brett Little - Executive Director - LEED H Assistance Quality Control - LEED Green Rater

Brett Little is the Executive Director at GreenHome Institute (GHI), a nonprofit whose mission is to empower people to make healthier and more sustainable choices in the renovation and construction of the places we live in. Brett has served as Executive Director since 2011 and since then has helped oversee the LEED for Homes program ensuring certification over nearly 5,000 units across 100's of projects. Brett helps to instructor moderate education sessions that are both online and in-person, oftentimes conducting more than 50 per year. He serves as a LEED for Homes Green Rater on small, affordable housing projects in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Additionally, he helps administer Enterprise Green Communities on Low-income Housing Projects across the midwest region.

Brett has his Bachelors's Degree from Aquinas College in the Sustainable Business program and previously served as a USGBC West MI board member (6 years). Brett lives in West Michigan with his wife and 2 young children - in a home that's seeking zero energy certification.

FAQ

Q. What if I miss 1 or more sessions

A. It is ideal to attend all of them but if something comes we understand these are challenging times. All sessions are to be recorded and you will be sent the recording to watch and take a quiz on to ensure you watched it.

Q. Does this course cover the new LEED version 4 or 4.1

A. We will cover the only v4 with references to the new v4.1 for single-family and townhomes

Q. What experience/education do I need to be a LEED green rater

A. See here but please do not fill this out until you complete the course!

Q. Do I qualify for a 5% Discount to the course?

A. Maybe, many affiliate partners have a code for you, your LEED for Homes Provider has a coupon code for you to use, please ask them. Also, if you are a HERS rater, you can contact your HERS provider for the code as well. Check with your local chapter of USGBC, AIA, NARI, HBA, AIBD as well as they may have a code for you!

Q. Can I pay by check?

A. Yes, we will send you an invoice but we are requesting it be a bank to bank payment ( we can show you how) to avoid physical mail during the outbreak

Q. Will you cover the new Energy Star Multifamily New Construction program?

A. Yes, briefly but it will not be on the exam!

Q. My Prometric testing center is closed and I am not a LEED AP, how many I supposed to complete this?

A. USGBC granted you a 6-month extension to your LEED AP credential from the time you complete your Green Rater exam AND Prometric is moving their testing online in the near future. Note this is ONLY for AP exam, the green rater one is now online and available.

Q. How long do I have to take the online exam after this course?

A. 6 months

Q. I can't make this event but will there be more?

A. Yes. Email brett.Little@greenhomeinstitute.org to get on a waitlist

This currently is early bird pricing but costs will double 4 days before the event