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JTRL Train To Sustain has been contracted to provide job training to local construction professionals seeking BPI certification through funding from SDG&E to create an infrastructure of certified energy auditors.

The program will train participants through hands-on field training and classroom that will enable them to take part in the fast-growing green building industry. With the construction industry hit particularly hard by the downturn in the economy, this program will provide crucial training to upgrade contractor skills and develop a skilled green workforce to provide career advancement and job security and help meet demand in the growing energy efficiency sector.

First round of scheduled classes begin mid-December with a second round scheduled in January. Contractors who complete the training and pass the BPI exams will become BPI Certified Building Analysts. The certification will qualify them to perform energy audits and facilitate utility rebates under the Energy Upgrade California program. Homeowners will benefit from lower utility cost that can save as much as 30-40 percent on their monthly utility bills and improve comfort and indoor air quality and test for combustion safety.

The combination of classroom lectures and hands-on field training provide training participants a comprehensive understanding of the proper procedures and safety measures to lower utility consumption.

JTRL Train to Sustain offers high quality instruction based on the instructors years of field experience performing audits and retrofits. As one of the most active BPI training affiliates in Southern California, JTRL Train to Sustain has been selected for numerous workforce development contracts funded by local, state and federal stimulus dollars, and anticipates additional growth as more communities adopt energy efficiency and sustainable building practices.

San Diego County professionals interested in participating in this groundbreaking training program are encouraged to visit: 
https://energycenter.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=426
space still available through ETP funding via:  www.TrainToSustainLA.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2010

First Los Angeles Firm To Receive BPI Training Affiliation For Advancing Local, Certified Energy Auditors

Los Angeles, Calif., June 9, 2010 - JTRL’s Train to Sustain program is a Los Angeles-based training program dedicated to delivering home performance training, instructor services and BPI credentialing across Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
In becoming a Building Performance Institute (BPI) training affiliate organization,  JTRL becomes the first BPI certification provider headquartered in Los Angeles County.

The Train to Sustain program delivers training to prepare candidates for BPI written and field practical examinations for single family homes for Building Analyst and Envelope certifications and will soon provide Multifamily Building Analyst training.
The trainees will come away with enhanced building science knowledge and  the practical skills necessary to help homeowners save as much as 30-50% on their monthly utility bills.  As more companies have moved energy efficiency to the forefront of their businesses, these graduates will have an edge when applying for jobs.

“We are very excited to be a part of the BPI training family and look forward to developing a skilled workforce that leads to meaningful careers,” said Tammy Schwolsky, co- founder of JTRL's Train to Sustain and Residential Energy Assessment Services, Inc. “Our program was created to support the success of the LA County and City efficiency programs, Energy Upgrade California, as well as a number of incentive programs that are emerging for whole house energy audits and retrofits,”

Students benefit from Train to Sustain instructors who are local Home Performance Contractors with experience in residential energy analysis and best practices for comprehensive green remodeling throughout Southern California’s unique housing stock and diverse climate.

BPI CEO Larry Zarker said, “The national network of organizations affiliating with BPI to provide training leading to BPI certification exams is rapidly expanding…” he continued “We welcome the addition of JTRL to our affiliate network offering green collar credentialing and workforce development opportunities throughout Los Angeles County.”

JTRL instructors have participated in workforce development contracts funded by Government initiatives and partners with Community Colleges, Adult Education organizations and non-profits youth agencies throughout the California. 
To learn more about BPI Certification and Home Performance Energy Auditing courses, please visit  www.TrainToSustainLA.com

About  JTRL
JTRL is a multi-disciplined consulting, auditing and training organization. Our extensive expertise in Energy Efficient Building Analysis focuses on auditing, design and rehabilitation.
JTRL provides cost-saving energy solutions for owners and agencies with planning and implementation of energy-efficient technologies, water conservation and renewable energy systems. JTRL consultants are LEED APs, HERS, BPI and GreenPoint Rated Professionals and a licensed general contractor. 

JTRL, a partnership of Residential Energy Assessment Services (REAS), Inc. and Green Home Evaluations, LLC., are Home Performance contracting firms with a combined experience of over 25 years in the energy efficiency field.
About the Building Performance Institute, Inc.
The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, certification and accreditation organization providing credible, consensus- developed building performance credentialing services through a national network of affiliates. To ensure the highest levels of conformance with the credentialing process, BPI administers a rigorous, quality assurance program that accredited organizations must participate in.
BPI's certification, accreditation, and quality assurance services are recognized by the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program, a collaborative national initiative co-sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to bring about a systematic improvement to the performance of the nation's 120 million existing homes.
The BPI national expansion is supported by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as various regional, state, and local programs. For more information, please visit www.bpi.org.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2010

Energy Auditing Certification Course Arrives In the San Fernando Valley

The JTRL Train To Sustain Program And Pierce College Collaborate to Provide BPI Energy Auditing Classes to Meet the Demands of the Emerging Green Economy

(Woodland Hills, CA) – Diagnostic energy audits are an important solution to our most pressing issues: reengaging the underemployed with meaningful careers; cutting energy bills while reducing pollution and expanding business opportunities

Despite all the economic and environmental benefits of residential energy efficiency, the current infrastructure has been a major obstacle in providing comprehensive energy audits on a larger scale. The current workforce does not contain enough experienced professionals to address the numbers of new Energy Auditors needed to help retrofit California’s 13 million homes.

“…a shortage of skilled and trained persons is the leading barrier to renewable energy and energy efficiency growth.”  -The National Renewable Energy Lab
 The founders of JTRL determined that the only way they would be able to meet the demands of growing residential retrofit programs is to develop a training curriculum to help create a local skilled workforce that is geared towards the employers needs. Pierce College shares this vision and offers career training for a new economy and is on the forefront for providing “green” technology based classes.
This partnership between JTRL and Pierce is designed to bring much needed green job opportunities to the San Fernando Valley.

The Train To Sustain BPI Certification classes will be held on October 18 -29, 2010 at California State University, (CSUN).
“We are very excited to be afforded this opportunity to offer residential energy efficiency training and are deeply appreciative to Pierce for their commitment to sustainability and support towards the development of green jobs,” said Tammy Schwolsky, co-founder of the Train To Sustain program.  “We look forward to providing students with the tools necessary to become competitive in this high growth industry and empower them to become agents of change in our communities.”

Making California homes more energy efficient presents unprecedented economic opportunities for cities, communities, home owners and the local construction industry as these jobs cannot be outsourced to other countries. Green jobs require workers with new and traditional skills. The opportunity to become “upskilled” to take advantage of new technologies is crucial throughout the building trades.
To learn more about BPI Certification and Home Performance Energy Auditing courses, please visit  www.TrainToSustainLA.com.




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2010

Energy Auditing Training Arrives In the San Fernando Valley

REAS, Inc. And West Valley Occupational Center Launches an Introduction to Energy Auditing Classes to Meet the Demands of the Emerging Green Economy

(Woodland Hills, CA) – Diagnostic energy audits are an important solution to our most pressing issues: reengaging the underemployed with meaningful careers; cutting energy bills while reducing pollution and expanding business opportunities

Last night, President Obama whole heartedly supported clean-energy jobs, saying, "the nation that leads the clean energy economy will be the nation that leads the global economy. And America must be that nation." Despite all the economic and environmental benefits of residential energy efficiency, the current infrastructure has been a major obstacle in providing comprehensive energy audits on a larger scale. The current workforce does not contain enough experienced professionals to address the numbers of new Energy Auditors needed to help retrofit California’s 13 million homes.

“…a shortage of skilled and trained persons is the leading barrier to renewable energy and energy efficiency growth.”  -The National Renewable Energy Lab
Residential Energy Assessment Services (REAS), Inc. has provided energy audits and green remodeling services since 2007.  The founders of REAS determined that the only way they would be able to meet the demands of growing residential retrofit programs is to develop a training curriculum to help create a local skilled workforce. 

West Valley Occupational Center (WVOC) shares this vision and offers career training for a new economy and is on the forefront for providing “green” technology based classes.  This partnership between JTRL Train To Sustain a training division of REAS Inc. and WVOC is designed to bring much needed green job opportunities to the San Fernando Valley.

The Introduction to Energy Auditing & Assessment classes will be held on four Saturdays for a total of 16 hours and runs February 13th through March 6th at WVOC.
The introductory course includes:
• training in the basic energy concepts
• basic building science
• mechanical systems
• occupant lifestyles
• and  the interactions with systems, structure, location and occupants

An overview of the process of testing and recommending energy efficiency upgrades and the latest tools used in the energy auditing industry will be covered.
 “We are very excited to be afforded this opportunity to offer residential energy efficiency training and are deeply appreciative to West Valley Occupational Center for their commitment to sustainability and support towards the development of green jobs,” said Tammy Schwolsky, .  “We look forward to providing students with the tools necessary to become competitive in this high growth industry and empower them to become agents of change in our communities.”

Making California homes more energy efficient presents unprecedented economic opportunities for cities, communities, home owners and the local construction industry as these jobs cannot be outsourced to other countries. Green jobs require workers with new and traditional skills. The opportunity to become “unskilled” to take advantage of new technologies is crucial throughout the building trades.
• About $8 billion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 has been invested into state and local weatherization and energy efficiency programs.
• The United States Department of Energy will partner with state and local governments to put approximately 87,000 Americans to work in the clean energy economy, which will help families save hundreds of dollars per year on their energy bills (DOE).
To learn more about the Train To Sustain Energy Auditing & Assessment of Residential Buildings course, please visit www.TraintoSustainLA.com  or www.wvoc.net.
About JTRL Train To Sustain
JTRL is a multi-disciplined consulting, auditing and training organization. Our extensive expertise in Energy Efficient Building Analysis focuses on auditing, design and rehabilitation.
JTRL provides cost-saving energy solutions for owners and agencies with planning and implementation of energy-efficient technologies, water conservation and renewable energy systems. JTRL consultants are LEED APs, HERS, BPI and GreenPoint Rated Professionals and a licensed general contractor. 

JTRL, a partnership of Residential Energy Assessment Services (REAS), Inc. and Green Home Evaluations, LLC., are Home Performance contracting firms with a combined experience of over 30 years in the energy efficiency field.

About WVOC
West Valley Occupational Center is the largest Occupational Center in the Los Angeles Unified School District Adult Division. Besides offering classes in Energy Auditing, we are introducing green options for everyday life. Our existing curriculum also include training in; office equipment sustainability, green cosmetology products, water-based products in the automotive program, hybrid technology, alternative fuels, weatherization/solar thermal, wind turbine technology, photovoltaic (solar panel) training, greening your IT operation, green gardening for culinary arts and hydroponics.             

Contacts: email: info@ReasEnergy.com; www.ReasEnergy.com.