{"id":207,"date":"2016-09-20T10:38:26","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T10:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/?page_id=207"},"modified":"2024-12-18T16:13:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T16:13:08","slug":"energy-appraiser-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/energy-appraiser-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Energy Appraiser Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-207\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-207-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9744 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NIA-IEAP_Green-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NIA-IEAP_Green-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NIA-IEAP_Green-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NIA-IEAP_Green-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/>The Insulation Energy Appraisal Program\u2122 (IEAP) is a 2-day course that teaches students how to determine the optimal insulation thickness and corresponding energy and dollar savings for a project. The program was designed to teach students the necessary information to give facility managers a better understanding of the true dollar and performance value of their insulated systems. If you are interested in taking the IEAP course, please email <a href=\"&#x6d;&#97;i&#x6c;&#116;o&#x3a;&#116;r&#x61;&#105;n&#x69;&#110;g&#x40;&#x69;n&#x73;&#x75;&#108;&#x61;&#x74;&#105;&#x6f;&#x6e;&#46;o&#x72;&#103;\">training&#64;insulation&#46;org<\/a> for more information. <a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sample-Virtual-Agenda-2023.pdf\">View a sample agenda\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2025 Virtual Courses<\/h3>\n<p><strong>March 11-12, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Registration Deadline: February 20, 2025<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nia.users.membersuite.com\/events\/a68f867e-0078-c5d6-fe55-0b4766a7de2f\/details\">Register online<\/a> or through the <a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IEAP-Registration-Form_March-2025.pdf\">PDF registration form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>November 12-13, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Registration Deadline: October 22, 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nia.users.membersuite.com\/events\/a68f867e-0078-c8d3-917a-0b476773d5bc\/details\">Register online<\/a> or through the <a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IEAP-Registration-Form_November2025.pdf\">PDF registration form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We invite you to connect with NIA through social media and stay up to date with all of our programs and events!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/niainfo\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li>X or Twitter\/<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NIAInfo\">NIAinfo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-207-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"findbox\">\n<h3>I want to:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/customized-training\/\">Host a Course for My Company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/nia-certified-insulation-energy-appraisers\/\">Find a Certified Appraiser<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZUtc-ytqj8qGN08viYOekqLGyjN8nU8tyHJ#\/registration\/\">Register for 3E Plus Office Hours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nia.users.membersuite.com\/events\/a68f867e-0078-c5d6-fe55-0b4766a7de2f\/details\">Register for the March course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nia.users.membersuite.com\/events\/a68f867e-0078-c8d3-917a-0b476773d5bc\/details\">Register for the November course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/customized-training\/\">Schedule a Customized Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/energy-appraiser-certification\/recertification-lapsed-certification\/\">Recertify<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>About the Program<\/h2>\n<p>During the course you will learn how to conduct a facility walk through, use the 3E Plus\u00ae software, utilize infrared cameras during inspections, understand steam efficiencies, analyze and complete an appraisal spreadsheet, and present your customer with a final report that outlines the potential savings and emission reductions that mechanical insulation can provide.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/NIA-Certified-Energy-Appraiser-Job-Description.pdf\">Click here to see a Job Description of a NIA Certified Insulation Energy Appraiser.\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-866 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Pre-Qualification-Icon-150x150.png\" alt=\"Energy Appraiser Certification - Pre-Qualification Icon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Pre-Qualification-Icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Pre-Qualification-Icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Pre-Qualification-Icon-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Pre-Qualification-Icon.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-207-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Pre-Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p>The IEAP is developed for individuals who have good communication skills, experience in commercial and\/or industrial construction, understand the fundamentals of insulation systems and products, can recognize basic safety concerns during a facility visit, are mathematically inclined, and have basic computer literacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-868 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Registration-Fees-Icon-150x150.png\" alt=\"Energy Appraiser Certification - Registration Fees Icon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Registration-Fees-Icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Registration-Fees-Icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Registration-Fees-Icon-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Registration-Fees-Icon.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-207-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Registration Fees and Class Format<\/h3>\n<p>The course typically runs from 8:00 a.m.\u20134:00 p.m. CT (<a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sample-Virtual-Agenda-1.pdf\">Click here to view a sample course agenda<\/a>). The cost of attending the course is $2,095 (discounted cash\/check rate) or $2,180 (standard rate) for non-members. A discounted rate of $1,495 (discounted cash\/check rate) or $1,555 (standard rate) is available for NIA members.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IEAP_Course-Policies-and-Guidelines.pdf\">Click here<\/a> to read about NIA's Cancellation Policy and Course Guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-867 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Course-Materials-Icon-150x150.png\" alt=\"Energy Appraiser Certification - Course Materials Icon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Course-Materials-Icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Course-Materials-Icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Course-Materials-Icon-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Course-Materials-Icon.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-207-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Course Materials<\/h3>\n<p>A newly designed, full-color professionally printed course manual, 3E Plus software, Microsoft Excel custom spreadsheet, and a final report template. Students who pass the exam will also receive a certificate, lapel pin, and marketing kit.<\/p>\n<p>Materials required for class participation include: laptop computer with Excel software, Windows operating software (XP, Vista, or version 7 or newer), and 10 MB of available space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-869 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Exam-Icon-150x150.png\" alt=\"Energy Appraiser Certification- Exam Icon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Exam-Icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Exam-Icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Exam-Icon-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Energy-Appraiser-Certification-Exam-Icon.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-207-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Exam Details<\/h3>\n<p>The certification exam is 50 questions covering information discussed in the IEAP course and materials. Students must score 70% or higher to pass and become a Certified Insulation Energy Appraiser. Students who do not score at least 70% will be notified by NIA about how to retake the exam.<\/p>\n<div id=\"pg-7430-7\" class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\">\n<div id=\"pgc-7430-7-1\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\">\n<div id=\"panel-7430-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<h3>Computer Requirements for the Virtual Course and Online Exam<\/h3>\n<p>A computer with a recent operating system (less than 3\u20134 years old) that has Google Chrome installed (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/\">click here to download the latest version<\/a>) and a consistent Internet connection capable of uploading files larger than 3 Mbps is required. <u>A web camera and microphone are required for course participation and the exam<\/u>. If using a Windows computer\u2013you may need to disable your firewall. We recommend using a personal computer if you have one available. If you are using a Windows personal computer on your home network, you may still be required to disable your firewall.<\/p>\n<p><em>NIA has partnered with a new testing vendor and for your certification exam. Rosalyn is an online proctoring platform who NIA has partnered with to proctor your exam. To review all guidelines and requirements, please <a href=\"https:\/\/synap.ac\/candidates-rosalyn-proctoring\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Professional Instructors<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13825 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jeff-DeGraaf-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jeff-DeGraaf-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jeff-DeGraaf-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jeff-DeGraaf.jpg 413w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-207-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Jeff DeGraaf<\/strong>, a 45-year industry veteran, is a former contracting business owner, a past NIA Board Member, and former Midwest Insulation Contractors Association (MICA) President. Jeff retired from the industry with 45 years of experience in petrochemicals, power plants, cement plants, and food and beverage facilities. He holds safety and equipment certifications and has served as an SME to the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), MICA, and for the National Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards Manual (Standards Manual). Jeff sits on the Standards Manual committee and has chaired several committees. Jeff is also project lead for the development of National Insulation Standards. He is a NIA Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector, a Certified Energy Appraiser, and also is an instructor for both of these NIA certification-level classes.<\/p>\n<p>Insights from Jeff: \u201cWhether you are new to the insulation industry or have 40+ years of experience like I do, I highly recommend both NIA\u2019s certification-level courses: the Insulation Energy Appraisal Program and the Thermal Insulation Inspector Program. The scope and depth of the information provided over the course of just a few days may surprise you and will provide a new way to see to our industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12128 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Headshot_200x200_Scott-Sinclair.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Headshot_200x200_Scott-Sinclair.jpg 200w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Headshot_200x200_Scott-Sinclair-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-207-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Scott Sinclair,\u00a0<\/strong> is the National Specification Manager, Industrial Insulation at Johns Manville (JM). From June 2019 through March 2020, he was Regional Technical Manager for the Eastern and Midwest United States and Eastern Canada. Before joining JM, he was the National Sales Manager for Scott Manufacturing, an insulation fabricator for the OEM HVAC and appliance markets. Previously, he was the North America Sales and Technical Manager for ULVA Insulation Systems. Scott represents JM\u2019s Industrial Insulation group on various AMPP, API, NIA, and ASTM committees. He is a NIA Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector and Insulation Energy Appraiser, and also is an instructor for both of these NIA certification-level classes.<\/p>\n<p>Insights from Scott: \u201cFor anyone thinking about getting certified as an Appraiser or Inspector, my advice is don\u2019t wait\u2014do it now! You will be adding value to your organization\u2019s value proposition by offering an additional service to your customers or helping them meet energy efficiency goals through an optimized insulation system. NIA\u2019s courses are designed to educate, inform, and help you meet your customers\u2019 needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12038 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Portrait-Gordon-Hart-280x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Portrait-Gordon-Hart-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Portrait-Gordon-Hart-957x1024.jpg 957w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Portrait-Gordon-Hart-140x150.jpg 140w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Portrait-Gordon-Hart-1436x1536.jpg 1436w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Portrait-Gordon-Hart.jpg 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-207-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Gordon H. Hart, P.E.,<\/strong> is a consulting engineer for Artek Engineering, LLC, having spent more than 40 years in the thermal insulation industry. Hart is an active member of ASTM committees C16 on Thermal Insulation and F25 on Marine Technology and ASHRAE\u2019s Technical Committees on Insulation for Mechanical Systems and on Custom Engineered Refrigerant Systems, Piping, Controls and Accessories. He has engineering degrees from Princeton University and Purdue University and is a licensed Professional Engineer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13332 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NIA-Headshot-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NIA-Headshot-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NIA-Headshot-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NIA-Headshot-125x150.jpg 125w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NIA-Headshot-1280x1536.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NIA-Headshot-1706x2048.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-207-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, <strong>Erica Schneider <\/strong>is a NIA Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector\u2122 for Mechanical Insulation Consulting Group, a subsidiary of Bartelt Insulation Supply, Inc. In her current position, she specializes in anhydrous ammonia insulation systems and has more than 20 years of experience in the industrial insulation industry\u2014from being indentured as an apprentice to becoming a Project Manager, Certified Inspector, and Energy Appraiser.<\/p>\n<p>Insights from Erica: \u201cAs an NIA Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector\u2122 and Energy Appraiser\u2122, I highly value the additional services our company can offer to our customers along with our Preventative Maintenance Program. NIA's flexible in-person and virtual course options make certification accessible to insulation professionals from diverse backgrounds. As an instructor, I've found that interactions across different experience levels and regions improve the group\u2019s expertise and elevate industry standards.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-207-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-207-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-207-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Certified Appraisers<\/h2>\n<p>Students who pass the certified course exam will become Certified Insulation Energy Appraisers\u2122. The certification will be valid for 3 years, after which the individual must recertify. After passing the exam, students will receive a certificate, lapel pin, and marketing kit. 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