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Here you can find up-to-date information regarding ongoing and upcoming training available through the department and its various divisions.

This page serves as a resource guide and a host for the registration process associated with these programs. Please be advised that correspondence related to the programs below must be directed by email to HBCENERGYED@ky.gov.

For division-specific inquiries, visit the department's home page by clicking here.

Online Energy Training

The Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence is partnering with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC) to conduct training events and expand their inspection capabilities. HBC will receive $457,153 for training and $1,198,895 for inspections through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This funding will provide education and training to local and state code enforcement officials responsible for residential and commercial building energy codes as well as funding for inspectors statewide to achieve 90 percent compliance with new energy-efficient building codes within eight years.

Kentucky Energy Code Online Training Center

Currently Available: 2009 Residential International Energy Conservation Code
(2009 IECC):

This free interactive online learning system allows you to work at your own pace. The course includes detailed text and video tutorials on elements of the 2009 IECC with a focus on residential construction. The contained lessons provide examples, explanations and show details of the 2009 code as adopted by Kentucky. Lessons include:

Introduction and Background of Energy Codes
The Structure of IECC and Basic Code Definitions
The Energy Code: 2009 IECC
Mandatory Compliance Requirements and Prescriptive Compliance Procedures
Building Thermal Envelope
Air Leakage
Ducts Inside Conditioned Space
HVAC and Building Pressure
Insulation Installation and Walls
Roof/Attics/Above Ground Walls and Floors
Basements, Crawlspaces and Slabs
Water and Moisture Issues
Fenestration, Ducts and Electrical
Various Compliance Software

IECC Certification Program

This program provides 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) books and approximately 300 testing vouchers for energy certification examinations. There are three tests associated with the residential and commercial level of certification to include both inspection and plan review. Please note: applicants must be prepared to take examinations that relate directly to their current job duties. Additional information may be requested to justify exam registration selections. READ MORE.