                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DEFINITIONS (§ 54.1-1144)

As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
		&#8220;Accredited residential building energy analyst training program&#8221;
means a training program that has been approved by the Board to provide training
for individuals to engage in blower door, duct blaster, or similar testing to
measure energy efficiency, conduct energy modeling, prepare a residential
building energy analysis report, and provide recommendations for improvements
with return on investment or third-party verification for nationally accredited
energy efficiency programs.
		&#8220;Licensed residential building energy analyst&#8221; means an individual
who has successfully completed an accredited residential building energy analyst
training program or meets the criteria of experience required by this article
and regulations of the Board and who has been licensed by the Board.
		&#8220;Residential building energy analysis&#8221; means (i) an inspection,
investigation, or survey of a dwelling or other structure to evaluate, measure,
or quantify its energy consumption and efficiency, including lighting, HVAC,
electronics, appliances, water heaters, insulation, and water conservation, and
(ii) recommendations to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency of a
dwelling or other structure, including lighting, HVAC, electronics, appliances,
water heaters, insulation, and water conservation for compensation conducted or
made by a licensed residential building energy analyst.

HISTORY: 2011, c. 865.