Weatherization & Energy Efficiency Training - Prepare for RESNET's HESP Certification Exam

Laguna Hills, CA, September 30, 2009 - Allied Schools is offering a Weatherization and Energy Efficiency course that, upon successful completion, prepares students to sit for the RESNET Home Energy Survey Professional certification exam.

Trained weatherization and energy efficiency professionals help individuals reduce their home energy use by analyzing the interior and exterior components of their home and identify energy-saving solutions. This includes a thorough home audit of all air ducts, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems and installation of energy efficient products. And Allied’s Weatherization and Energy Efficiency course prepares students to take on these challenges.

Allied's Weatherization and Energy Efficiency course and final exam are 100% online. This allows students to arrange unique study schedules around their personal obligations. Allied students also have access to live educational support, career assistance services and more.

To learn more about Allied’s Weatherization and Energy Efficiency course, please visit www.training4green.com or call (888) 501-7686 to speak with an Admissions Representative.

Key Facts

• 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).
• The clean energy economy outperformed total job growth in 38 states and the District of Columbia between 1998 and 2007 (2009 Pew Charitable Trust Report).
• With the assistance of a weatherization and energy efficiency professional, budget conscious individuals can reduce their heating bills by 32% and overall energy bills by about $350 per year (at current prices) by weather-proofing their home (DOE).

About Allied Schools

Allied Schools, Inc., established in 1992, is a nationwide leader when it comes to distance education. It has provided quality instruction to more than 825,000 students in the last 17 years. Students can enroll in a high school diploma program, or further their career with 20+ career training courses in the areas of real estate, medical and business. Online and traditional home study courses offer students a quick and convenient way to learn.

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