Become a GreenPoint Rater

Interested in becoming a green building consultant, a third party green home verifier, or simply design and build better homes? GreenPoint Raters are experienced building professionals with specialized backgrounds and training for the building types they work with. Before being admitted to the GreenPoint Rated training and certification program, the following prerequisites must be met:

  • Professional residential building experience

Candidates must be at least one of the following:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of building science and green building principles
Candidates must hold at least one of the following:
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If you check the above two boxes, we welcome you to apply to become a GreenPoint Rater for new construction single and
multifamily homes. Eligible candidates will then attend GreenPoint Rated Core and GreenPoint Rated New Home training courses.

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In addition to the above pre-requisites, candidates must have: Eligible candidates will then attend GreenPoint Rated Core and GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Multifamily training courses.

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For existing single family homes, familiarity with energy performance and combustion safety training are critical.

In addition to the above pre-requisites, candidates must have energy efficiency and combustion safety training. This may include one of the following:

Eligible candidates will then attend GreenPoint Rated Core and GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Single Family training courses.

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I have been able to apply what I have learned from the GreenPoint Rated program to my personal life, from making my own home more efficient, to offering green advice to family and friends when building or remodeling their own homes. This program has opened doors to other sustainable and green programs such as LEED and CalGreen, allowing me to build my team and department. I am very proud to be part of this program and I look forward to many more years of growing and learning within the industry.
Fallon Couto
Fallon CoutoManager of Sustainable Services, DuctTesters
Green building consulting is an exciting field to be in and there are many opportunities for growth. Being a GreenPoint Rater has helped me look at the bigger picture. We can’t focus on just waste or only energy—every area of sustainability is important. I’ve been known to educate friends or family on green buildings when we pass by a construction site. It’s hard to not share the knowledge with others!
Jennifer Webb
Jennifer WebbSustainability Consultant, Partner Energy
While pursuing my master’s in environmental studies at San Jose State, my advisor asked me to teach a solar home design class. This early exposure to home energy-efficiency is what sparked my passion for this field. As a GreenPoint Rater, it’s satisfying to convert contractors to the green building side and see people accept more of the rules and requirements. I’m really thankful that jurisdictions have required green buildings and Build It Green is there. Overall, I’ve been amazed that I can make a good living doing this and nothing else. The key is just getting your foot in the door early.
Kate Latham
Kate LathamCALGreen Special Inspector, Latham Home Rating
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If you believe you are a good candidate for the GreenPoint Rated program, but your experience falls outside the listed requirements, please submit a petition that includes a resume and cover letter explaining your qualifications for the GreenPoint Rated program to [email protected].

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GreenPoint Rated is a credible and accessible pathway to prove homes are built to trusted environmental standards.

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