NYSWDA, a 501c3 nonprofit association, is the leading provider of building science training in New York State and New England, and the winner of the 2016 IREC 3i national award as the Accredited Clean Energy Training Provider of the Year.

Established in 1985, and later designated as one of only 15 U.S. Department of Energy legacy weatherization training centers, we have been successfully training thousands of field staff from weatherization agencies, home performance contractors, energy auditing firms and Energy Star home builders.  Our trainers - with over 75 combined years of practical, hands-on home performance experience - provide affordable, high quality training at our state-of-the-art Energy Efficiency Training Center in Syracuse, NY, as well as at other regional sites and in the field.

NYSWDA has been a Building Performance Institute (BPI) training partner affiliate, and approved BPI Testing Center, since BPI’s inception – and every course we offer is eligible for BPI continuing education units. We are also accredited by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) for several weatherization-required certifications, and approved by OSHA and EPA for health and safety training.

Every Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) agency in New York State is a member of NYSWDA. Our Affiliate Members - who receive significant discounts on our training fees, as well as proprietary field resources and assistance with on-site project issues - include private home performance contractors and WAP agencies from New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island. We are also strongly supported by, and grateful to, our Industry Partners, who include some of the most innovative and influential manufacturing and distribution companies in the building sciences industry.

NYSWDA COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Based upon the COVID-19 state and federal guidelines, NYSWDA has developed a Safety Plan to ensure the safety of you, your staff and NYSWDA Training Center personnel. As you may expect, we are taking these guidelines very seriously.

Training will only be available to those from approved regions.

Required precautions and protocols for classes, labs and testing include: pre-class screening checklists, temperature checks, wearing of masks, class and lab size limitations, physical distancing, thorough cleaning and sanitation of surfaces and equipment, and upgraded air filters.

We realize that class size limitations may impact your ability to fulfill all your training needs.  We understand your concerns and are adapting to compensate as best we can, within the state-mandated restrictions. We will constantly monitor training needs and offer additional classes as often as we can.

Please stay safe and healthy, and we look forward to seeing you!

Please check our "JOB OPENINGS" page regularly for updates and opportunities.