Virginia EECBG Program

Virginia Residents and Contractors: Get Certified or Get a Free Home Energy Audit

Through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), Virginia Energy has funded a limited-time program to train local professionals and provide free home energy audits to qualifying households.

Spots are limited. Applications are now open!

About the Program

Virginia Energy launched this initiative to help communities lower energy costs while building local expertise.

Everblue was selected to implement the program by recruiting participants, delivering training, and supporting residential audits across:

  • Greene County

  • Botetourt County

  • Madison County

  • Town of Dumfries

  • Town of Rocky Mount

  • Town of Vinton

This program creates immediate value for both participants and homeowners.

For Participants: Become a Home Energy Auditor

Turn this opportunity into a new revenue stream

Virginia Energy is sponsoring professional training for local residents and contractors to become certified Energy Auditors.

Selected participants will earn three nationally recognized certifications and gain real-world experience performing residential energy audits in their community.

This program is designed to help you expand your skillset, increase your professional value, and position yourself for future opportunities.

What you will receive:

  • Building Science Principles (BSP) training

  • BPI Building Analyst Technician training

  • BPI Building Analyst Professional training

  • Hands-on field experience performing real audits

  • Direct mentorship from experienced trainers

  • Credentials that strengthen your professional credibility

Availability is limited to five participants per cohort.

For Homeowners

Lower Your Energy Bills with a Free Home Energy Audit

Your home may be using more energy than necessary—and that shows up in your monthly utility bills.

Through this Virginia Energy–funded program, eligible homeowners can receive a professional home energy audit at no cost.

An Energy Auditor will evaluate your home and help identify:

  • Where energy may be escaping

  • How your home is using energy

  • Practical opportunities to reduce your monthly bills

  • Ways to improve comfort year-round

There is no cost for this service.

Availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.