- Advanced Whole Home Diagnostics
- New Construction Services
- Home Energy Score
- Training
- Business & Groups
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- Upcoming Courses
- Classes
- BPI Building Analyst Certification Training
- BPI Building Analyst / Energy Auditor Training & Certification Classes
- BPI Envelope Professional Certification
- BPI Building Analyst / Envelope Professional Training
- BPI Air Leakage Control Installer Certification
- BPI Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Certification
- BPI Heating Specialist Certification
- HERS Rater Certification Training
Rob Novak, founder and principal building analyst at Home Star Iowa, leads the way in home energy assessments and performance testing across the state.
Starting his career at the family-owned Novak Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., a flourishing HVAC business since 1934, Rob spent 15 years honing his expertise. He then established Home Star Iowa, expanding his focus to encompass whole-home systems and delivering top-tier energy evaluations for both existing and newly constructed homes in Eastern Iowa.
As nationally accredited home energy raters, Home Star Iowa employs a comprehensive, whole-house methodology to detect and rectify comfort and energy efficiency issues. If you're dealing with drafty rooms, uneven temperatures causing discomfort, or inexplicable energy bill spikes, trust Home Star Iowa to provide premier diagnostic testing services. They will accurately identify the root of your home's problems and offer tailored recommendations that suit both your property and budget.
Certifications:
- RESNET certified HERS Rater and QA Designee
- BPI certified Building Analyst
- BPI certified Shell Professional
- BPI certified Heating Professional
- BPI certified AC Heat Pump Professional
- BPI Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Control Installer Certification (RBE-WHALCI)
- BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE)
Training with Rob:
Rob is also certified to train and certify others and Home Star Training qualifies as a BPI (Building Performance Institute) Testing Center. We are qualified to administer BPI Building Analyst Certification, Energy Auditor Certification, Heating Specialist Certification, Air Leakage Control Installer Certification (RBE-WHALCI), Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Specialist Certification & Building Envelope Professional Certification.