Training

Building Operator Certification (BOC) trainings

The Building Operator Certification® (BOC) program is a leading training and certification course for building engineers and maintenance staff. PPL covers 50% of the tuition costs for the Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Building Operations for graduates who have not taken the course in the past five years and are in a facilities management role.

For more details:

• Course agenda, class dates, and enrollment  
• Rhode Island Energy’s tuition reimbursement form (pdf)
• Smart Buildings Center Technical Webinar Series (pdf)

For questions or tuition reimbursement discussions, email RIE at EnergyEfficiency@rienergy.com

Code officials and building professionals

Take advantage of free training and expert support to stay up to date with Rhode Island’s building energy codes. Whether you're a builder, contractor, or design professional, our resources are here to help you meet compliance with confidence.

View training schedule and resources

ENERGY STAR® Industrial Assistance Network

The ENERGY STAR Industrial Assistance Network offers small and medium-sized manufacturers access to local energy management support. By joining the network in your region, you'll learn about the available tools and expertise and can earn recognition from ENERGY STAR for your achievements.

Participants receive:

• Training Monthly online energy management sessions.
• Networking: Quarterly workshops and meetings to share best practices.
• Coaching: Support from industrial energy management experts to refine your energy program.
• Tools: Access to ENERGY STAR resources and regional energy efficiency services.

Participation is free. To join or learn more about the network in the Northeast, email R1EnergyNetwork@energystar.gov