Building Operator Certification (BOC) Program

BOC is a nationally recognized training and certification program for building operators and maintenance staff, offering improved job skills and more comfortable, energy-efficient facilities.

Certification is competency-based and offered at two levels. Level I training emphasizes energy-efficient building maintenance practices. Level II stresses advanced equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Level I training consists of a series of seven courses, 56 hours of instruction total, normally completed in seven months and five projects on energy and resource efficient operation of buildings. Level II training consists of six courses, 49 hours of instruction total, normally completed in six months and three projects.

Successful completion of these courses qualifies individuals for certification. The goal of the program is to achieve measurable energy savings in the operation of buildings by training individuals responsible for day-to-day operations. Click on the "Learn More" link below to go to the BOC website for more information and to get registered.

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Organizations That Benefit From BOC Certification

• K-12 schools, childcare facilities
• Colleges and universities
• Hospitals and other medical facilities
• Government office buildings
• Corporate office facilities
• Shopping centers, "big box" retailers
• Hotels and other lodging
• Manufacturing facilities
• Facilities management firms

BOC Rebate From Black Hills Energy

For Iowa Black Hills Energy customers, tuition for the BOC program is only $1,150 for each training level. Black Hills Energy will help offset the cost by offering a $200 rebate for students that become certified. (Check with your electric utility for additional rebates)

Black Hills Energy is notified from Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance that a student has met the requirements and has become certified. Black Hills Energy will send a rebate check for $200 per certified student to the company that paid the initial tuition.

To qualify for the rebate the student must:

• Be associated with at least one Iowa commercial property receiving gas service from Black Hills Energy
• Successfully complete the certification process

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