Building Operator Certification: A Market Transformation Venture Becomes Self-Supporting

摘要

Building Operator Certification (BOC) is the first market transformtion venture funded by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Alliance) to achieve market viability. This paper will discuss how Building Operator Certification has evolved from a utilityfunded, government-sponsored training program to a self-supporting, market-based cenrtification enterprise for public and private sector employers. Research-supported business and market planning has paved the path to success.