Commercial/Industrial Training

Keeping up with the latest in commercial and industrial energy efficiency measures and processes is important. We host and support a variety of in-person and online training opportunities.

Sign up online for one of our current training opportunities or contact us at 208-388-5099 or [email protected] to learn more or request to be put on the training mailing list.

Training Opportunities

HVAC System Energy Use & Diagnostics Training
April 22, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Idaho Power Headquarters
1221 W. Idaho St., Boise, ID 83702

This one-day class will focus on the use of diagnostic tools to identify energy saving opportunities associated with building HVAC systems, equipment, and controls.

For more information, view the training flyer. Please register by April 15. To register, sign up here.

Building Operator Certification (BOC)
Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Building Operations
May 20, 2025 – July 10, 2025
Registration Deadline May 1, 2025
Virtual

The course teaches the basic principles of energy efficiency awareness and practices in commercial buildings.  The course will benefit existing facilities personnel who want to understand energy efficiency and building systems, personnel who work in energy and resource conservation management, such as commercial strategic energy managers and resource conservation managers, and those looking to start a career in facilities and energy management. Also, you will gain knowledge to implement immediate low-cost changes that benefit your facility operations.

To register visit www.theBOC.info/wa and select “Fundamentals.” Idaho Power has a discount code to receive $825 off this BOC course. Reach out to [email protected] to receive the discount code.

Building Operator Certification (BOC)
Level 1 Multifamily
Sept. 16, 2025 – Jan. 15, 2026
Registration Deadline Aug. 29, 2025
Virtual

The course helps facilities staff advance their skills and careers in energy efficient operations of multifamily buildings. Topics include energy efficient operation of multifamily building HVAC systems, measuring and benchmarking energy performance, efficient lighting fundamentals, indoor environmental quality, and more!

This course is designed for multifamily facility operators with two or more years of experience in operation and maintenance of multifamily facilities who wish to broaden their knowledge of building systems maintenance. Completion of BOC Level 1 Multifamily requires a time commitment of 74 hours which includes seven classes, work-site projects, and open-book tests.

To register visit www.theBOC.info/wa and select “Multifamily.” Idaho Power has a discount code to receive $1,300 off this BOC course. Reach out to [email protected] to receive the discount code.

Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level 1
Sept. 30, 2025 – Feb. 11, 2026
Registration Deadline Sept. 16, 2025
Virtual

The BOC helps building engineers, maintenance supervisors and others in skilled trades in energy efficient operation of commercial buildings. The Level 1 course is designed for operators with two or more years of experience in building operation and maintenance. The course will broaden participants knowledge of the total building system including topics of energy efficient HVAC systems, efficient lighting fundamentals, indoor environmental quality, smart buildings fundamentals and more! The training is online and is comprised of 74 hours of material including seven classes, work-site projects, and open-book tests.

To register visit www.theBOC.info/wa and select the “Standard Full Series Fee.” Idaho Power has a discount code to receive $1,300 off the BOC courses. Reach out to [email protected] to receive the discount code.

Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level 2
Oct. 1, 2025 – Jan. 29, 2026
Registration Deadline Sept. 17, 2025
Virtual

The BOC helps building engineers, maintenance supervisors and others in skilled trades in energy efficient operation of commercial buildings. The Level 2 course prepares operators to evaluate the operational performance of their buildings with a focus on improving energy efficiency. The course will teach participants how to collect and analyze building data to prepare a building walk-through plan to identify opportunities to improve performance. The training is online and is comprised of 61 hours of material including six classes, work-site projects, and open-book tests.

To register visit www.theBOC.info/wa and select the “Standard Full Series Fee.” Idaho Power has a discount code to receive $1,300 off the BOC courses. Reach out to [email protected] to receive the discount code.

NXT Level Lighting
Comprehensive lighting training for individuals who work in the commercial/industrial lighting retrofit market. NXT Level helps individuals to better design, sell and install advanced retrofit projects to fit their customer’s needs. Individuals and companies who apply may be eligible to earn the NXT Level designation and be listed on NXT Level’s Designation List. The online training covers lighting concepts, technologies, economics, sales techniques, codes and utility programs. Training takes 8 to 12 hours to complete and can earn you 8 CEUs.

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