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ABOUT THE BUILDING PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE BPI is the nation's premier building performance cre- dentialing, quality assurance and standards setting organization. BPI develops technical standards using an open, transpar- ent, consensus-based process built on sound building science. From these standards, we develop professional certifications for individu- als, companywide credentials for BPI GoldStar Contractors, home energy rating systems and quality assurance services that help raise the bar in home performance contracting. BPI is approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) as an accredited devel- oper of American National Standards and as a certifying body for personnel credentials. For more information on BPI, visit www.bpi.org/pros. www.fueloilnews.com | FUEL OIL NEWS | FALL LITERATURE SHOWCASE 3 ABOUT THE mold, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), lead-based paint, asbestos, radon, carbon monoxide leaks, as well as potential fire haz- ards, trip and fall hazards and pest manage- ment issues. "The need for a nationally recognized Healthy Home Evaluator certification has never been greater. Throughout the country, GHHI sites work with local contractors to rehabilitate homes using a comprehensive model that combines health, safety and energy efficiency improvements. Funding sources from states, philanthropies and others are increasing for healthy home interventions, and with them, the demand for a high quality certification that verifies contractor expertise," said Ruth Ann Norton, President and CEO of GHHI. A 2014 NCHH nationwide survey showed increasing demand for healthy home assess- ments in the marketplace, particularly in the area of asthma prevention. Thirteen states have reported that some Medicaid reimburse- ment is in place for home-based asthma education. As of September 2016, the state of Missouri has determined that the HHE meets the requirements for healthy home assessment reimbursement under Medicaid. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) provided critical technical and finan- cial support for the development of the HHE certification. Information about the HHE exam can be found at bpi.org/hhe. ABOUT THE GREEN & HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE (GHHI) GHHI is a national nonprofit dedicated to breaking the link between unhealthy housing and unhealthy families. Formerly known as the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, GHHI replaces stand-alone interven- tion programs with an integrated, whole-house approach that produces healthy, safe and energy efficient homes. GHHI serves as the national model for green and healthy homes interventions. GHHI works in Austin, Atlanta, Baltimore, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Dubuque, Flint, Jackson, Lansing, Lewiston Auburn, Marin County, New Haven, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, the State of Rhode Island, Salt Lake, San Antonio, Staten Island and Greater Syracuse. ABOUT HUD'S OFFICE OF LEAD HAZARD CONTROL AND HEALTHY HOMES (OLHCHH) OLHCHH provides funds to state and local governments to develop cost-effective ways to reduce lead-based paint and other key residential hazards. In addition, the office enforces HUD's lead-based paint regulations, provides public outreach and technical assistance, supports training and conducts technical studies to help protect children and their families from health and safety hazards in the home. ABOUT HEALTHY HOUSING SOLUTIONS, INC. (SOLUTIONS) Solutions is the for-profit subsidiary of the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH), which has almost 24 years of experience as the leader in investigating, validating, and promoting healthy and safe homes for all. Solutions is a certified small business, incorporated in November 2003, which provides professional consulting services to public agen- cies and private sector organizations. Solutions focuses on the residential and community environmental health and safety. With not-for-profit hospitals in Missouri and Kansas, and numer- ous specialty clinics in both states, CHILDREN'S MERCY provides the highest level of care for children from birth through the age of 21. U.S. News & World Report has repeatedly ranked Children's Mercy as one of "America's Best Children's Hospitals." Children's Mercy's faculty of more than 700 pediatric subspecial- ists and researchers across more than 40 subspecialties are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research, and educating the next generation of pediatric subspecialists. The DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AT CHILDREN'S MERCY is a nationally recognized program providing environ- mental health consulting, patient case management, research, education, train- ing, and analytical services. Our team aims to help improve and advocate for the health of individuals with environmentally triggered illnesses. Winners of a 2015 HUD Secretary's Award for Healthy Home and a HUD 2014 National Healthy Home Training Center award, Children's Mercy is dedicated to working to create best practices and trained professional to provide effective environmental health assessment services.