AB HYBRID: Pathway to Passive House Trades Certification (150P) – Feb 2023

This course includes online lectures and hands-on workshop experience, incorporating actual building of Passive House elements relevant to the Canadian construction industry. The following topics will be covered: Passive House criteria and principles Building ecology, comfort and economic efficiency Introduction to Passive House design tools (e.g. PHPP) Construction process and quality assurance Thermal insulation Thermal bridge-free […]

$1709

Strategies to Bolster Industrial Energy Management Practices in Canada

In this presentation, Efficiency Canada research manager James Gaede will provide an overview of his recent research on industrial energy management programs and policy in Canada. Taking a "policy system" perspective, James will review the challenges and opportunities of industrial energy management and its potential to contribute to Canadian climate change goals.  He will conclude […]

Free

Becoming a Building Science Consultant

The world of energy efficiency is dynamic and varied. There are more than 436 000 Canadians working in energy efficiency – from HVAC to window installers, policy analysis to programming, energy advisors, engineers, and managers and so much more. The ‘Becoming’ series gives you a chance to get to know some of the people that […]

Free

Becoming an Energy Efficiency Officer

The world of energy efficiency is dynamic and varied. There are more than 436 000 Canadians working in energy efficiency - from HVAC to window installers, policy analysis to programming, energy advisors, engineers, and managers and so much more. The 'Becoming' series gives you a chance to get to know some of the people that […]

Free

What Municipalities Need to Know About Net Zero Emissions Building Codes

Efficiency Canada has released a new guide for municipalities. Kevin will walk through what municipalities need to know about net zero emissions building codes, to prepare for the 2025 net zero emissions building code. Everyone is welcome, though this will be particularly powerful for municipal staff and elected officials. You’ll walk away with a better […]

Free

What Municipalities Need to Know About Net Zero Emissions Building Codes

Efficiency Canada has released a new guide for municipalities. Kevin will walk through what municipalities need to know about net zero emissions building codes, to prepare for the 2025 net zero emissions building code. Everyone is welcome, though this will be particularly powerful for municipal staff and elected officials. You’ll walk away with a better […]

Free

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

CIET

An energy auditor evaluates and analyzes how energy is being used in a commercial or institutional facility, identifies energy conservation opportunities, and makes recommendations on where consumption can be reduced or optimized. There are three main types of energy audits: Level 1 audits (walkthrough surveys that allow you to rapidly identify opportunities for energy savings); Level 2 […]

$1,825

Certified RETScreen® Expert

Designed for those who have completed the Introduction to RETScreen® course or have some previous experience with the software, the Certified RETScreen® Expert (CRE) program is designed to help participants develop their skills in the analysis of all types of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Further, participants will develop a sound understanding of the new analysis functions provided […]

$1,675

Building Automation Systems Essentials

At its core, a well-run building automation system (BAS) reduces energy consumption and allows for more efficient building system operations. This should, in turn, allow building management to increase the comfort of tenants while reducing their operating costs. During the one-day Building Automation Systems Essentials course, we examine systems basics and energy conservation strategies that […]

$625

Building Science and Numeracy Essentials

For a limited time, CIET is offering its suite of Residential Energy Advisor (REA) courses at significant discounts thanks to a contribution agreement with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). CIET can provide discounts of 60% or more to all participants. Since NRCan wishes to increase the number of energy advisors available to support the Canada Greener […]

$376

DiscoverEE Webinars: Air Sealing De-Mystified: A Custom Calculator That Instantly Measures and Evaluates Energy Savings

Zoom

Every house needs to breathe, hence builders have to allow a certain amount of infiltration or even better provide a mechanical ventilation system that brings in fresh air. However, as the house gets older it becomes leakier. Listeners would be quite aware of the fact that the current methodology used to quantify energy losses associated […]

Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)

As a process, existing building commissioning (EBCx) is often referred to as taking what you already have and making it better! Interest in existing building commissioning projects has been growing steadily over the years, and it is now recognized as a formidable means to determine which low-cost/no-cost operational improvements may be made to a currently […]

$1,735

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