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Demand-Side Management (DSM) Programming *Upcoming fall 2024*

ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager Webinar: Benchmarking for Compliance Ordinance

ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager Webinar: Understand and Improve your Energy Performance

Net Zero Planning with RETScreen® Expert Webinar

Embodied Carbon Accounting *Upcoming Winter 2025*

Pump Systems Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems

Heat Integration of Industrial Processes (HIIP)

Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CIEP)

Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP)

50001 Certified Practitioner

Working with the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB)

Heat Pumps Essentials

Energy Engagement Strategies

Certified Sustainable Building Operator (CSBO)

Working with the Greener Homes Initiative

Building Electrification Strategies *Upcoming Fall 2024*

Achieving Net Zero Buildings

Carbon Footprint Accounting: Scope 3 GHG Emissions *Upcoming Winter 2025*

Carbon Footprint Accounting: Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions

Planning and Selecting GHG Reduction Projects

Prep Course for the NRCan Quality Assurance Specialist Exam (House)

Advanced Building Energy Modelling

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 101-Fundamentals & Basics

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 201-Creating and Updating your Building Profile

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 301-Maximize Usage with Advanced Features

Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP)

Energy Management Professional 101 (EMP 101)

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Certified RETScreen® Expert (CRE)

Advanced RETScreen® Expert

Existing Building Commissioning Essentials

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)

Introduction to RETScreen® Expert

Energy Efficiency for Building Operators & Maintenance Staff (EEBO)

Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)

Energy Management Systems (EMS) and 50001 Ready Canada Webinar: 101

Building Science and Numeracy Essentials

Prep Course for the NRCan Foundation Level Exam

Prep Course for the NRCan Energy Advisor Exam (House)

Tools for Completing Probationary Files

Advanced HOT2000 User

Prep Course for the NRCan Low-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Exam (MURB)

Building Energy Modelling Essentials

Building Energy Modelling Professional

Building Automation Systems Essentials

Advanced Building Automation Systems Optimization

Making the Case for Energy Management Projects

Strategic Energy Management 101 (SEM 101)

Making the Case for Decarbonization Projects

Becoming Carbon Neutral: Key Concepts, Strategies and Initiatives

Advanced Measurement and Verification

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Program Overview

Training Incentives Available

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The Greener Homes Initiative (GHI) is a federal program aimed at helping Canadians save energy and make their home more comfortable. It accomplishes its goals by providing grants after an eligible retrofit has been implemented. To receive a grant, both the homeowner and building must meet the criteria established by the program. First, an Energy Advisor (EA) must audit the home before the work commences. Thereafter, another audit is performed to confirm the changes to the home.

This one-day training session enhances participant understanding about the grants offered by the GHI. It will clarify how to determine the eligibility of the owner and their home. Additionally, they learn how to identify and navigate the crucial details necessary to make the Greener Homes Initiative work. Finally, participants use all their new knowledge to complete a culminating activity.

If you are or want to become a Natural Resources Canada Registered Energy Advisor and you are interested in delivering the GHI, this course is ideal for you. It provides valuable knowledge for both future and current EAs who want to have a seamless experience when working with homeowners and GHI staff. 

 

In this course, you will learn to

  • Define the objectives of the GHI. 
  • Identify eligible homeowners. 
  • Identify eligible buildings. 
  • Comprehend eligible retrofits. 
  • Explain the process to secure grants and interest-free loans. 
  • Navigate GHI documentation. 
  • Recommended grants based on specific home types. 

 

This course is ideal for

  • New Energy Advisors 
  • Experienced Energy Advisors 
  • New Energy Advisors specialized in the GHI 
  • Home builders specialized in home retrofits 
  • Architects specialized in home retrofits 
  • Technicians specialized in home retrofits 

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