This training program is designed to provide a deep understanding of the existing home audit process - providing practical, “boots on the ground” guidance and lessons learned for each building and administrative component; highlight potential modelling challenges; and offer information that supports the work of existing home EAs – contributing to confidence in the delivery of consistent EA services.

THE INSTRUCTOR:

Liam Butters, Owner, Ecology Consulting

Liam is a Professional Engineer and CEM and spent the last 15-years working in the industrial and construction sectors. He has extensive hands-on experience as an REA, and will share his deep understanding of the ERS, existing home evaluations, and residential HVAC design.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
• Newly licensed EAs

• REAs seeking a refresh of the existing home audit process

• EA candidates who have ideally passed NRCan’s Foundation and EA (House) exams

• Industry stakeholders who want to better understand the existing home audit process.

NOTE: This program assumes participants have a general understanding of building science, building processes and materials, and the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) EnerGuide Rating System requirements, processes, HOT2000 modelling, and on-site practices, e.g., running a blower door.

TRAINING CONTENT:

DAY 1

• Data Collection • Foundations – Basements, Crawlspaces and Walkouts • Above Grade Walls and Headers • Exposed Floors • Windows and Doors

DAY 2

• Airtightness • Ventilation • Mechanicals – Heating and Cooling • Domestic Hot Water • Renewable Energy Systems • Additions • Reports • Administrative Considerations • Business and Communications

Cancellation Policy: A $10 administrative fee will be issued for cancellations before Jul 8, 2025. No refunds for cancellations as of July 8th.

CECs =  10 (full program completion required). Partial CECs will not be issued.

CPD =  10 (full program completion required). Partial CPD will not be issued.

*NB residents receive a 50% registration rebate upon training completion, courtesy of CHBA New Brunswick.

Requirements to be eligible for a refund: must be a Registered Energy Advisor (CACEA non-members must provide a signed SO letter), 100% attendance, and a copy of the front side of your driver’s licence as proof of residency in NB) 

*EPP receive a 50% discount off the registration fee. (Discount code required; Contact info@cacea.ca)