In this course, students will dive into the world of renewable energy sources and systems for heat and electricity and carbon capture. Students will learn how to evaluate technologies based on cost factors, technology readiness, site specific conditions and other risk factors.
In this course, students will take a hands-on approach to develop a Community Energy and Emissions Plan. Students will learn to navigate the planning process, identify funding sources, and learn to manage project consultants.
In this course, students will gain a fundamental understanding of energy and emissions including where energy comes from, how it is used or captured, and the impacts it has on people and the planet. Students will learn about climate change mitigation and adaptation, resilience, economic and health benefits, and much more.
This is a fundamentals course that helps learners develop their knowledge base about several types of deep retrofits. International retrofit standards will be introduced, along with elements of behavioural economics related to homeowners’ decisions during the retrofit journey. Students will develop an understanding of the options available to assess an existing building for its deep retrofit potential.
100% online, Thursdays 6-8PM for 6 weeks, $272.94
Prerequisites: None
With an industry expert, you will practice completing whole-building Life Cycle Assessment using Athena Impact Estimator for Buildings software.
100% online, Wednesdays 12-2PM for 7 weeks, $531.58
Prerequisites: XZEB 1160
*Required course for Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional Microcredential
Learn the fundamentals of life cycle assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon in construction for designers, energy advisors, energy modelers, and policymakers.
100% online, Wednesdays 12-2PM for 5 weeks, $265.79
Prerequisites: None
*Required course for Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional Microcredential
This course allows students to practice what they have learned through an applied project. Under supervision of an advisor, students will develop and present a report demonstrating their understanding and competency in supervising Net-Zero, Net-Zero Ready, Passive House, or equivalent high-performance construction.
100% online, Tuesdays 6-9PM for 15 weeks, $794.53
Prerequisites: XZEB 1001, XZEB 1120, XZEB 1146, XZEB 1171 (or be currently enrolled)
This course helps students learn how to manage new construction, coordinate construction for larger, more complex buildings, and become familiar with tools and construction checklists to systematically manage relevant issues for zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings
Key topics include the airtightness, enclosure details, thermal bridging, mechanical services, construction management, quality assurance construction checklists, and compliance documentation.
100% online, Thursdays 6-9PM for 5 weeks, $398.69
This short course will provide participants with foundational knowledge on the mechanical and electrical systems found in Net Zero, Net Zero Energy-ready, and Passive House buildings.
Key topics include common mechanical systems, energy source options, BC Energy Step Code and Passive House requirements, and integrated design.
100% online Monday and Thursday afternoons 1-2PM for 2 weeks, $132.90
Prerequisites: XZEB 1001 AND XZEB 1120
Through a case-study approach, this course outlines decision-making for planning, designing, and constructing/renovating a Zero Energy home with integrated solar PV and electrical systems.
Key topics include critical elements of a design-build process, pre-design considerations and requirements, future-proofing for new technologies and electrical circuit load capacity, equipment and monitoring options, and hand-off best practices.
100% online, Wednesdays 4-7PM for 5 weeks, $398.69