Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors (CACEA) upcoming events

NRCan’s Presentation on User-Defined Codes in the HOT2000 Code Editor (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Review the Code Editor and Code Library work and with step-by-step instructions for creating User-defined Codes.

Come you with your questions for NRCan on this procedure.

Registration

CACEA Members: Free (CEC = 1)

Non-members: Free

Please note that this online event will take place in the Eastern Time Zone.

After you register with CACEA, please check your confirmation email and complete the second step of the registration in Zoom in order to receive your unique webinar link. Check your spam folder if you do not see it.

Want to take advantage of the free webinar? JOIN CACEA NOW!

CACEA EA Council (28 Apr 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for an EA Council update session featuring:

A guided tour of our new website (launching in March) — explore enhanced features and navigation
A CEC requirements overview — stay current with continuing education updates
An advocacy initiatives update — learn about our latest advocacy efforts
BC updates — hear from Gilles Lesage MEA about recent BC developments

Registration

CACEA Members: Free (CEC = 1.5)

Please note that this online event will take place in the Eastern Time Zone.

Want to take advantage of the free webinar? JOIN CACEA NOW!

CACEA Meet and Greet: Calgary, AB (28 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join CACEA members for a networking opportunity on April 28, 7:00pm – 8:30pm MT in Calgary, AB (exact location to be confirmed soon), in conjunction with the 2026 Alberta Energy Efficiency and Innovation Summit.

Whether you are registered for the event or happen to be in the area, members can connect over a drink and/or dinner (on your dime).

This is a great chance to invite someone who isn't yet a member to join us at the event. It's a wonderful opportunity to show them what CACEA is all about and the benefits of being part of our community. Feel free to bring along a friend or colleague who might be interested in learning more!

The first drink for CACEA members is on us - the rest is on you!

Want to take advantage of the member rate and other CACEA member benefits? Join CACEA now.

CSA F280-12 DHL/DHG Analysis: Whole-House and Room-by-Room Approach Pilot Training – Session #1 (12 May 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

REAs CAN STEP INTO THE HEAT PUMP GAME!

REAs delivering the EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) and other HOT2000 modelers will gain the ability to perform precise room-by-room heat loss and heat gain calculations for use in both the retrofit and new construction contexts. Using verified software, EAs and other HOT2000 modelers can provide key inputs to the sizing of heating and cooling equipment primarily based on data collected during home energy evaluations, with minimal additional information to be collected.

Upon completing this course, EAs and other HOT2000 modellers will be able to offer this service to homeowners and contractors, providing essential calculations that HVAC professionals can use to size heat pumps accurately. Please note: This course does not cover air distribution design and does not enable EAs and other HOT2000 modellers to select specific heat pumps or make direct sizing recommendations.

Instructor and CACEA member Liam Butters, Owner of Ecology Consulting, will guide the group through the whole-house and room-by-room F280 processes. At the end of the course, participants will:

Understand why heat loss and gain calculations are needed for existing and new homes.
Understand important definitions and concepts used in heat loss and gain calculations.
Understand the whole‐house and room-by-room heat loss and gain calculation principles and content.
Recognize the similarities and differences between the data used for HOT2000 energy simulation and CSA F280 whole‐house and room-by-room heat loss and gain calculations.
Familiarize with verified software that can use HOT2000 inputs through a case study.

REGISTRATION

CRITERIA FOR REAs:

A “Full” category CACEA member OR a non-CACEA member REA who completed D&E files and modelled 15 homes onsite tested under an NRCan program (ERS, EnergyStar, R2000 or NetZero - D&E; P&N) which is SO validated OR put forward by CACEA Full Member in good standing.
NON-MEMBER REQUIREMENTS: $1 million Errors and Omissions Insurance and a signed SO confirmation letter (annually). (USE THIS LETTER ) Must upload the proof of coverage and letter to the registration form.

CRITERIA FOR OTHER HOT2000 MODELLERS:

1 full year of HOT2000 modelling.
$1 million Errors and Omissions Insurance. Must upload the proof of coverage to the registration form.

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION:

Participants will work through a case study and complete an independent exercise using the Volta SNAP tool.
Use a full-size monitor, preferably two. Working primarily from an iPad or laptop monitor is not ideal).
Ensure good connectivity and use a headset or quality external mic to reduce feedback or echoes.
Printing of certain course materials in advance is recommended – details will be provided closer to the event.

REGISTRATION FEES

CACEA Members: $25.00 + tax
Non-members: $25.00 + tax

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be accepted up to May 5, 2026. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after May 5, 2026.

CECs = 12 (full program completion required). Partial CECs will not be issued.

NOTE: This course will be delivered in the Eastern time zone.

Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, and CACEA members will be listed on CACEA’s website.

After you register with CACEA, please check your confirmation email and complete the Zoom registration requirements in order to receive your unique meeting link. Check your spam folder if you do not see it.

CSA F280-12 DHL/DHG Analysis: Whole-House and Room-by-Room Approach Pilot Training – Session #2 (2 Jun 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

REAs CAN STEP INTO THE HEAT PUMP GAME!

Instructor and CACEA member Liam Butters, Owner of Ecology Consulting, will guide the group through the whole-house and room-by-room F280 processes. At the end of the course, participants will:

Understand why heat loss and gain calculations are needed for existing and new homes.
Understand important definitions and concepts used in heat loss and gain calculations.
Understand the whole‐house and room-by-room heat loss and gain calculation principles and content.
Recognize the similarities and differences between the data used for HOT2000 energy simulation and CSA F280 whole‐house and room-by-room heat loss and gain calculations.
Familiarize with verified software that can use HOT2000 inputs through a case study.

REGISTRATION

CRITERIA FOR REAs:

A “Full” category CACEA member OR a non-CACEA member REA who completed D&E files and modelled 15 homes onsite tested under an NRCan program (ERS, EnergyStar, R2000 or NetZero - D&E; P&N) which is SO validated OR put forward by CACEA Full Member in good standing.
NON-MEMBER REQUIREMENTS: $1 million Errors and Omissions Insurance and a signed SO confirmation letter (annually). (USE THIS LETTER ) Must upload the proof of coverage and letter to the registration form.

CRITERIA FOR OTHER HOT2000 MODELLERS:

1 full year of HOT2000 modelling.
$1 million Errors and Omissions Insurance. Must upload the proof of coverage to the registration form.

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION:

Participants will work through a case study and complete an independent exercise using the Volta SNAP tool.
Use a full-size monitor, preferably two. Working primarily from an iPad or laptop monitor is not ideal).
Ensure good connectivity and use a headset or quality external mic to reduce feedback or echoes.
Printing of certain course materials in advance is recommended – details will be provided closer to the event.

REGISTRATION FEES

CACEA Members: $25.00 + tax
Non-members: $25.00 + tax

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be accepted up to May 26, 2026. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after May 26, 2026.

CECs = 12 (full program completion required). Partial CECs will not be issued.

NOTE: This course will be delivered in the Eastern time zone.

Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, and CACEA members will be listed on CACEA’s website.

CACEA NBC 2025: An Overview of Key Proposed Changes (Webinar #6) (9 Jun 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This is the sixth webinar on NRCan's proposed code changes.

As an EA it is important to be aware of upcoming code changes, how they will impact your work, and how you can get involved in making them better.

Alex Bols, Senior Technical Advisor, Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), and Mark Rosen MEA, Director of Building Science, Building Knowledge Canada - both of whom are actively involved with the building code standing committees, will provide an update on what’s proposed to be included in the NBC 2025.

More details to come.

This event is open to CACEA members only at no charge.

CEC = 1.5

Please note that this online event will take place in the Eastern Time Zone.

After you register with CACEA, please check your confirmation email and complete the Zoom registration requirements in order to receive your unique webinar link. Check your spam folder if you do not see it.

Want to take advantage of the free webinar? JOIN CACEA NOW!