Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors (CACEA) upcoming events

CACEA EA Council (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The EA Council is where members come together to hear the latest on CACEA's work and connect with fellow Energy Advisors on the issues and opportunities shaping the industry.

Registration

CACEA Members: Free (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 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 Meet and Greet: Ottawa, ON (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join CACEA Executive Director Cindy Gareau and other members for a networking opportunity on October 28, 2026, 5:30pm - 7:30pm ET in Ottawa, ON (The Royal Oak - Kent at Slater), held in conjunction with the CHBA National Fall Meetings.

This is an ideal opportunity for members and industry partners to connect, share ideas, and strengthen relationships—while also enjoying a drink or dinner (at your own expense).

It's also a perfect chance to invite someone who isn't yet a member to experience what CACEA is all about. Bring along a friend or colleague who may be interested in learning more about the value of membership and the benefits of being part of our community.

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.

High Performance Series: Air Tightness Layer (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Air leakage accounts for 40–50% of a typical home's energy loss — yet airtightness remains one of the most misunderstood and contested details on site. Join us for an informal panel discussion with technical leaders as they compare inside versus outside air barrier systems, unpack real costs and callback risk, and tackle trades resistance head-on. Panelists will bust the "airtight house can't breathe" myth, discuss radon and Ontario's code uncertainty, and explore how energy advisors can move beyond testing into a true advisory role.

This event is open to CACEA™ and CHBA members only, at no charge.* CECs = 1.5

*If you are a CHBA member but not a member of CACEA™, please reach out to us at info@cacea.ca to receive the registration code.

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!

EA Exchange (5 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Join the Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors for the EA Exchange — the premier educational event for Energy Advisors and professionals working in the Part 9 low-rise residential sector.

Taking place November 5-6, 2026, in Richmond, BC and now - VIRTUALLY, immediately following CHBA BC’s Education Summit at the same location, the EA Exchange brings together EAs, builders, designers, building officials and industry partners for two days of technical learning, collaboration and networking focused on advancing residential building performance.

This year’s program features leading industry experts, practical building science discussions, technical tool updates, and interactive learning opportunities designed to support professionals working in residential new construction and retrofits.

Why Attend?

Expert Building Science Insights
Technical Updates That Matter
Advanced Airtightness Strategies
High‑Value Networking Opportunities
Hands‑On Learning & Friendly Competition
Collaboration Across the Sector

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Full registration fee includes welcome reception, breakfast, 2 refreshment breaks, and lunch on November 6.

Half Day registration fee includes breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch on November 6.

*Members of CHBA BC, participants of CHBA BC’s Education Summit, Building Officials’ Association of BC, and the Building Designers of BC can attend the EA Exchange at CACEA’s member rate. Contact Margo at info@cacea.ca to receive a discount code, including for bundle registrations.

**Registering 3 or more attendees from the same organization? Contact Margo at info@cacea.ca to receive a discount code.

CACEA members can also save on their CHBA BC Education Summit tickets with exclusive discounted rates. To verify your membership before completing your registration payment, please contact education@chbabc.org.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received on or before October 22, 2026, will receive a full refund less a $25 administration fee. Cancellations received after October 22, 2026, are non-refundable; however, substitutions are accepted.

Terms and Conditions

There will be no further discounts on the Virtual Pass, cancellations, or refunds. In-person attendance cannot be exchanged for a Virtual Pass.

Still have questions or need assistance? Email us at info@cacea.ca

High Performance Series: Vapour Control (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Most moisture problems in a building assembly don't come from vapour diffusion — they come from air leakage. This 90-minute session, part of CACEA's High Performance Series, clears up that confusion and the terminology around it: vapour barrier versus air barrier, what "breathable" really means, and when a vapour barrier must be sealed rather than simply lapped. A facilitator-led presentation and expert panel cover regional and seasonal vapour drive, the science of moisture movement, and the materials that make up vapour control layers, working through above-grade, below-grade and attic assemblies.

Presenters:
Natasha Brooks, BER (facilitator)
Owens Corning Team
DuPont Team

This event is open to CACEA™ and CHBA members only, at no charge.* CECs = 1.5

*If you are a CHBA member but not a member of CACEA™, please reach out to us at info@cacea.ca to receive the registration code.

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!

3D Printing Meets Passive House: Designing the Amos Project (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join Jeff Clarke-Janzen of Energycraft Building Consulting for an inside look at the Amos 3D-printed Passive House project as it moves through design toward construction, planned to begin this fall.

The webinar will explore the project’s goals, team collaboration and approach to insulation, thermal bridges, airtightness and mechanical integration, builders and designers will gain insight into the opportunities and challenges of combining 3D-printed construction with Passive House performance.

Registration

CACEA Members: Free (CEC = 1)

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!

Beyond U‑Value and SHGC: Window Standards, Code Changes and Reading the Label (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Most Energy Advisors read a window label for two numbers: U‑value and solar heat gain coefficient. There is more on that label, and more behind it, than most realise.

This session covers what changed in NAFS 2022 and how it flows into the 2025 code — the separate air infiltration levels are gone, and Article 9.36.2.7 introduces a cap on solar heat gain that varies by region — along with the reasoning advisors will need when a building official asks. It then turns to the labels themselves: how a proper label is built, what a fraudulent one looks like, and what producing them involves for manufacturers. Structural performance is not covered; it remains outside an advisor’s scope.

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!

CSA F280-12 DHL/DHG Analysis: Whole-House and Room-by-Room Approach Training (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 16:00:00 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 and whole-house 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:

To ensure participants are familiar with the Volta SNAP Tool, prework will be sent a week prior to the training and reviewed at the start of Day 1 training.
Participants will work through a case study and complete an independent exercise using SNAP.
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: $395.00 + tax*

CORPORATE CACEA Members: $335.75 + tax*
Non-members: $495.00 + tax*

Any costs related to using SNAP for the purposes of this training are included in the registration fee.

EAs in good standing in Manitoba receive full registration support upon registering, courtesy of Efficiency Manitoba.* To qualify for registration support, you must be actively performing EnerGuide evaluations in Manitoba, and haven't previously received financial support for this training.

*Cancellations made after November 18, 2026, or failure to attend the training, will result in the participant being invoiced the full registration fee. Payment will be required within 5 business days of the invoice date.

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

CHBA NB will support 50% of the registration costs of a maximum of 2 EAs from SOs who are currently working in NB and affiliated with NB Power as an SO for their programs. The EA must show proof of NB residency by providing a copy of their driver’s license. Registrants must attend at least 75% of the workshop and pass the exam. No show charges will not be covered by CHBA NB.

If you are an EA who is based in Manitoba or New Brunswick, email us at info@cacea.ca to receive the registration code.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be accepted up to November 18, 2026. A $10 administration fee will be applied. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after November 18, 2026.

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

Recognized by the HPCN

This course is one of the required trainings for the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) Energy Advisor sector.

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.

SME Spotlight: The Energy Conservatory (TEC) (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

CACEA™'s Subject Matter Experts provide you with technical knowledge and expertise that supports you and advances the profession.

Join The Energy Conservatory for an informative discussion about the release of their new Smart Digital Products – including the Digital Minneapolis Blower Door, Digital Minneapolis Duct Blaster ND THE Digital TrueFlow Grid. This is your chance to hear directly with the ‘source’ – and ask questions about the equipment, gain advice on best practices, raise challenges and share suggestions on how their offerings can better support the Canadian market.

This event is open to CACEA™ members only, at no charge. CECs = 1

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!

Beyond Equipment Ratings: Modelling Hybrid Heat in Homes (19 Jan 2027)

Tue, 19 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Hybrid heating depends on more than equipment specs. This webinar introduces a new BC-developed Average Annual Efficiency Calculator – a practical tool that models seasonal performance for common heating retrofit scenarios in a typical single detached home. Explore how heat pump system sizing, climate zone, and switchover temperature affect COP, energy use and emissions. Gain a better understanding of hybrid heating system performance and learn how the tool can support retrofit recommendations and client conversations.

* This project was a collaborative initiative between the City of Vancouver, Musqueam Indian Band, Township of Langley, City of Nanaimo, and TECA, with funding from BC Hydro. Learn more about the Average Annual Efficiency Calculator and download the tool here.

Registration

CACEA Members: Free (CEC = 1)

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!