Upcoming events

    • 20 Oct 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • The Royal Oak - Kent at Slater, Ottawa, ON
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    Join CACEA Executive Director Cindy Gareau and other members for a networking opportunity on October 20, 2025, 5:30pm - 7:30pm ET in Ottawa, ON (The Royal Oak - Kent at Slater).

    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.

    • 30 Oct 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virtual Session via Zoom
    • 68
    Register

    Join Victoria Charmet, Manager, Home Energy and Adaptation Labelling Task Force, Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada for an update on NRCan’s National Approach to Home Labelling. 

    Details of the presentation to follow.

      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 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!

      • 11 Nov 2025
      • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      • Regina, SK
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      Join CACEA Executive Director Cindy Gareau and other members for a networking opportunity on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 5:30pm - 7:30pm CT in Regina, SK (exact location to be confirmed closer to the date).

      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.

      • 12 Nov 2025
      • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
      • Virtual Session via Zoom
      • 67
      Register

      This is the fifth 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.

      The session will review upcoming changes to the code review process, including but not limited to:

      • PCF 1979 (future-adapted climatic data)
      • PCF 1980 (specified wind & snow loads)
      • PCF 2018 (NECB updated climatic data)
      • PCF 2032 (AEB, heat transfer, air leakage, and condensation control requirements)
      • PCF 2033 (AEB, ventilation requirements)
      • PCF 2042 (Tier 1 prescriptive package)
      • PCF 2048 (Specified wind & snow loads in Part 9)
      • PCF 2051 (Appendix note for PCF 2032)
      • PCF 2061 (Overheating in new dwelling units)

      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!

      • 13 Nov 2025
      • 10:00 AM
      • 14 Nov 2025
      • 6:00 PM
      • Virtual Session via Zoom
      • 14
      Register

      The Integrated Design Process (IDP) is a highly collaborative approach to achieving sustainable (low energy, low carbon) practices and outcomes for both new construction and existing homes. It ensures delivery of affordable, durable, healthy homes for Canadians. 


      CACEA is offering an interactive training program designed to provide comprehensive information about the IDP. The program places a strong emphasis on facilitation skills, equipping participants with the tools and techniques needed to lead and effectively guide this crucial process.


      WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
      Anyone interested in providing IDP facilitation services such as EAs, designers, architects, renovators, and builders.


      PROGRAM FEES*: Includes two training days; post-training student-lead sessions; “IDP Handbook”; certificate of completion and listing on CACEA website for successful candidates.

      THE INSTRUCTORS:

      • Amelie Caron MEA, Ecosynergy
      • Emma Conway MEA, E3 Eco Group

      Emma and Amelie are highly regarded industry trainers and subject matter experts, renowned for their leadership and expertise. They are actively engaged in facilitating (IDPs and empowering their clients to make informed and impactful decisions. 

      REGISTRATION FEES:

      In-person attendance (Calgary, AB)

      CACEA Member: $3,100 + provincial tax*

      CORPORATE CACEA Member: $2,635 + provincial tax*
      Non-Member: $3,300 + provincial tax*


      Virtual attendance

      CACEA Member: $2,600 + provincial tax*

      CORPORATE CACEA Member: $2,210 + provincial tax*
      Non-Member: $2,800 + provincial tax*

      *EPP receive a 25% discount off the registration fee, courtesy of Efficiency Nova Scotia. (Discount code required; Contact info@cacea.ca)

      *BC residents receive a 70% registration rebate upon training completion, courtesy of Fortis BC.

      *AB residents receive a 50% discount off the registration fee (3 spots available), courtesy of Alberta Ecotrust Foundation. First come basis. Contact info@cacea.ca.

      Cancellation Policy: A $10 administrative fee will be issued for cancellations before November 3, 2025. No refunds for cancellations as of November 3rd.

      CECs =  16 (full program completion required). Partial CECs will not be issued.

      Want to take advantage of CACEA's preferred pricing? JOIN NOW!

      • 13 Nov 2025
      • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      • Calgary, AB
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      Join CACEA President Amelie Caron (Ecosynergy), Board Member Emma Conway (E3 Eco Group), and other members for a networking opportunity on Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:00pm - 8:00pm MT in Calgary, AB (exact location to be confirmed closer to the date).

      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.

      • 26 Nov 2025
      • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
      • Virtual Session via Zoom
      • 92
      Register

      As Canada moves toward a low-carbon future, reducing embodied carbon in buildings is increasingly important. This webinar, led by Natasha Jeremic from the Canadian Wood Council, will introduce the fundamentals of embodied carbon and show how wood products can help minimize carbon impacts.

      Natasha will highlight key concepts, tools for Energy Advisors, emerging policies and codes, and resources to support decision-making. Whether working on new homes or retrofits, you’ll gain valuable insights to engage builders in meaningful conversations about sustainable material choices.

      About the Speaker:
      Natasha Jeremic, P.Eng. is the Sustainability Manager for Codes and Standards at the Canadian Wood Council. With experience in structural design, building performance, and whole life carbon accounting, she leads initiatives that promote low-carbon, energy-efficient, and durable construction practices.

        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 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!

        • 3 Dec 2025
        • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
        • Winnipeg, MB
        Register

        Join CACEA Executive Director Cindy Gareau and other members for a networking opportunity on December 3, 2025, 5:30pm - 7:30pm CT in Winnipeg, MB (exact location to be confirmed closer to the date).

        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.

        • 4 Dec 2025
        • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
        • Virtual Session via Zoom
        • 96
        Register

        Marc Fontaine from EcoInnovation Technologies will provide a comprehensive overview of Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) systems. Learn more about:

        • the construction of DWHR, working principles, and history of adoption
        • different installation configurations, performance and efficiency, and 
        • how DWHR integrates with various water heater and building types, including multi-unit residential buildings. 

        The session also will provide guidance on selecting the right unit, practical installation examples, and the use of energy recovery calculation tools.  

          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 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!

          • 15 Jan 2026
          • 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
          • Virtual Session via Zoom
          • 91
          Register

          Duct capacity is often a limiting factor in sizing retrofit heat pumps, and contractors often size heat pumps based on the existing air conditioner, resulting in under-sized equipment. A simple 15-minute test can provide definitive air flow capacity of a duct system, contributing to a proper sized heat pump and avoiding poor system performance—such as noise problems due to restrictive ductwork. Energy Advisors (EA) can easily add this procedure to the scope of an Energy Evaluation.

          This training will instruct EAs on how to evaluate the airflow capacity of duct systems in homes where the distribution system is not being changed and the primary retrofit measure is the replacement of heating and cooling equipment. In conjunction with other considerations—such as the CSA F280-12 Heat Loss/Heat Gain value—this is a preliminary assessment to provide the homeowner and their HVAC Contractor with data that will help the contractor select the largest ASHP based on existing ductwork. Please note: This course does not enable EAs and other HOT2000 modelers to select specific heat pumps or make direct sizing recommendations. The Contractor is ultimately responsible for equipment selection.

          Instructor and CACEA member Mark Rosen MEADirector, Building Science, Building Knowledge Canada and a well-known professional architect, trainer, and consultant who is passionate about buildings that perform exceptionally well.

          TRAINING CONTENT

          This course, developed in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada, will guide you through the process of measuring duct flow using The Energy Conservatory’s (TEC) TrueFlow™ meter.

          The one-day training will address:

          • Understanding the impact of the duct system on sizing an Air Source Heat Pump
          • How to apply the basic theories of air flow to evaluate a working system
          • Identifying the components of a typical duct system in order to take pressure and flow measurements at the correct locations
          • How to use the TEC TrueFlow™ meter to measure air flow in an existing duct system
          • How to record the air flow and other measurements in the Customer Report and provide feedback to the homeowner on the limitations that the duct system may pose

          REGISTRATION REQUIERMENTS

          CRITERIA FOR REAs:

          • A “Full” category CACEA member OR a non-CACEA member REA who completed D&E files and modeled 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.
          • Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, and listed on CACEA's website.

          *CACEA requires E&O insurance to protect EAs for delivering ancillary services. Seek a provider who understands the EA role and offers affordable coverage, e.g., CACEA Partner Federated Insurance Company of Canada. 

          REGISTRATION FEES

          CACEA Members: $195.00 + tax
          CORPORATE CACEA Members: $165.75 + tax (Discount code required; if you did not receive your discount code for this year, please email info@cacea.ca for assistance.)
          Non-members: $295.00 + tax

          Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be accepted up to January 8, 2026. A $10 administration fee will be applied. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after January 8, 2026.

          CEC = 6 (full program completion required). Partial CEC will not be issued.

          NOTE: This course will be delivered 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 meeting link. Check your spam folder if you do not see it.

        Past events

        17 Oct 2025 Navigating the Ups and Downs of an EA Business Webinar
        9 Oct 2025 Retrofit Refresh: Best Practices for Existing Home Audits
        24 Sep 2025 CACEA Meet and Greet: Burnaby, BC
        15 Sep 2025 Retrofit Refresh Training Test Re-write (Session on August 19-20, 2025)
        11 Sep 2025 Residential Duct Air Flow Measurement: Assessing the impact of air flow on ASHP sizing
        9 Sep 2025 Sound Visualization Method for Locating Air Leaks in Buildings
        8 Sep 2025 Retrofit Refresh Training Test Re-write (Session on August 19-20, 2025)
        4 Sep 2025 Updates to the Volta SNAP Tool
        26 Aug 2025 F280 Training Test Re-write (Session on August 12, 2025)
        19 Aug 2025 Retrofit Refresh: Best Practices for Existing Home Audits
        12 Aug 2025 CSA F280 Whole-house Design Heat Loss and Gain Calculations: Understanding and Implementing Efficient Design Principles
        22 Jul 2025 Tools for Fast and Accurate Window Performance Assessment in the Field
        25 Jun 2025 CACEA Insights: Member Survey Results & Strategic Plan
        18 Jun 2025 Window Selection, How Does the Low Emissivity Coating Used Impact Window Performance and the Choice of Windows
        3 Jun 2025 Update from The Energy Conservatory (TEC)
        27 May 2025 A “Tool” for EAs: Canada’s Home Electrification Toolkit
        26 May 2025 The Future of Housing in Canada and The Role of EAs
        15 May 2025 Update from Retrotec
        14 May 2025 CACEA Meet and Greet: Kelowna, BC
        12 May 2025 CACEA Meet and Greet: Victoria, BC
        6 May 2025 Enhancements to Heat Pump Sizing, Selection, and Specifications: An Industry Plan for the Retrofit Market
        29 Apr 2025 CACEA Meet and Greet: Edmonton, AB
        29 Apr 2025 CACEA Meet and Greet: Halifax, NS
        13 Apr 2025 CACEA Meet and Greet: Mono, ON
        9 Apr 2025 Why Window Energy Rating (ER) is still in the NBC 2025?
        1 Apr 2025 Women's Forum
        1 Apr 2025 CACEA's Integrated Design Process Facilitation Training - Virtual
        1 Apr 2025 F280 Training Test Re-write (Session on March 11, 2025)
        18 Mar 2025 Panel Discussion on Resiliency: What EAs Need to Know
        11 Mar 2025 CSA F280 Whole-house Design Heat Loss and Gain Calculations: Understanding and Implementing Efficient Design Principles
        4 Mar 2025 CACEA Annual General Meeting and Town Hall
        25 Feb 2025 Real Estate & Energy Advisors: Best Practices for Collaboration
        11 Feb 2025 Wildfire Protection: Best Practices for Energy Advisors
        22 Jan 2025 Understanding Adaptiv Homes: An EAs Role
        11 Dec 2024 Heat Pumps: What Energy Advisors Should Know
        19 Nov 2024 Radon and Energy Efficiency: EAs making the connection
        14 Nov 2024 LEEP NZE Wall Guides Training
        29 Oct 2024 4th CACEA NBC 2025: An Overview of Key Proposed Changes Webinar
        29 Oct 2024 F280 Training Test Re-write (Session on October 11th)
        28 Oct 2024 HOT2000 Update and National EA Council
        11 Oct 2024 CSA F280 Whole-house Design Heat Loss and Gain Calculations: Understanding and Implementing Efficient Design Principles
        9 Oct 2024 F280 Training Test Re-write (Session on September 24th)
        2 Oct 2024 F280 Training Test Re-write (Session on September 18th)
        1 Oct 2024 Marketing Your EA Business and Services
        26 Sep 2024 Overview of NRCan's New Heat Pump Selection Tool: What it means for EAs
        25 Sep 2024 CACEA New Member Chat
        24 Sep 2024 CSA F280 Whole-house Design Heat Loss and Gain Calculations: Understanding and Implementing Efficient Design Principles SOLD OUT
        18 Sep 2024 CSA F280 Whole-house Design Heat Loss and Gain Calculations: Understanding and Implementing Efficient Design Principles
        10 Sep 2024 CACEA Webinar: An EA's Guide to Electrification
        24 Jul 2024 CACEA's Saskatchewan NBC 9.36 Update Course
        23 Jul 2024 CACEA Webinar Ventilation: A deep dive for EAs
        26 Jun 2024 Home Energy Exploration Tool (HEET) Webinar
        18 Jun 2024 CACEA Training Program NBC 9.36 Energy Efficiency Compliance: An EA Perspective
        17 Jun 2024 CACEA NBC 2025: An Overview of Key Proposed Changes Webinar 3
        7 Jun 2024 CACEA Webinar Air Tightness: Building science, solutions, and other considerations
        6 Jun 2024 CACEA EA Council - Eastern
        30 May 2024 CACEA EA Council - West to Prairies
        29 May 2024 CACEA's Trivia Networking Event
        2 May 2024 What CACEA Members Need To Know About Ontario's New Building Code
        9 Apr 2024 CACEA webinar: "NBC 2025: An Overview of Key Proposed Changes"
        15 Mar 2024 CACEA AGM, Panel and Town Hall Meeting
        26 Feb 2024 CACEA's REA Retrofit Refresh Program in French
        13 Feb 2024 CACEA’s Air Flow Duct Testing Research Project Results
        1 Feb 2024 Remote Home Energy Assessments Pilot: Results and Next Steps
        18 Jan 2024 CACEA's Integrated Design Process Facilitation Training - Virtual
        16 Jan 2024 CACEA webinar: "An EAs Guide to Working with BCBC: And some things we all need to fix"
        14 Dec 2023 CACEA webinar: "NBC 2025: An Overview of Key Proposed Changes"
        7 Dec 2023 CACEA's Integrated Design Process Facilitation Training - Nanaimo
        5 Dec 2023 Heat Pumps and Duct Flow Testing: Expanding the EAs tool kit
        30 Nov 2023 CACEA's Integrated Design Process Facilitation Training - Burnaby
        22 Nov 2023 CACEA's Integrated Design Process Facilitation Training - Kelowna
        17 Oct 2023 Engagement on NRCan's Compliance Framework
        21 Sep 2023 CACEA's REA Retrofit Refresh: Best practices for existing home audits
        13 Sep 2023 Volta SNAP Showcase
        14 Jun 2023 Where's the Leak? Air Tightness Best Practices
        12 May 2023 CACEA's The Business of Being an EA Workshop
        6 Apr 2023 CACEA Supplier Member Speaker Series: A Conversation with...SIGA
        24 Mar 2023 CACEA Annual General Meeting, Panel Discussion and Townhall
        26 Jan 2023 NEW DATE: CACEA Supplier Member Series: A Conversation with...Logix Brand
        10 Jan 2023 CACEA Supplier Member Series: A Conversation with...The Energy Conservatory (TEC)Brand
        13 Dec 2022 CACEA Webinar: Innovative Approaches to NetZero Renovations
        6 Dec 2022 CACEA EA Council
        8 Nov 2022 CACEA Ask an Expert & Early Career Forum
        1 Nov 2022 CACEA Supplier Member Series: A Conversation with...Westeck Windows and Doors
        6 Oct 2022 CACEA New Member Chat
        27 Sep 2022 CACEA Supplier Member Series: A Conversation with...Panasonic
        21 Sep 2022 CACEA "Understanding Drain Water Heat Recovery Technology" Webinar
        15 Sep 2022 CACEA Women's Forum
        13 Sep 2022 CACEA Supplier Member Series: A Conversation with...Mitsubishi Electric Canada
        27 Jul 2022 CACEA Supplier Member Series: A Conversation with...AeroBarrier
        19 Jul 2022 CACEA New Member Chat
        13 Jul 2022 Proposed Ontario Building Code Harmonization: Moving from SB12 2017 to NBC 936 2020
        12 Jul 2022 Understanding Radon and Today’s Landscape Webinar
        8 Jul 2022 CACEA Early Career Forum
        6 Jul 2022 CACEA Supplier Member Series: A Conversation with...Retrotec
        21 Jun 2022 CACEA EA Council
        16 Jun 2022 CACEA Women's Forum
        9 Jun 2022 CACEA Webinar: An Introduction to Solar (Photovoltaics)
        31 May 2022 CACEA Supplier Member Series: A Discussion with...Owens Corning
        27 Apr 2022 CACEA Webinar: Decarbonizing Single-Family Homes: What EAs should know and how they can help
        19 Apr 2022 CACEA New Member Chat
        24 Mar 2022 CACEA Technical Committee Update: What We've Been Up To Recently
        10 Mar 2022 CACEA Members Webinar: Net Zero by 2050: It has to be a team sport.
        24 Feb 2022 CACEA Annual General Meeting, Keynote and Townhall
        25 Jan 2022 CACEA Members Only Webinar "Spray Foam: Myths vs Reality"
        17 Nov 2021 CACEA Members Only Webinar "Water Management"
        26 Oct 2021 CACEA Member Non-member Webinar "Low-Rise Buildings as a Climate Solution"
        22 Sep 2021 CACEA Members Only Webinar "The New Slant on Roofs"
        10 Aug 2021 CACEA Early Career Council
        21 Jul 2021 CACEA Members Only Webinar "Tips and Tricks Using SketchUp"
        15 Jul 2021 CACEA EA Council
        17 Jun 2021 CACEA Webinar Airtightness in Attached Homes: Why all our blower door tests are wrong, and why it matters!
        26 May 2021 CACEA Webinar "GeomeTRICKY 101"
        26 Apr 2021 CACEA EA Council - West to Prairies
        26 Apr 2021 CACEA EA Council - Central to Atlantic
        25 Mar 2021 CACEA Members Only Webinar "Radon: Why should I care?"
        25 Feb 2021 CACEA Annual General Meeting, Keynote Speakers and Townhall
        11 Feb 2021 CACEA Trivia Networking Event
        21 Jan 2021 CACEA Webinar“The Recent Hot2000 Update: CACEA members weigh-in"”
        15 Dec 2020 CACEA Members Only Webinar More From Your Blower Door System
        8 Dec 2020 CACEA Webinar“Modelling in National Energy Codes: Flexible, transparent, and objective-oriented”
        24 Nov 2020 CACEA Members Only Webinar Overview of CACEA's CBAT/HTAP NRCan Project
        10 Nov 2020 CACEA Webinar How to Use the Planning and Decision Guide for Solar PV systems
        26 Oct 2020 CACEA Members Only Webinar “Horror Stories from the Field: Lessons learned the hard way!" Webinar
        23 Sep 2020 CACEA Webinar - “Demystifying Deep Energy Retrofits”
        27 Aug 2020 CACEA Webinar - Mechanical Design - Part 2 with Dara Bowser
        21 Jul 2020 CACEA Webinar - Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality with Gord Cooke
        23 Jun 2020 CACEA Members Only Webinar - Heat Pumps: A conversation with the experts
        10 Jun 2020 CACEA Members Only Webinar - "Business as Usual?" During the Pandemic Webinar - Western Members
        10 Jun 2020 CACEA Members Only Webinar - "Business as Usual?" During the Pandemic Webinar - Eastern Members
        27 May 2020 CACEA Webinar - Mechanical Design with Dara Bowser
        21 Apr 2020 CACEA Webinar - Buildings as a Climate Change Solution: Embodied and Operational Carbon and True Zero Carbon Buildings