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
REGISTRATION FEES:
CACEA Members $295 + tax*
CORPORATE CACEA Members $250.75 + tax* (Discount code required; Contact info@cacea.ca if you did not receive a discount code)
Non-Members $450 + tax*
Cancellation Policy: A $10 administrative fee will be issued for cancellations before August 12, 2026. No refunds for cancellations as of August 12, 2026.
CEC = 12 (full program completion required). Partial CEC will not be issued.