An introduction to the histories, cultures and issues facing Indigenous Peoples in Canada. With over 1.6 million people in Canada identifying as Indigenous, it is essential to recognize the heritage, diversity, and rights of Indigenous Nations. The histories, traditions, and beliefs of Indigenous communities are unique and all cultures are […]
Consultation is Key to a Successful Environmental Assessment (EA) Process Traditional Knowledge (TK) has formed an integral role in how we, the Indigenous Peoples, see and understand changes to the environment. For Indigenous communities, TK continues to serve as an important building block on how we determine change and environmental […]
Introduces concepts and techniques for developing high performance and net zero energy new construction projects. In addition to advanced envelope and mechanical system content, the course includes discussion on how occupant behaviour impacts the overall energy use in a house, and affects the sizing of renewable energy systems. A partner […]
Course Overview During this course, we will go over 10 high-level tips that have been consistent across most projects that achieve a low carbon status. This includes strategies with project teams, installation quality, product ideas, and operations. Many homes share similar approaches- what are they? We will cover single-family, multi-family, […]
Course Overview The course will provide a description of residential HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator), ERV (Energy or Enthalpy Recovery Ventilator) and Smart DCV (Demand Control Ventilation) systems. Energy and humidity impact on a residence in different climatic regions and varying occupancy will be presented. The importance and value of active […]
This suite of four short courses gives you insights into high performance construction and innovative technologies (save $76) Included: Underhill Passive Solar Earth Integrated House The Depot Neighbourhood Habitat for Humanity Net Zero Ready Project Deer Haven LEED Zero Energy Ready House Pembroke Passive Solar Home
All three BCESC Modules (Building Science, Envelope First, and Air Barriers) in a bundle (save $45)
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping […]
Join us for a virtual town hall event to learn about the City of Toronto’s proposed building emissions performance standards (BEPS). Building emissions performance standards (BEPS) have been identified as one of the most impactful policies the City of Toronto can implement to reduce emissions from existing buildings. These standards […]
Join a training course for evaluation practitioners on the purpose, process and key considerations in benefit-cost analysis (BCA) — also referred to as “cost-effectiveness testing” — of single and multiple distributed energy resource (DER) investments. DERs can include energy efficiency, demand response, distributed storage and solar, and building and transportation […]
Are you responsible for writing and/or signing construction contracts? Would you like to be? The Contracts for the Solar Industry course teaches students to mitigate the risks of solar installations for all parties, including ensuring that project details and variables are fully understood within the contract to help control construction […]
Join the Interreligious Ecojustice Network (IREJN) and Connecticut Green Bank to learn how faith-based organizations can make green upgrades to their buildings, reduce energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve comfort. Religious institutions work with Connecticut Green Bank to access 100% up-front financing to install solar, HVAC, EV charging, […]
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