The 5th edition of the Sustainable Finance Summit, the largest event of its kind in North America, is taking place from May 13 to 15. More than 80 leading experts in finance, economics, climate, and biodiversity will address an audience of over a thousand participants on the theme “Aligning Finance […]
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)
Welcome to Next-Gen Buildings: Leaders Shaping a Net-Zero Ottawa! Join us for an energizing Better Buildings Breakfast that highlights the innovators driving the future of sustainable buildings in our city at Algonquin College Ottawa Campus. This event will feature industry leaders and trailblazing projects accelerating the shift to high-performance, low-carbon buildings. […]
Agents of Change is a transformative one-day event advancing and celebrating a culture of fairness, representation and belonging in workplaces. Each year, attendees tell us they leave inspired and equipped with new knowledge and resources to empower underrepresented individuals in their workplaces – not just in the electricity sector, but […]
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 an engaging webinar hosted by Royal Roads University (RRU) in collaboration with ECO Canada. In this webinar, you’ll delve into the diverse range of programs offered by RRU, each meticulously crafted to meet the evolving demands of the environmental sector. MEP: The Masters of Arts or Masters […]
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