Training Course

Working with the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) provides guidance to help anyone who works regularly with the code to either comply with or enforce it. The course covers the most important aspects of the NECB, notably building envelopes, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and water heating. This two-day course enables participants to comprehend the implications of the code for themselves and from the perspectives of others. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

The four-day Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) program provides participants with the fundamental knowledge needed to evaluate how energy is used in facilities and identify areas in which consumption can be reduced. It also covers useful calculation methodologies through practical examples and peer exercises. This is the right course for you if you are or will be involved in commercial building audits and want to expand your knowledge about the complete energy auditing and reporting process. Additionally, the course prepares you to take the exam and earn the CEA certification. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

" This one-day course is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience in analyzing decarbonization projects. It covers fundamental concepts such as incremental costs, carbon pricing, net present values, total costs of building ownership, and how to determine the necessary elements for a decision matrix. Throughout the day, participants actively engage in creating a business case for a decarbonization project by going through each step. At the end of the course, participants are asked to present their decarbonization recommendations. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)"

Organizations are pursuing decarbonization activities to meet internal goals and regulations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The ultimate objective of these efforts is to achieve net zero carbon emissions from the built environment in the coming decades. In this two-day course, participants gain knowledge on decarbonizing both new and existing buildings. They also explore alternative methods for retrofitting buildings that do not consume low carbon fuel sources. The course provides case studies and practical activities from a variety of building types in the commercial, multi-unit residential, and institutional sectors. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

The Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP) training is designed to equip participants with the background knowledge, fundamentals, guidance, and tools to successfully carry out carbon auditing and management. Our professional instructor assists participants in identify opportunities for greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, and apply practical strategies that improve the bottom line of businesses while mitigating the impacts of climate change. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) certification is widely regarded as the leading designation in the energy management field. It is highly sought after by professionals who wish to establish their expertise in the industry or who require it as a prerequisite for a particular role or project. The CEM certification has been awarded to over 16,000 individuals in more than 40 countries, with over 4,500 of those certifications being delivered in Canada. This certification provides a multitude of advantages to professionals working in the energy efficiency industry. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

Measurement and verification (M&V) is the process of using measurements to determine the actual energy savings generated by energy management projects at individual sites. Common M&V activities include metering,​ data collection and processing, transparent savings calculations, monitoring, quality assurance, and​ third-party report verifications. The two-day Advanced Measurement and Verification training program provides practical exercises and advanced concepts to individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of M&V. This program is a valuable complement to the theoretical knowledge acquired through common M&V certification courses and designations. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

The Certified RETScreen® Expert (CRE) is designed for those who have either completed the Introduction to RETScreen® Expert course or who have some previous experience with the software. The CRE program is aimed at enhancing participants’ skills in analyzing all types of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Additionally, the program equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of new RETScreen® analysis features, including the Virtual Energy Analyzer and Portfolio Analysis Module, as well as energy performance data monitoring. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

The 50001 Certified Practitioner course is designed for facility personnel, consulting professionals, auditors, and service providers with technical experience in industrial and commercial energy systems and energy efficiency practices. Becoming a 50001 Certified Practitioner enables participants to provide critical technical assistance for industrial and commercial facilities whose managers want to implement an energy management system in compliance with the ISO 50001 standard. Upon completing this course, participants have the expertise to assist organizations in implementing best practices in energy management based on ISO 50001. Additionally, they are able to assist in establishing energy performance levels and baselines, thus enabling them to track facility performance improvements and integrate effective metrics. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

The international community unanimously agrees that there is no doubt about the urgency of the climate crisis. Climate change is increasingly affecting government and private sector organizations. To be resilient in the face of this reality, organizations must plan and implement decarbonization plans to help them contribute to the fight against climate change, mitigate its effects on their activities, and take advantage of growth and sustainable development opportunities. Decarbonization planning involves setting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigation targets and carbon neutrality objectives. The first step in organizational planning is quantifying GHG emissions (carbon footprint). Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

On October 17th and 18th at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Iron & Earth and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band will be presenting a Condensed Community Solar Skills Training Program. Iron & Earth has been presenting our community-based rapid upskilling program since 2020 and are pleased to have the opportunity to work with the community in La Ronge on this latest project. It is part of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Community Energy Planning Project. Through this project, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band aims to create one Community Energy Plan for each of the 6 communities of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band to address the communities’ current and future energy needs. We are currently accepting applications from community members based in the six communities of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (Grandmother’s Bay, Hall Lake, La Ronge, Little Red River, Stanley Mission and Sucker River), community members in the surrounding areas, and from fossil fuel industry and Indigenous workers with an interest in learning the skills needed to participate in solar energy project design, installation, and maintenance. Thanks to the generous contributions of several funders, this two day Condensed Community Solar Skills program is […]