Energy Efficiency Events Calendar

The Energy Management Professional (EMP) 101 program offers comprehensive energy management training for professionals with diverse backgrounds, including both generalists and specialists. Over three days, you gain a solid foundation in energy management and energy use, explore technical aspects related to energy consuming systems and potential energy savings, and develop the skills necessary to apply energy management practices in organizations, including the mobilization of personnel and the implementation of standards such as ISO 50001. 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. This course is focused on the direct strategies and measures needed to achieve net zero emissions in buildings. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

An often overlooked and important parameter of successful energy efficiency and decarbonization projects is the humans involved. Specifically, the actions of people can lead to the success or failure of a project. This 2-day training program is intended for participants who want to create an engagement strategy incorporating the various aspects of behavioral and holistic organizational management. In this training, you will put together a plan to change behaviours while engaging people – either internally (staff, operations, teams) or externally (tenants, clients, occupants). Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

The Embodied Carbon Accounting is a comprehensive two-day course designed specifically for sustainability, environment, and decarbonization professionals. This course delves into the technical aspects of identifying, measuring, and strategically reducing embodied carbon in both consumed goods within organizational procedures and building constructions and renovations. The course begins by dissecting the concept of embodied carbon, offering a detailed understanding of its significance within institutional and commercial sectors. Technical sessions dive into methodologies for calculating and managing embodied carbon in consumed goods, procurement strategies to replace carbon-intensive materials with low-carbon alternatives, and practical insights into reducing carbon emissions during construction and renovation phases. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how to establish organizational policies aligned with greenhouse gas reduction objectives and harness embodied carbon projects to maximize organizational and structural efficiency. Moreover, the courses emphasizes the crucial link between embodied carbon and waste disposal, offering strategies rooted in the principles of a circular economy to minimize waste and lower carbon footprints. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

Organizations that own and operate buildings are increasingly setting aggressive targets to reduce their GHG emissions. These targets are driven by factors such as increasing carbon taxes, carbon pollution limits, corporate social responsibility, and tenant demands. Additionally, extreme heat and wildfire events are pushing us to create more climate resilient buildings. To meet these aggressive targets, many organizations are shifting their focus from energy efficiency measures to decarbonization projects. These projects involve more stakeholders, higher costs, and more complex technical and operational considerations. Planning for a low carbon transition and selecting decarbonization projects can be complicated. Where do we start? Which projects or buildings should we prioritize? How do we determine the best path to decarbonize our portfolios? This course guides participants through the process of selecting the best path. Case studies are used to illustrate important decarbonization project considerations and success factors. Visit cietcanada.com to learn more about this course and to register (website link below)

The Demand-Side Management (DSM) Programming course is a comprehensive two-day course designed specifically for utility staff, energy providers, and policymakers to develop successful DSM programs or update existing ones. More specifically, this course delves into the technical aspects of program design, implementation, and evaluation to influence the consumption patterns of electricity users. The course addresses the basics of DSM by setting up a common understanding of the concept. 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)