Panelists: Summary: Solar is too often bolted on after the design decisions that determine whether it will work — roof geometry, anchoring, panel capacity, vent placement — have already been made. This session gave Energy Advisors the constraints, common blunders and early questions to raise with builders and homeowners, so they can steer the conversation,…
On September 8, 2026, the day Budget 2026 consultations closed and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs took effect, CACEA™ formally called on the Prime Minister and federal ministers to reinstate a multi-year national home retrofit grant and loan, modelled on the former Canada Greener Homes program, with a mandatory EA evaluation built into its design. The case…
Panelists: Summary: EAs use blower door equipment every day, but everyone runs into challenges that call for troubleshooting guidance. CACEA hosted an interactive session on blower door best practices and troubleshooting, focused on single fan and 2-zone single fan testing. Topics included maintenance and calibration considerations, hose configurations, and environmental challenges.
Topic: Resuming ENERGY STAR Canada communication activities
Topic: Resuming ENERGY STAR Canada communication activities
Panelists: Summary: CACEA’s panel of Energy Advisors discussed the opportunities and challenges of using AI in day-to-day EA work.
Topic: Resuming ENERGY STAR Canada communication activities
Presenters: Summary: Nathan Horton of 1Click covered what electrification means for mechanical equipment — design and planning considerations, common challenges, and the critical role Energy Advisors play in successful electrification projects.
CACEA is pleased to announce the launch of an annual awards program celebrating leaders in our industry. We are now accepting nominations for two awards (self-nominations welcome). The deadline to submit a nomination is September 25, 2026 5:00pm ET. Award recipients will be announced at lunch at the EA Exchange, November 6th in Richmond BC. Rising Star Award —…