Applications are now closed. New applications will open in 2025.
The Master Energy Advisor (MEA) designation is granted to highly-experienced registered energy advisors, who are members of CACEA. The MEA further promotes the expertise of CACEA members and identifies a career pathway for REAs to strive towards. The designation demonstrates to stakeholders the reliability, competencies, and expertise of REA.
The MEA Committee (See the MEA Committee structure and procedures) meets two times a year to review applications per a defined scoring sheet and rubric.
MEAs RECEIVE:
- An MEA logo that they can use in emails, on the website, and other marketing materials;
- The privilege of adding MEA after their name;
- Recognition in CACEA’s e-News which is sent to members and stakeholders;
- Identification of the MEA designation in the public-facing, and members-only directory;
- A listing with all MEAs on the CACEA website; and
- A digital MEA stamp.
MEAs MUST:
- Be a “Full” member in good standing (Error & Omissions (E&O) insurance, CACEA’s Code of Ethics, annual Service Organization (SO) verification letter, current dues);
- Have an annual 25 hours of CACEA continuing education credits at the time of applying;
- Have a minimum of 10 years as a full-time, continuous practicing NRCan REA working in all sectors – both new and existing OR Has completed 500 ERS labels of a diverse variety (new, existing, different types of dwellings and labels within the past 3 years (Support of claim may be required);
- Active and engaged member of CACEA, e.g. committee or working group member within the past two years; participant of EA Councils and/or Annual General Meeting, engaged on the online Member Forum, etc.;
- Exemplify a professional energy advisor and demonstrate adherence to CACEA’s Code of Ethics;
- Provide the required supplementary documentation highlighted on this form;
- Additional verification and/or support documentation may be requested based on the application review; and
- Pay the application processing fee of $250.00 plus tax at the time of application (An administration fee of $50 will be withheld for unsuccessful applicants).
Application Process:
- MEA Application Form
- Four Client References: Applicant must provide written references for existing, new construction, and/or contracted consulting work for engagements completed in the past two years. References (owner, client or SO) should identify the work conducted, outcomes, and other relevant information. Client references must be for different projects of varying scope, e.g. 1 existing, 2 new homes, 1 consultation; or 2 existing and 2 new homes.
- CACEA and Industry Engagement: List with details of the applicant’s industry engagement and outreach over the past two years, e.g., training/course creation; training delivery; industry speaking engagements; white papers; research, case studies; industry councils, committees, and working groups (excludes blogs and other social media engagement). The list must include contact information (name, organization, email) for potential follow-up. Applicants must submit a minimum of two examples from the past two years.
- Consulting/Analysis Report: Applicant must include one report produced within the past two years; and redacted private information. The report should represent a detailed, professional consultant report that includes: an overview, data with analysis, and comprehensive recommendations. The submitted report will assess the candidate’s analytic, building science, consultancy, and presentation/ written skills.