E-learning course: an introduction to energy modelling for municipal staff

Practical information to understand and implement energy modeling into municipal projects.

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This self-paced course focuses on foundational information and emphasizes the importance of energy modelling within municipal infrastructure projects. The course is broken into 3 modules, in which you will learn the basics of energy modelling and receive practical knowledge and skills to help you make informed decisions for your next infrastructure project. The course introduces basic energy modelling and explains how energy modelling can fit into the design and implementation of any municipal infrastructure project.

This course offers several benefits, including:

Energy modelling knowledge such that you can confidently integrate modelling into your own municipal project designs
11 concise lessons that provide the tools for building an energy modelling business case and communicating the case to other staff, decision-makers, community members, and Council
Online modules that identify five key steps, including who needs to be involved at each stage, what factors need to be considered, and the best opportunities to make changes

At the end of the course, you will be able to state the business case for energy modelling, know how to create an energy model and understand how to implement energy modelling into building and project design.

This course is designed for all persons working for Canadian municipalities as well as those interested in learning about energy modelling. No pre-requisites required.

Webinar recording: Asset management and energy conservation

Improve energy efficiency and reduce costs in non-profit housing

SUSTAINABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Retrofit of sustainable afforable housing

In Canada, a significant portion of GHG emissions are produced by buildings. Non-profit housing also typically shows lower energy performance than comparable for-profit housing, particularly as Canada’s aging affordable housing stock’s building components deteriorate over time.

Watch this webinar recording to learn three pathways to use asset management to improve energy performance in affordable housing.

Speaker: Edward Beckett, Asset Management Coordinator with the BC Non-Profit Housing Association and FCM’s Regional Energy Coach for BC

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In this webinar, you will learn:

How to use asset inventories and maintenance plans to decrease energy use
Strategies for building check-ups such as walkthrough audits, energy studies, and recommissioning
How to prioritize energy efficient design and equipment in energy efficient retrofits

Watch this webinar recording to learn how Housing Nova Scotia (HNS) has integrated energy efficiency into their asset management strategy.

Speaker: Ramzi Kawar, Director, Greening and Sustainable Business Practices in the Department of Infrastructure & Housing at Housing Nova Scotia

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This webinar recording includes:

Information on HNS’s Greening Strategy, Energy Reduction Initiative, and Efficiency Nova Scotia program
Case study examples featuring Passive House models and a building envelope upgrade
The HNS Energy Management Strategy for 2021-2026

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