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Net Zero Builder Training v25-26

October 27, 2025 12:00 AM - December 31, 2026 12:00 AM (EDT)

Description

In this course participants learn the latest developments on approaches to Net Zero/Ready Homes focused on optimizing performance and costs. Attendees will gain insight on Net Zero/Ready design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, and construction practices. This course reflects the advancements in technology and innovations in the Canadian housing industry. 

By the end of this course, participants will: 

  1. Discover the history of energy efficiency and Net Zero Energy housing in Canada.
  2. Identify factors that are driving the Canadian housing market toward higher levels of energy performance.
  3. Know the various definitions of Net Zero including the CHBA’s definition of Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes. 
  4. Understand how to earn the CHBA Qualified Net Zero Builder designation. 
  5. Learn how an integrated design process and other optimization and costing tools such as NRCan’s HTAP (Housing Technology Assessment Platform) and CBAT (Cost Benefit Analysis Tool) together with HOT2000 energy modeling can help project teams reduce costs. 
  6. Know how to design and build Net Zero/Ready Homes that meet the program Technical Requirements using cost effective, off-the-shelf technologies.
  7.  Understand the key Building Science principles behind Net Zero best practices. 
  8. Hear how occupant loads (the largest energy loads in a Net Zero/Ready Home) may or may not impact a builders’ design and construction choices.
  9.  Understand how Net Zero/Ready Homes are designed to deliver excellent indoor air quality, helping to keep occupants healthy – a great selling feature with occupants now spending more time at home.
  10.  Learn the construction technology and techniques behind Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Homes, including: 
  1. Using modelling, find the balance between energy efficiency and renewable energy with cost effectiveness as a key factor. 
  2. Best practices for the building envelop, including comfortable basements, above grade walls and exposed floors, super-efficient windows and doors, effective roofing, and ceiling insulation. 
  3. Best practices for mechanical systems, including space heating and cooling, ventilation, and water heating.
  4. Best practices for Solar PV design, sizing, orientation, integration, and installation.

Pricing

  • CHBA member price: $500 less $400 rebate = $100 
  • Non-member price: $750 

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE REBATE – AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME! 
As part of CHBA’s Enabling Tiered Codes – Implementation and Market Preparedness project, funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) under the Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF), we’re pleased to offer rebates for this course, to those who successfully pass the exam. Please note that funding is limited, and rebates will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Learn more here. 

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