Online Net Zero for Renovators (Day 3)
Net Zero for Renovators (Day 3)
In this course, participants learn the latest developments on approaches to Net Zero/Ready renovations focused on ensuring customer comfort and satisfaction. Attendees will review the Net Zero/Ready design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, and construction practices and learn to identify effective strategies to renovate existing homes to Net Zero performance levels.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to assess for ideal candidates for Net Zero Renovations.
- Learn how to work with a CHBA Qualified Net Zero Energy Advisor to achieve the Net Zero Label for a renovation.
- Receive and review reference Net Zero/Ready Home case studies.
- Identify how varying client motivations for pursuing a Net Zero Renovation could result in different approaches.
- Know the history of energy retrofit incentives as well as some of the unintended consequences from those programs.
- Discover how homes were built in different decades and how this impacts a Net Zero Renovation.
- Understand how to determine if an interior or exterior approach is advisable/cost-effective.
- Hear how energy monitors can be used as sales tools with existing homeowners.
- Understand how a small PV array on a Net Zero Ready home can support the renovation and customer goals.
- Learn how to provide preliminary estimates of PV generation prior to engaging experts.
- Meet peer renovators engaged in deep energy renovations.
- Have tools and tips for promoting Net Zero Renovations on social media.
- Learn how to approach the complex safety issue that can occur with existing fireplaces in deep energy retrofits.
Describe value of homes renovated to Net Zero and new homes built to meet the CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program Requirements.
Target Audience
Renovators committed to energy-efficient retrofits
Prerequisites
Participants should have a solid background in residential construction and familiarity with the complete build process.
Course Alignment
This foundational course is designed to complement and prepare you for further specialization in CHBA Net Zero programs.
Including:
- CHBA NetZero Builder Course
- CHBA NetZero Renovator Course
- CHBA NetZero Energy Advisor Course