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Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems

Heat Integration of Industrial Processes (HIIP)

Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CIEP)

Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP)

50001 Certified Practitioner

Working with the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB)

Heat Pumps – Efficiency Opportunities and Installation Requirements *Upcoming 2024*

Energy Engagement Strategies

Certified Sustainable Building Operator (CSBO)

Working with the Greener Homes Initiative

Building Electrification Strategies *Upcoming 2024*

Achieving Net Zero Buildings

Carbon Footprint Accounting: Scope 3 GHG Emissions *Upcoming 2024*

Carbon Footprint Accounting: Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions

Planning and Selecting GHG Reduction Projects

Prep Course for the NRCan Quality Assurance Specialist Exam (House)

Advanced Building Energy Modelling

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 101-Fundamentals & Basics

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 201-Creating and Updating you Building Profile

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Webinar: 301-Maximize Usage with Advanced Features

Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP)

Energy Management Professional 101 (EMP 101)

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Certified RETScreen® Expert (CRE)

Advanced RETScreen® Expert

Existing Building Commissioning Essentials

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)

Introduction to RETScreen® Expert

Energy Efficiency for Building Operators & Maintenance Staff (EEBO)

Advanced Course on Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)

Energy Management Systems (EMS) and 50001 Ready Canada Webinar: 101

Building Science and Numeracy Essentials

Prep Course for the NRCan Foundation Level Exam

Prep Course for the NRCan Energy Advisor Exam (House)

Tools for Completing Probationary Files

Advanced HOT2000 User

Prep Course for the NRCan Low-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Exam (MURB)

Building Energy Modelling Essentials

Building Energy Modelling Professional

Building Automation Systems Essentials

Advanced Building Automation Systems Optimization

Making the Case for Energy Management Projects

Strategic Energy Management 101 (SEM 101)

Making the Case for Decarbonization Projects

Becoming Carbon Neutral: Key Concepts, Strategies and Initiatives

Advanced Measurement and Verification

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Program Overview

Training Incentives Available

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Are you an experienced RETScreen® user? If so, the Advanced RETScreen® Professional course has been conceived with you in mind. Picking up where the Certified RETScreen® Expert leaves off, the Advanced program features a blend of advanced presentations by our instructors, and participant exercises, which will serve to heighten your knowledge of the software.

In choosing to take the Advanced RETScreen® Professional course, participants will be exposed to progressive applications of the software as they work through activities that are sure to raise their proficiency in RETScreen®, allowing them to tackle the most complex projects.   

Note: as an added value to the CIET Advanced RETScreen® Expert course, a fully functional FREE 30-day trial subscription to the RETScreen® software will be made available (value of $65).

 

 

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Key Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Complete projects of a complex nature in RETScreen®
  • Utilize all aspects of the Portfolio Analysis Module
  • Conduct advanced feasibility analysis

Audience

  • Seasoned RETScreen® users
  • Technical experts
  • Property portfolio managers
  • Energy Efficiency Consultants
  • Engineering firms or professional firms specialized in energy efficiency
  • ESCO employees

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Agenda

Beyond CRE Feasibility Models

  • Detailed Lighting Retrofit
  • Motors, Fans & Pumps
  • Conversion of Gas Heating to Air Source / Ground Source Heat Pump
  • Simple Combined Heat & Power System from a Biofuel
  • Transportation

Beyond CRE Performance Analysis

  • Dealing with Uncertainty
  • Using Average Temperature as an Independent Variable
  • Adjusting for a non-routine event

A deeper look at the new features of Version 8.1

  • Sub-Daily data features
  • Linking to dynamic data sources
  • Storage and Off grid models
  • Non-Routine Adjustment Features in Performance Analysis
  • Referencing EVO’s IPMVP Application Guide on Non-Routine Events and Adjustments

Portfolio Analysis

  • Building a portfolio from other bulk data sources
  • Creating a custom dashboard

Trainers

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Stephen Dixon
B.Sc., M.A.Sc.

Stephen Dixon is a freelance energy consultant. As Principal of TdS Dixon Inc., of St. Jacobs, Ontario, he brings a practical, hands-on approach to the challenge of developing the energy management capacities of a broad range of institutional, commercial, and industrial organizations. Stephen has accumulated more than 35 years of energy management experience, including more than 800 energy assessments and the facilitation of over 1,700 energy management workshops. Stephen holds an M.A.Sc. in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a B.Sc. in Physics from UPEI.

Stephen’s extensive experience with RETScreen began with his significant contributions to the design and development of RETScreen’s energy efficiency models in RETScreen v4.  Subsequently, Stephen’s popular Monitoring Targeting & Reporting Tool featuring simple regression and CUUSM functions inspired and informed the development of the  RETScreen Plus Performance Analysis tools.  Finally, Stephen provided technical support to the development of RETScreen’s newest version RETScreen Expert.  Stephen has successfully delivered over 25 RETScreen training sessions and incorporated RETScreen training into more than 100 energy management training workshops.

Adam Dixon
BES

Adam brings a new and fresh approach to energy management, specializing in energy performance analysis and residential sector services. Adam works behind the scenes as an energy analyst in support for energy audits while also providing support to the development of TdS Dixon’s well known energy training services.

Eligibility Criteria

Previous participation in the Certified RETScreen® Expert program is strongly recommended.

This course includes...

Access to a private SharePoint website with additional training material, references, and links.

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