Steps to become an Energy Advisor
Energy Advisor Exam Prep
Wondering where to begin? Whether you are new to the energy efficiency sector or have multiple years of experience, BlueHouse Energy has the training programs to prepare you for your exams.
Take your next step toward work in the energy efficiency and green building industries today.
Download a free guide to understanding the Foundation Exam requirements.
Step 1: Pass the NRCan Foundation Exam
Step 2: Pass the NRCan EA (House) Exam
Step 3: Be affiliated with a Service Organization
NRCan Foundation Exam Prep and Study Packages
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Prepare for the Foundation Exam
This course content includes:
- Construction Technology
- Construction Math
- Construction Safety (Alberta Construction Safety Association: CSTS-2020 Fundamentals)
- Plans Reading
- High Performance Homes
Designed for: Beginners with less than 5 years experience in the industry or no building science background
50 - 70 hours
of effort
12 months
online access
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Prepare for the Foundation Exam
The Foundation Exam Study Package PDF consists of the study guides and practice/challenge exams. It covers the main competency categories for the Foundation Level:
- Construction Technology
- Construction Math
- Plans Reading
- High Performance Housing
Designed for: People with more than 5 years experience in building science
self-guided
review
12 months
online access
NRCan House Energy Advisor Exam Prep and Re-qualification Study Packages
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Prepare for the Energy Advisor Exam
The course content, licensed from Building Knowledge Canada Inc., includes:
- Introduction
- Basic Service
- Blower Door Testing
- HOT2000 Modelling
- Developing Upgrade Recommendations
- Administration
- Quality Assurance
- Preparing for the Energy Advisor Exam
- Final Assessment
Designed for: Beginners with less than 5 years experience in the industry or no building science background
50-70 hours
of effort
12 months
online access
Virtual Classroom
Instructor-led Courses
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Prepare for the Energy Advisor Exam
Get to know your way around HOT2000 efficiently and effectively with our small class size and qualified, experienced Energy Advisor instructors!
Class size: 5 to 12 seats
This course combines on-demand, self-directed study, practice files, and weekly 90 minute virtual instructor-led sessions over a 6 week period, and covers all the competency guidelines for HOT2000 in the NRCan Energy Advisor (HOUSE) Exam.
Content includes:
- How to navigate the HOT2000 wizard and main interface
- How to use code editors
- How to identify and input atypical loads
- How to develop a model for a new build or for a renovation upgrade
- Practice exam and review
Designed for: Beginners with no experience in energy modelling from across the residential construction and renovation field:
- Candidate Energy Advisors
- Designers/Architects
- Builders/Renovators
24-50 hours
of effort
12 months
online access (on-demand course material only)