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Required Skills to becoming a Certified Energy Advisor (CEA) under
Natural Resources Canada’s EnerGuide Rating System: Version 15.0 (Draft version)

Demonstrate knowledge of :

The EnerGuide Rating System, and how it is applied to both existing and new home construction.
The importance of conducting blower door tests.
Identifying air leakage locations and performing the exhaust devices depressurization test
The HOT2000 software and modelling and general features
Administration and Delivery of the EnerGuide Rating System Version 15.0
The code of ethics, code of conduct and conflict of interest guidelines.
The roles and responsibilities of NRCan, service organizations, and energy advisors
The roles and responsibilities of builders
Quality assurance

Coming in 2015:

Exams will be available which must be written by ALL* energy advisors to be certified in Canada.
* both new and existing EA’s must challenge these exams to be in-line with the new procedures.
CanadainEnergyRaters.ca will be offering preparation procedures for proponents wishing to prepare for these exams.

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