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*Green Associate Exam Prep Course

DURATION: 10+ hours, self-paced, 90 day access.

For this self-paced online course, you will gain access to CAGBC Central, our online learning platform, where you can take the course at your own pace while focusing on the information you need to know to prepare for the LEED v4 Green Associate Exam. The course is 10+ hours in duration and includes videos to review, downloadable content and study guides.

You will also be provided with:

- A Study Guide (PDF)
- Presentation slides with notes (PDF),
- Over 500 practice questions (mix of PDF & online)
- Candidate Handbook

This course is delivered by William Marshall of Equilibrium Engineering.

Please note: Study courses are not approved for GBCI CE hours for credential maintenance.

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You will have access for a period of 90 days from the date the course is made available to you.



Member price: $240

Non member price: $380

Student price: Please read below


*To obtain the student price, please email education@cagbc.org with documentation proving your full-time student status. Your documentation must include your name, the name of your institution, and a date within 3 months. Examples include your student card, transcript, or course timetable. When sending your request, ensure to specify that the discount is for the on-demand exam prep course.

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Achieving Net Zero with Energy as a Service

DURATION: 1.25 hours
Innovative technology and financing solutions are needed to support asset owners and managers as they accelerate the transition of building portfolios to net zero. The extra cost of technology for a net zero project still presents a challenge to the business case. The lifecycle-costs business case can often justify the extra up-front costs over the long term, but in many cases it is still not enough to make the project feasible.

Utilizing an Energy as a Service (EaaS) model, these technologies can be delivered, but eliminated from up-front costs while keeping lifecycle costs neutral over the long term.

Presented by Ameresco Canada, this session explores how the EaaS model can help bridge the financing gap to achieve a net zero building and:

- Integrate advanced renewable technologies
- Stabilize lifecycle costs
- Off load performance risk

A case study on how this model helped fund Canada's first operationally carbon neutral school will also be presented.

Moderator:

- Steven Costa - Director of Advanced Technology & Asset Development, Ameresco Canada

Panelists:

- John Kononiuk - Retired Executive Manager of Facilities, London District Catholic School Board
- Jim Sheffield - Principal, Nicholson Sheffield Architects
- Joseph Meyer - Business Development Manager, Ameresco Canada

This is a recording of a live webinar held on November 3, 2021. The live webinar was sponsored by Ameresco Canada.

Note: Access to this course is for a period of 90 days from date of enrollment.

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You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.

Member price: $45

Non member price: $80



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Calculating the Zero Carbon Balance: An Overview

DURATION: .75 hours

1 GBCI general education hour.

Eliminating a building's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the use of renewable energy sources and carbon offsets can demonstrate a building's dedication to tackling Canada's climate reduction goals. A zero carbon balance is achieved when the building's avoided emissions from exported green power and carbon offsets exceed the sum of their operational and embodied carbon. Using renewable energy to reduce operational carbon can ultimately help a building save on energy use while investing in, and increasing the value, of renewable energy sources.

This course will consider what goes into calculating a zero carbon balance, including exploring how gases are converted to CO2 equivalents and identifying the differences between direct and indirect emissions. Participants will also discover the impact of embodied carbon on a zero carbon balance, as well as how alternative energy sources can be included in this calculation.

This course is delivered by Kalum Galle of Morrison Hershfield.

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You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.

Member price: $45

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Concrete and Embodied Carbon for Zero Carbon Buildings

DURATION: 1 hour
Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. Manufacturing cement for concrete accounts for roughly 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As more construction projects start managing embodied carbon, the emissions impact of this critical material is becoming increasingly apparent. Strategies exist to reduce the embodied carbon of concrete including tweaks to mix design like maximizing supplementary cementing materials, using Portland-limestone cement, and altering early-strength requirements / curing time. Advancements in concrete manufacturing are also showing promising results to tackle GHG emissions, from direct injection of CO2 to new CO2-made aggregates, among others.

This course will provide an overview of the key topics related to the embodied carbon of concrete as it relates to low-carbon buildings. Topics include life cycle emissions of concrete; overview of various applications and considerations of concrete in buildings; environmental product declarations (EPDs); calculation tools and methodologies; innovations in low-carbon concrete technologies; and related case studies. After this course, participants will be better equipped to describe the life cycle embodied carbon emissions of concrete and propose and implement reduction strategies for construction projects.

This course is delivered by Ryan Zizzo of Mantle Developments. .

CAGBC would quickly like to thank the companies that sponsored the development of this course:

- The Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
- ASH Grove
- Carbon Cure
- Lafarge,
- The Cement Association of Canada


Note: Access to this course is for a period of 90 days from date of enrollment.

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You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.

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Core Concepts of Zero Carbon Building Education Bundle

DURATION: 6.75 hours
This education bundle includes the following courses:

Embodied Carbon: An Introduction: This course will describe and identify the importance of embodied carbon and its link to the more commonly used term of "life-cycle assessment" (LCA). Reduction strategies will be explored, as well as different LCA software tools that can be used in calculating embodied carbon. The course will go a step further by considering how renovations of existing buildings can be addressed.

This course is delivered by Mark Lucuik of Morrison Hershfield. Course duration: 0.75 hours.
1 GBCI general education hour.

Why do EUI and Peak Demand Matter for Zero Carbon Buildings?: This course will consider sources of energy consumption in a building, and strategies that can help reduce energy use and peak demand. The course instructor will explore how to accurately model energy use, while also considering emerging trends in impact-conscious design.

A case study of the Ontario Architects Association Headquarters has been woven into the course to demonstrate the real-world application of various reduction strategies.

This course is delivered by Antoni Paleshi of WSP in Canada. Course duration: 2 hours.

Introduction to Thermal Energy Demand Intensity: This course will explore what thermal energy demand intensity (TEDI) is, the importance of it in relation to operations and cost savings, as well as the key drivers that impact it. The course will also touch on the relationships between TEDI, embodied carbon, and resilience.

This course is delivered by Kristen Yee Loong of RDH Science Inc. Course duration: 1 hour.

1 GBCI general education hour.

Renewable Energy and Zero Carbon Buildings: This course will explore some of the basics associated with energy efficient building design, before identifying available renewable energy sources and energy conversion technologies. Consideration will be given to different building typologies, as well as how renewable energy sources can help in achieving the goals of zero carbon buildings.

Real-world examples will be shared to demonstrate different renewable energy strategies in practice.

This course is delivered by Vladimir Mikler of Integral Group. Course duration: 1.5 hours.
1.5 GBCI general education hour.

Calculating the Zero Carbon Balance: An Overview: This course will consider what goes into calculating a zero carbon balance, including exploring how gases are converted to CO2 equivalents and identifying the differences between direct and indirect emissions. Participants will also discover the impact of embodied carbon on a zero carbon balance, as well as how alternative energy sources can be included in this calculation.

This course is delivered by Kalum Galle of Morrison Hershfield. Course duration: 0.75 hours.
1 GBCI general education hour.

Zero Carbon Transition Plan: This course will explore the importance of having a zero carbon transition plan to eliminate fossil fuels from use within buildings. This includes considering major sources of carbon emissions in buildings, key factors that need to be considered when retrofitting building systems, as well as potential steps that might be included in a transition plan. The course will end with a case study, as well as a consideration of what might be seen in the coming decade.

This course is delivered by Kristen Jaczko of Purpose Building. Course duration: 0.75 hours.
1 GBCI general education hour.

CAGBC's education bundles save you up to 25% off individual course prices! Interested in only one of the courses listed in this bundle? Just click on the course name to be taken to the individual course registration page.

Bundled price:

Members: $245

Non-members: $420

Access to the courses in this bundle is for 90 days from date of purchase.

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Embodied Carbon: An Introduction

DURATION: .75 hour

1 GBCI general education hour.

The true environmental footprint of a building begins at the moment of extraction of raw materials. Embodied carbon considers the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the supply chain all the way through decommissioning of a building. For those truly interested in corporate social responsibility and minimizing their building's/project's impact on the environment, it's important to consider the embodied carbon that is linked to their building.

This course will describe and identify the importance of embodied carbon and its link to the more commonly used term of "life-cycle assessment" (LCA). Reduction strategies will be explored, as well as different LCA software tools that can be used in calculating embodied carbon. The course will go a step further by considering how renovations of existing buildings can be addressed.

This course is delivered by Mark Lucuik of Morrison Hershfield.

IMPORTANT ON DEMAND ACCESS INFORMATION

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You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.

Member price: $45

Non member price: $80



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How Product Manufacturers Contribute to LEED Certification

DURATION: 1 hour

1 GBCI LEED BD+C-specific education hour


Building product manufacturers play a key role in projects seeking LEED v/v4.1 certification. By getting their products specified, product manufacturers are increasing their business and revenue opportunities, while contributing to healthier and more environmentally conscious buildings.

This session will highlight the key requirements for the product-specific Materials and Resources credits, as well as what manufacturers need to know to facilitate earning these credits.

LEED v4/v4.1 takes a life-cycle approach to building materials and encourages project teams to source products from manufacturers that provide full transparency of their products' environmental performance. With the changes introduced by LEED BD+C v4.1., achieving the Materials and Resources' product-specific credits has become even more achievable. Projects seeking LEED v4 certification can decide to upgrade certain credits to follow the v4.1 pathways.

Demonstrating a product's compliance to LEED standards can be a significant marketing tool. It is important for manufacturers to understand and effectively communicate how their products contribute towards LEED v4/v4.1 credits in order for those products to be considered for use and maximize their sales' potential.

This course will cover the challenges and key considerations for manufacturers who wish to participate in the green building industry through participation in LEED v4 and v4.1 projects specifically in relation to the BD+C Building Product Disclosure and Optimization (BPDO) and Low-Emitting Materials credits, and share some language that may prove useful when marketing your specified products to LEED project teams.

NOTE: This course is being recorded prior to LEED v4.1 being finalized, and certain items may change at that time. Addenda are issued quarterly from the USGBC.

This course is delivered by Marsha Gentile.

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You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.

Member price: $45

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Introduction to Thermal Energy Demand Intensity

DURATION: 1 hour

1 GBCI general education hour.

Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) is a key consideration for any project - especially when it comes to energy use, occupant comfort, cost savings, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction. As Canada moves towards achieving its carbon reduction goals, one thing that buildings owners and tenants will want to consider is their TEDI metric. The lower the metric, the more thermally efficient the building.

This course will explore what thermal energy demand intensity (TEDI) is, the importance of it in relation to operations and cost savings, as well as the key drivers that impact it. The course will also touch on the relationships between TEDI, embodied carbon, and resilience.

This course is taught by Kristen Yee Loong of RDH Science Inc.

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Low Embodied Carbon Designs

DURATION: 1.5 hour


1.5 GBCI general education hours.
Taking a whole-life carbon approach, one where we consider both the embodied carbon & operational carbon emissions associated with a building, is a key element on the path to fighting climate change. It's not enough to just focus on the carbon impact associated with building energy use; we need to consider the carbon impact at every stage, from extraction of materials to end-life of a building. Design teams have an opportunity to show leadership when it comes to reducing embodied carbon in the built environment, while making better informed decisions and recommendations for the building owner.

This course will inform design teams on what actions, at each stage of design, are appropriate to reduce embodied carbon. It will explore general considerations per materials and building elements, including structure, façade, interiors, and building services. The topic of how to carry out life cycle assessments in a consistent way that is aligned with Canadian policies and local framework will also be discussed. Finally, the course will present the different types of data and tools available related to life-cycle assessment, highlighting synergies and differences. Real case studies and useful resources, existing targets and benchmarks will be also presented.

This course is delivered by the following individuals from Integral Group: Louise Hamot, Leonardo Poli, and Jeremy Field.

Funding for this course provided by Forestry Innovation Investment (FII). For more information about British Columbia wood products and the sustainably-managed forests they come from, visit naturallywood.com.

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Member price: $60

Non member price: $120



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Making the Case for Building to Zero Carbon

DURATION: 1 hour

1 GBCI general education hour.

There needs to be a business case to support the uptake of zero carbon buildings in the public and private sectors in Canada. With this in mind, the CaGBC worked with several funding partners as well as WSP to study the incremental capital and lifecycle costs associated with zero carbon building design and construction. This session will explore the results of the study, including the impacts of seven building types in six cities in Canada..

This course is delivered by Mark Hutchinson of CaGBC and Antoni Paleshi of WSP.

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