WELLINGTON COUNTY – In response to the increased demand for efficient and climate-resistant homes, Wellington County is offering advanced training to local building and renovation industry professionals this fall.
“Homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint in their homes, yet have been met with challenges finding local skilled contractors and energy advisors,” states Wellington County’s climate change and sustainability manager Karen Chisholme.
“These training opportunities will support our local building and renovation industry to meet the growing demand for efficient, climate-ready buildings.”
The Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) will offer their two-part Towards Net Zero Renos training course in October and December.
Part 1 will present an introduction to the principles behind energy efficient construction.
Part 2 will provide the full CHBA Net Zero Builder and CHBA Net Zero Renovator curriculum. Both courses are being offered free of charge.
Towards Net Zero Renos – Part 1: Advanced Building Science will be offered online from Oct. 17 to 18 with sessions from 8am to 12pm
Towards Net Zero Renos – Part 2: Net Zero Renos Bootcamp will be at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex, Leisure Hall at 850 Princess Street, Mount Forest on Dec. 14 and 15 from 8am to 5pm.
In October, the county will welcome the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program’s Low-Impact Development 101 course delivered by the Credit Valley Conservation Authority.
This introductory course will demonstrate how low impact development differs from traditional stormwater practices and why it is becoming a necessary to prepare for future climate conditions.
Low-impact development
Low-Impact Development 101 will run at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington Road 18, Fergus on Oct. 24 from 9am to 4:30pm.
“The building code is expected to achieve net zero standards by 2030. The county recognizes this is a big shift, particularly for smaller local contractors and developers,” said Wellington County Museum and Archives and Wellington Place administrator Jana Burns.
“These training courses are one way the county is supporting our local construction industry to prepare for our greener future.”
Registration
For more information and to register for training, visit www.wellington.ca/GetInvolved.
