As Canada works toward a transition to a lower carbon economy, the focus on improving energy efficiency in residential homes is becoming more important than ever. Saskatchewan Polytechnic and their Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) partners are providing green construction training for the Canadian workforce, with the target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Home energy science training will upskill and reskill workers to build and retrofit existing homes, with topics such as:
- The building science in the areas of heat, air, and moisture flow
- The procedures for insulating and sealing the business envelope
- Energy efficient windows and doors
- Basic knowledge of HVAC systems
- Understanding the National Building Code requirements.
Free tuition may be available for eligible learners from underrepresented groups. Limited subsidies are available. To learn more or find out if you qualify, please complete the interest form.
Delivery methods
- A 15-hour online-only, asynchronous micro-credential.
- A two-day, 15-hour in-person workshop on a Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus.
Are you interested?
If you are interested in applying for one of these training opportunities, please fill out the interest form and we will be in touch.
Home energy efficiency interest form
Contact us
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at homeenergyefficiency@saskpolytech.ca.
This program was made possible with Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2), a coalition of post-secondary institutions, including Saskatchewan Polytechnic, which provides training opportunities to acquire the skills needed to transition Canadian workers to support a clean economy.
The coalition aims to foster a more inclusive and equitable workforce, develop training and research opportunities, create inclusive opportunities, and continue to further truth and reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people.
